Posted by in cooking, recipes, tasty treat, Uncategorized Here is an easy cookie to bake for the holidays. My cul-de-sac neighbors and I exchange cookies every year during the holidays. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets. Ina large bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 egg, and 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract. Blend well. Add 1/4 tsp. salt,…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, children, cooking, Uncategorized I found this inside one of my antique cookbooks and thought I’d share it. It starts out about making a cake, but it is really about this woman’s day with her kids. To make a cake, light the oven. Get out utensils and ingredients. Remove blocks and toy autos from table. Grease pan. Crack nuts.…Read more »
Posted by in cooking, recipes, tasty treat, Uncategorized If you like macaroons then this is the cookie for you. Preheat oven to 325 F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. You will need these ingredients: 1 14 ounce bag of coconut, shredded 1 cup butterscotch chips 2/3 cup chopped or sliced almonds 2 tsp. almond extract 1/2 cup dried dates or cranberries…Read more »
Posted by in cooking, recipes, tasty treat, Uncategorized I wanted to make a strawberry rhubarb pie, but I didn’t have any strawberries. I used raspberries instead and it turned out sweet and juicy. I highly recommend it. You will need: 3 c. raspberries 3 c. chopped rhubarb 4 T. butter, melted 1 T. vanilla 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. flour 1/2 tsp. cinnamon…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, art work, children, cooking, Uncategorized I made these carrot cupcakes for my preschoolers. I got creative. Check it out.
Posted by in cooking, recipes, tasty treat, Uncategorized Rinse your strawberries and place them on a paper towel to dry. Line a baking sheet with either wax paper or parchment. Place the strawberries on the baking pan. Melt a bag of chocolate candy melts on low heat and stir often. It takes about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Grab strawberries by stem and…Read more »
Posted by in cooking, recipes, tasty treat Wondering what to do with your holiday leftover cranberries? Here is a great recipe. You will need these items: 1/4 cup shortening ( I prefer butter-flavored Crisco) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup cranberry jelly pulp 1/4 cup cranberry juice 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 1/2…Read more »
