VBS Preview

We held a VBS Preview today to show local churches the options for 2010 curriculums.

Attendees were shown vidoes and went home with goodies from our publishers.

Upcoming Events

This Thursday night, YP MAC (Youth Professionals McPherson) is having a get-together in our back meeting room. Anyone is invited to join. YP MAC helps adults from ages 21-49 get connected with the community through various types of networking. Visit their website at http://ypmac.org/default.aspx

The multi-talented Ryan Mackey will be playing on stage this Friday. Relax and enjoy the show with a steaming cup of coffee.

Friday is National Chocolate Mint Day so add mint to any chocolate drink for free! You can also try our mint and chocolate desserts, made especially for the holiday.

Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake Recipe

During our Coffee & Dessert Pairing, so many of you asked for our recipe for our scrumptious Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, that we thought we would let you in on the highly classified information. So here it is! (And if you feel so inclined, you have our permission to bake the cake, serve it to your friends, and claim its genius as your own concoction!) (This picture is slightly different that the treasures we baked.)

1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

FILLING

1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

24 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup baking cocoa

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

TOPPING

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

mini milk chocolate candy kisses (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.

2. Press mixture onto the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the side of a greased 9-inch springform pan.

3. Bake at 350 degrees fro 10 minutes.

4. Cook on a wire rack.

5. Reduce heat to 325.

6. In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth.

7. Remove from the heat; add cream and mix well; set aside.

8. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

9. Add cocoa and beat well.

10. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined.

11. Stir in vanilla and reserved chocolate mixture just until blended.

12. Pour over crust.

13. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.

14. For topping, melt chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.

15. Remove from heat.

16. Stir in cream and vanilla; mix well.

17. Spread over filling.

18. Refrigerate overnight.

19. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen.

20. Remove the sides of the pan.

21. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and miniature chocolate kisses if desired.

**This recipe serves 12 guests

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Opening Weekend Pictures

We had quite the turn out for our Coffee & Dessert Pairing on Friday. Attenders were provided with the opportunity to taste coffees with a variety of desserts. This allowed them to see how different desserts can change the way coffee tastes.

Guests who attended opening weekend were also allowed to enjoy an in-house concert.