November 19, 2011: St. Paul: Temperature 24 DEGREES!!!

Margo serving flan

Okay, full disclosure, this is Ginger, Traveling Goddesses technology and promotion.  And I am SO COLD!

Yes, I live in St. Paul, Minnesota.  And it really is 24 degrees at 6:39 p.m. and it has been snnnooowwwwinnnnngggg since 11:00 a.m and I know this is not unexpected.  I am sitting in my lovely little 1951 bungalow, actually in my den, painted a wonderful warm melon tone that reminds me of the sun rising over the Caribbean outside of Casa del Sol, wearing a knit turtleneck shirt, serious sweatshirt, jeans, a tightly woven knit cape, thick socks and lined slippers.  And I am still cold!

I really miss all of the amazing fall 2011 goddesses, and the fresh clean warm air and pristine waters of the Caribbean.  I wish I were back there right NOW drinking it all in!  All I have to do is just close my eyes and I am right back there.

I have had my dinner (warmed up frozen pad thai) and there is just nothing that I really hunger for except anything we ate on the Fall Goddess Trip.  Tonight I have a special hunger for the flan Connie and Margo made and served for our Send Off Brunch (see recipe below).  I really must make it soon for an evening with friends.  No I can't wait that long, I will make it for Thanksgiving Day Brunch!  

Best news of the day...134 days until the March 3-10, 2012 Spring Goddess Trip!  I have a calendar here in the den on which I am brandishing a bold red magic marker with the number of days left until the plane lands in Cancun (did I say only 134 days left), until Edwardo, trusted Goddess driver, picks us up and drives all the Spring 2012 Goddesses to Casa Margarita where Connie, Margo and Beatriz will have everything ready for another magnificent experience in the serenity and beauty of Casa Margarita, with optional opportunities a seven block stroll down the white sandy beach to Puerto Morelos, side trips to nearby cultural offerings (more information soon), and the fresh, beautifully prepared and presented healthy delicious food.  I am warming up already!

Goddess Flan

 3 eggs
1 can condensed milk
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Heat oven to 350 degrees
Add sugar to pan and heat on stove top until dark.  Spread in pan until bottom is covered.
In a separate bowl blend eggs, condensed and whole milk, sugar and vanilla.  Slowly pour over cold sugar.  Place in one inch water bath and tent with aluminum foil.  Bake 30-40 minutes until custard is set.  Remove from oven and water bath.  Cool.  To serve, unmold onto plate or serving dish.

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