Cream Cheese Brownies

Melt 1 package (4 oz) Bakers German Sweet Chocolate and 3 T butter over very low heat. Stir; then cool.

To make cheese layer cream a 3 oz package cream cheese with 2 T butter. Gradually add 1/4 c sugar, creaming until fluffy. Blend in 1 egg, 1 T flour, and 1/2 t vanilla. Set aside.

To make chocolate layer, beat 2 eggs until light colored. Slowly add 3/4 c sugar; beat until thickened. Add 1/2 t baking powder, 1/4 t salt and 1/2 c unsifted flour. Blend in chocolate mixture, 1 t vanilla, 1/4 t almond extract and 1/2 c chopped nuts.

To bake spread half the chocolate batter in a greased 8 or 9 inch square pan. Top with cheese mixture. Spoon remaining chocolate batter over top. Zigzag knife through batter to marble. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Coll. Makes 16

From Lynne Chilberg

Chocolate praline cake

This is a family favorite and a hit at dinner parties.

In a small saucepan, cook until melted ( do not boil )

1/2 c butter or margerine

1/4 c unwhipped whipping cream

1 c brown sugar

Pour into 2 9" round pans or 1 13" X 9" pan.

Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

In a bowl

1 pkg devils food cake

2 T flour

1/3 c water

1/3 c oil

3 eggs

Beat two minutes

Spoon gently over pecans. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool 5 minutes, then remove from pan and cool on a rack. ( praline side up )

Frosting

1 3/4 c whipped whipping cream

Gently fold in

1/2 c powdered sugar

add

1 t vanilla

Frost praline side up. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Refrigerate cake. It is best after it has been refrigerated three hours before serving.

Rock Hunting in Vernal Utah

This weekend I went rock hunting for petrified wood outside Vernal. I was thrilled to find several nice piece. This area used to be tropical about 50 million years ago so it is possible to find petrified coral, palm tree wood, and even sea turtle shells. The area of Vernal is known for the amazing fossilized dinosaurs bones found there as early as1909. My next venture might be hunting for garnets or plant fossils in the area!

Great Investment Property Vernal Utah

Due to the increase of oil and shale exploration Vernal has a great need for rental properties to house workers that are currently staying in the motels. Any of these properties would make great investment properties.



3 Bedroom 2 Bath Great Price






























3 Bedroom 2 Bath upgraded cabinets. Rock and hardy plank exterior. Partially fenced
Large Lot

















Two Bedroom 2 Bath Den Ready to move into. Large Lot





























3 bedroom 2 bath Stucco exterior. Large Lot






















4 Bedroom 2 bath 1750 sq ft. Rock and hardy plank exterior. Ready to move into.

Staging Images

Examples of how to stage a home





This home is in Naples Utah outside of Vernal.





The livingroom was done in dramatic red, green, and brown tones.



























A unique tree design was painted by a local designer.


































Shapes created with wallpaper and wood.










Bedroom was painted with stripes to match the sheets and window cover. A lampshade was also painted in the three tones.








I visited the Fieldstone community in Linden Utah and they had very nice staging ideas. Here are a few pictures.