tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67462961139704409742024-03-13T19:15:02.725-07:00My Treadmill Is BrokenI am an emotional baker. Nervous, happy, sad, worried, elated- whatever the emotion, I head to my Kitchenaid. I began this blog a few years ago and have noted how quickly the seasons change. Nevertheless, the kids are fairly independent, leaving me with a little extra time on my hands. I thought about training for a marathon, but my treadmill is broken. . .Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-15359416493943112612022-09-26T08:29:00.003-07:002022-09-26T08:30:25.580-07:00Finding Joy While Chasing Happiness<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEineIlP4yRV-0Wqgu65cc3Y2alPdrk2dc-51NHtfkXcX1H14qE13BfCyBt6CV_EXPoPIzsi4MsmwPzldYvlLu5SsLPN2FuGBlZkcjkB1pphsxpmcpEPhxYU2AXhJcaHBU0SovLMphVqoXaYcEy0LEV1XzXd0rDNcEQUNL53gl1eC-yogNz9eu-jKsGQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2497" data-original-width="3023" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEineIlP4yRV-0Wqgu65cc3Y2alPdrk2dc-51NHtfkXcX1H14qE13BfCyBt6CV_EXPoPIzsi4MsmwPzldYvlLu5SsLPN2FuGBlZkcjkB1pphsxpmcpEPhxYU2AXhJcaHBU0SovLMphVqoXaYcEy0LEV1XzXd0rDNcEQUNL53gl1eC-yogNz9eu-jKsGQ" width="291" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p> Have you been to <a href="http://CookiesandChrist.com">CookiesandChrist.com</a> ? Over 100 recipes in the past 4 years. </p><p>Here's a sampling of content there:</p><p><!--wp:paragraph-->
<!--/wp:paragraph--></p><p>I stood completely frozen in exaggerated form…</p><p>My legs in stride…<br />My arms with elbows bent…<br />And a look of anguish and defeat on my face…</p><p>I was keeping the rules, meeting expectations, and needing to remind myself to breathe.</p><p>It was my first round of freeze tag. I loved the game…until I was caught and trapped. I stood there hoping someone would find me. I was paralyzed- unable to run, progress, help another, or succeed.</p><p>The game of chase is thrilling…<br />Until it’s not…</p><p>Before too long, a classmate extended his hand, barely tapping me in a full sprint on his way to unfreeze the majority of us who had poorly spaced ourselves on the playground. I began to quickly understand a better way to play the game.</p><p>40 years later…<br />I’ve begun to understand a better way to live my life.</p><p>I’ve decided my favorite place to go every day as a way to live more fully is “Into the Unknown”.</p><p>How would you feel about going there?</p><p>In Disney’s Frozen 2:<br />Elsa felt called-<br />Beckoned into an unfamiliar place-<br />Fear gave her pause-<br />The risk seemed too large-<br />Comfort would be a price to pay-<br />If she followed the call into the unknown.</p><p>Unsettling feelings of wonder-<br />A longing to know-<br />Hoping for connection-<br />Led Elsa “Into the Unknown.”</p><p>I have learned this is where all the dreams and opportunities I don’t know exist.<br />I’ve been choosing to walk, jump or sprint “Into the Unknown.” Rarely is it a coordinated attempt. I stumble and fall…and then get up…to try again.<br />Sometimes as I enter into new ideas, paths, or pursuits, I momentarily feel frozen in fear or uncertainty.<br />But I'm learning to break those down…<br />I’m resolved to more fully understand and act as the beloved daughter of God that I know I am- That I know each of us are. I believe God expects me to work to attain this pure knowledge and act accordingly.<br />I begin by giving what’s God’s to God and only trying to control what He needs me to. I'm working to more fully learn how the Atonement of Jesus Christ can provide me the enabling powers to do God’s work at any given moment…<br />The key to this is exercising my faith to have the patience to only know this moment and not try to see too far down the path.</p><p>I’m learning and loving to embrace the unknown.</p><p>Begin with me here…<br />Define the following-<br />Finding-<br />Joy-<br />Chasing-<br />Happiness-</p><p>Are you willing to rediscover the thrill of the chase and see what you find…?</p><p>Cookies and Christ 2022…</p><p>JC</p><h2><strong>S’mores Whoopie Pies</strong></h2><p>¾ cup soft butter<br />¾ cup granulated sugar<br />½ cup packed brown sugar<br />2 eggs<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />½ cup milk <br />2 cups all-purpose flour<br />2 cups graham cracker crumbs<br />½ teaspoon baking soda<br />1 ½ teaspoons baking powder<br />¾ teaspoon salt</p><p>Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and sugars with an electric mixer on medium high for 1 minute or until fluffy. Hand stir in eggs and vanilla; don’t overmix. Stir in milk. Add dry ingredients all at once and mix until fully incorporated. Add 2 Tablespoons more flour for high elevation. Scoop out approximately 24 2” balls of dough. Place on greased or parchment paper on an aluminum cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 13+ min. Let cool completely.</p><p><strong>Marshmallow Creme Frosting</strong></p><p>6 Tablespoons soft butter<br />1 ½ cups powdered sugar<br />¾ teaspoon vanilla extract<br />3 Tablespoons whipping cream<br />Dash of salt<br />7 oz. marshmallow creme (Fluff)</p><p>Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, whipping cream until smooth. Mix an additional 2-3 minutes on high speed. Fold in marshmallow creme. </p><p><strong>Milk Chocolate Ganache</strong></p><p>½ cup cream<br />1 cup milk chocolate chips<br />½ teaspoon vanilla extract<br />Dash of salt</p><p>Heat cream and chocolate chips on low whisking constantly. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Cool completely. </p><p><!--wp:paragraph-->
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25 Days of Cookies and Christ is coming to my new blog available at <a href="http://cookiesandchrist.com/">cookiesandchrist.com</a><br />
There are new recipes, some familiar ones with a few changes and many more pics. There are some familiar stories there too- and some new ones. Each day from December 1-25, 2018, I'll feature one recipe and a seemingly insignificant life event. Collectively, these events led to my conversion to Christ.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-26952713042295265452017-01-18T18:04:00.002-08:002017-01-18T18:04:27.499-08:00Peanut Butter - Nutella Marble Cookies <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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15 years ago I gave myself a punching bag and set of boxing gloves for Christmas. I was trying to work through some "stuff" that was making me a bit too cantankerous. I immediately set up my gift and began to punch away with 80s music blaring. The singing along and punching to the beat became a daily routine. One day, my desire to rid my life of any misplaced aggression had me swinging a bit over zealously. My right shoulder was throbbing. For a few weeks I was unable to use my right arm for much of anything. I was unable to pick up my toddler, load or unload groceries, fold laundry, and certainly my hair and makeup were a little "off".<br />
Throughout the years as I've gotten older, I'm able to identify my physical limits a bit better. So on days like today where I kinda wish the ol' punching bag was still hanging in the garage, I head to my Kitchenaid instead.<br />
Today I'm blending two cookies into a fun marblely mix. I begin by making a batch of Peanut Butter Cookies and a batch of Nutella Cookies.<br />
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<b>Peanut Butter-Nutella Marble Cookies</b><br />
Make a batch of<br />
Peanut Butter Cookies:<br />
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening<br />
1/2 cup soft butter<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
1 cup peanut butter<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 tsp. Vanilla<br />
2 1/2 cups flour<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
1 tsp. baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
Cream shortening, butter, sugars and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients.<br />
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Make a batch of Nutella Cookies:<br />
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening<br />
1/2 cup soft butter<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
1 cup Nutella<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 tsp. Vanilla<br />
1/2 cup cocoa ( I used Hershey's special dark)<br />
2 1/4 cups flour<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
1 tsp. baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
Cream shortening, butter, sugars and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients.<br />
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Make equal sized balls of each kind of dough and flatten one on top of the other.<br />
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Next, break the dough disc in half and stack. You now have four layers of dough in alternating flavors.<br />
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Break in half and stack again. Now, roll into a ball. You will see the marble effect.<br />
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Flatten slightly and chill or freeze for 24+ hours; or - if it's a cookie emergency, bake immediately for 10-14 minutes at 375 degrees.<br />
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This batch makes a lot!! So keep your eye out for anyone who may threaten to have a bit of misplaced emotion, someone unable to use their right arm due to over zealous punching, or for certain if you hear 80s music blaring and someone singing loud and proud and completely off key...share these cookies!<br />
If you spot someone who is a bit too cantankerous, has a bum right arm, and you hear a one-armed assault on a punching bag with 80s music blaring mixed with awful singing, give her ALL the cookies and an XL diet soda. 😋<br />
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**This recipe has been created at high elevation. Decrease flour by a tablespoon or two depending on location.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-8663646585640762382016-07-28T18:53:00.002-07:002016-07-29T06:28:01.641-07:00Chocolate Chip Pizookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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J returned from girls camp recently. We've spent time catching up and I've heard much about how great the experience had. She deepened friendships, felt the blessings of service, enjoyed good food and grew in appreciation for her ward family.<br />
For many years I carried a bit of shame about my own girls camp experiences.<br />
I hated it. Straight up hated it. I knew I was supposed to love it. My sisters loved it. It seemed like everyone loved it...except me.<br />
I didn't mind hot weather...but I did mind it in super thick oversized hand me down jeans.<br />
I never felt creative or the need to sit around a picnic table and make a craft. I would have preferred to run around- play a game- go canoeing. But those weren't always options. Skits...camp songs...tents...biffys (portable pottys)....A strong "no thank you" to them all.<br />
When I was 13 our church group travelled over 250 miles to girls camp. I was assigned to a small "4 man" tent with three other girls I didn't know. I'm not sure wether they knew each other beforehand or made quick friends with each other, but they were everything I wasn't:<br />
Crafty, content to wear jeans, friendly, out going, and above all- happy at camp. The first day we were told a long list of rules... Probably for safety...haha😉. We were also given a stern warning that non-compliance to these rules would result in us being sent home immediately.<br />
I saw the light. I hated camp. I wanted to go home. All I had to do was break the rules and I would be set free. And so I did...<br />
Unfortunately camp was over 250 miles from home and my leader wasn't going to make the long drive. So I was assigned to spend my long hot days in a tent by myself- I guess I was in what can be called "girls camp time-out". It was miserable. At the end of the week, my leader drove me home in much silence. Upon dropping me off at the meeting place with my parents, she turned to me and asked me never to return. I felt completely relieved- I had been officially and forever kicked out of girls camp. <br />
My own daughter's story is everything mine isn't!<br />
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God brought balance to the universe when He blessed me with a girls camp loving daughter!!<br />
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Speaking of balance- a light dinner calls for an indulgent dessert. This one is a family favorite!<br />
It's simply a chocolate chip cookie in a personal sized baking dish then turned into a hot fudge sundae of sorts. Many restaurants call the Pizookies because it's a pizza type cookie?...Served hot with toppings...haha or something like it. It's fun to say, so why not name it a Pizookie!<br />
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<b>Chocolate Chip Pizookies</b><br />
1/2 cup butter<br />
1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
2 2/3-3/4 (2 7/8 for high elevation) cups flour<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
2 3/4- 3 cups chocolate chips.<br />
Cream butter, Crisco, and sugars. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix until well incorporated. Do not over mix. Stir in chocolate chips. To increase flavor and a smoother texture, meld cookie dough in refrigerator or freezer. I like to form cookie balls immediately and then place them in freezer strength ziploc bags in the freezer until I'm ready to bake them.<br />
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For the Pizookie, bake cookie dough in individual size or larger size for a sundae for two- or more!!<br />
Bake at 375 degrees for 12-16 minutes. While hot, serve up a generous helping of ice cream, hot fudge sauce, other sundae toppings and whipped cream if desired.<br />
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This is the perfect treat to enjoy as you hear about faith walks, new friends, and testimonies shared!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-12513029624632432912016-07-12T19:35:00.000-07:002016-07-12T19:35:03.849-07:00S'mores Brookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="s1">A little over a week
ago I was blessed to have some time with Mom all to myself. We had a great chat
and as she left my home, I had a flood of gratitude for the feeling that she's
always there for me and can understand my concerns and my joys better than
most.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">When I was a young
girl, Mom arranged all of the music for our church congregation's Sunday
worship service. My sisters all loved to sing, some even took voice lessons and
had notable musical talent. After one particular Sunday's number included my
two youngest sisters who were quite young, I asked Mom when it would be my turn
to sing in church. She was surprised by my question and my desire. She asked me
what song I wanted to sing.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">"Teach Me To
Walk in the Light" was my favorite primary song and I told Mom it's what I
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<span class="s1">As I reflected on
this experience in my adulthood- I understand I must not have stood in the long
line in heaven to acquire musical talents. </span><span class="s2"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif;">😉 </span></span><span class="s1">Simply stated- I
can't carry a tune. The concepts and importance of harmony, pitch, key, and
pretty much all other choir like skills eluded me.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span>Although Mom must've
been a tiny bit relieved that the song is a duet between parent and child, the
first verse is a solo by the child. Mom suggested that it's often beautiful
when the piano plays the music and the soloist speaks the words of the hymn in
poetic form. (She was clearly trying to save the congregation from hearing me
sing...) <span class="s1">I didn't understand
her suggestion was to preserve the quality of music and thus I insisted on
singing my favorite song with all the energy and zest that I felt the words in
my heart to mean.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1">My angel mother
encouraged me to do just that...</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">Bless her perfect
mother heart...</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">If you're feeling
s'more gratitude for your angel mother or someone else in your life-</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">Make these amazing
S'mores Brookies. And don't be afraid to sing out with all the energy and zest
of your heart!!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1"><b>S'mores Brookies</b></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">Make a brownie mix or
two - depending on your size of pan- as directed.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">I used two mixes in a
15.5 x 10.5 Airbake baking pan.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">Bake at 350 degrees
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<span class="s1">Spread 14 oz. of
marshmallow fluff onto hot brownie. Place enough Hershey milk chocolate candy
bars on top of marshmallow to cover it (I used 10 1.55 oz. bars).</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">Pat together pieces
of Graham Cookie Dough to cover chocolate bars.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">Return to oven and
bake an additional 14-18 minutes.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">Graham Cookie Dough</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">1/3 cup brown sugar</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">1/2 cup sugar</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">1/2 cup soft butter</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">1 egg</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">1/2 tsp. vanilla</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">1 egg</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">1 cup flour</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">1 cup graham cracker
crumbs</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">1/2 tsp. salt</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">1/2 tsp. baking soda</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">Cream sugars and
butter. Stir in egg and vanilla. Add flour, graham crumbs, salt and baking
soda. Stir together until well mixed.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">These will take
several hours to "set up" as marshmallow and chocolate layers will be
very soft. When set, cut and share with anyone you want to express s'more love
or gratitude for. My mom didn't just allow me to sing out that day in church,
she sang the second and third verses with the same love in which she taught us
kids the very message of the lyrics.</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">Teach Me To Walk In
The Light</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span class="s1">Lyrics</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #454545; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="s1">1. (Child) Teach me to walk in the light of his love;</span><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"><br />
<span class="s1">Teach me to pray to my Father above;</span><br />
<span class="s1">Teach me to know of the things that are right;</span><br />
<span class="s1">Teach me, teach me to walk in the light.</span></span><span style="font-family: ".SF UI Display", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #454545; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="s1">2. (Parent) Come, little child, and together we'll
learn</span><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"><br />
<span class="s1">Of his commandments, that we may return</span><br />
<span class="s1">Home to his presence, to live in his sight</span><br />
<span class="s1">Always, always to walk in the light.</span></span><span style="font-family: ".SF UI Display", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #454545; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="s1">3. (Both) Father in Heaven, we thank thee this day</span><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"><br />
<span class="s1">For loving guidance to show us the way.</span><br />
<span class="s1">Grateful, we praise thee with songs of delight!</span><br />
<span class="s1">Gladly, gladly we'll walk in the light.</span></span><span style="font-family: ".SF UI Display", serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #454545; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span class="s1">Words and music: Clara W. McMaster, 1904-1997. (c) 1958
IRI.</span><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay-Regular", serif;"><br />
<span class="s1">Obbligato by Darwin Wolford, b. 1936. (c) 1989 IRI</span></span><span style="font-family: ".SF UI Display",serif; font-size: 21.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-9782298974310024352014-11-02T15:33:00.004-08:002014-11-02T15:37:43.881-08:00Caramel Apple Dip<div class="MsoPlainText">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The other night I settled in to
watch a little college football. J had just finished homework and was jammin’
to some Colbie Caillat in her room. Between a couple of offensive snaps, I jetted
out to the garage to grab a soda. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There was a glitch in the
door lock and I found myself locked out. I ran to the front door- locked!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I banged on the door, rang
the doorbell over and over, but by this time, J was in the shower and my pleas
for help went unheard. I ran around back
and tried both the back doors- Locked! And locked!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I quickly ran back to the
front really wishing I had paused the game before retrieving my soda.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Unfortunately, the
fortress was secured and I was literally on the outside looking in. With no
other obvious choice, I cracked open my soda and commenced watching the game
from outside on the front porch, looking in through the window. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">J surfaced awhile later
and the look on her face when she saw me peering through the window with a
tipped up soda being slurped was priceless!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This apple dip goes
together almost quick enough to whip some up in between snaps!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Caramel Apple Dip<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4 oz. softened cream
cheese (I use fat free if I intend to eat it all... Which I do...)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup caramel dip or ice
cream topping (I like Smuckers Salted Caramel)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">8 oz. Cool Whip<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Blend together softened cream cheese and caramel
sauce until smooth. Stir in Cool Whip. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Drizzle with more caramel
sauce. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Chill and serve!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is a quick way to
serve up some crisp fall apples! But if you have to retrieve your apples from
the garage fridge- pause the game!
...just in case!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Back to
school! It’s time - and </span><span style="line-height: 19.260000228881836px;">I've</span><span style="line-height: 107%;"> spent my fair
share of efforts “liking” pictures on social media of friends near and far as they
post the pics to indicate this change in the seasons of life. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">The best advice I ever received when my kids
were young was to “Be in the season you are.”
I translated that to mean do a thousand “under ducks” at the park,
one-on-one hoops and endless games of horse in the driveway, and blow bubbles
until they no longer chase them. Many
days this took a disciplined effort, and some days, I unfortunately chose
laundry (with Oprah) as a rationalized replacement. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Often I found that this meant if dinner </span></span><span style="font-size: 19px; line-height: 19.97333335876465px;">wasn't</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> planned and preparations begun early in the day, I was scrambling
(usually literally with eggs….) to put something on the table. Here is a great supplement to those scrambled
eggs that are quick and packed with nutrition, allowing you to “be” in your
season. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">The recipe was mastered by and
therefore I named it after my sister.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">½ tsp salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">2 tsp ground
cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1/3 cup
brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1 egg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">2 T oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">1 cup
buttermilk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Combine dry
ingredients together and stir. Add egg,
oil, and milk and water. Stir until combined,
without over mixing. Spoon batter onto
hot griddle sprayed with Pam and cook until browned. Flip and cook on the other side. Makes 8 6-inch pancakes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your family’s favorite pancake syrup, peanut butter, or really enjoy your
season by topping with cinnamon apples glazed with salted caramel “syrup”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">For the cinnamon </span></span><span style="font-size: 19px; line-height: 19.97333335876465px;">apples</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">, I peel, core and cube them. Then I sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and simmer them in a few tablespoons of water. I thinned the "secret" recipe pictured below with a little milk for the syrup. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.260000228881836px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: large;">“B</span></span><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 19.260000228881836px; text-align: start;">e in the season you are.”</span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-40881793207696084712014-08-19T14:38:00.001-07:002014-08-19T14:38:31.401-07:00Triple Chocolate Cookies<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 8.15pt; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Be still and know that
I am God."<br />
Psalm 46:10<br />
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I literally need to take this message to the core of my being. And this
scripture means to me-<br />
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Hie to the kitchen, make these cookies, eat them, share them, and count your
blessings!!<br />
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</span><b><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Triple Chocolate Cookies</span></b><span style="color: #444444; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco<br />
1/2 cup butter<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
3/4 cup cocoa. (I mix Hershey's Special Dark with regular)<br />
2 cups flour<br />
1 tsp. baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
4 oz. grated dark chocolate<br />
2+ cups chocolate chips<br />
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Cream Crisco, butter and sugars. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients
and grated chocolate and stir until well incorporated. Stir in chocolate chips.
Drop onto cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until done.<br />
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Ok. Maybe that's not exactly what the scripture means to me. But it's my
interpretation for today :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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J went for a run yesterday. I can’t keep up, but I walked in the same direction. I passed a large park where there were two different young kids’ teams practicing football. I saw parents coaching, watching, and waiting in cars. I used to have that role. And I was reminded of my limitations of that role as a mom.<br />
It was B’s senior season. He had suffered what eventually became a season ending injury the previous week. I recall the next Friday night was rivalry week. There was some hype: the pep band led a parade of the team followed by the mass of students into the stadium. I looked for B. He was easy to spot- only two kids were injured and thus just wearing their jersey with street clothes. He was the one with a high and tight haircut and black sweats. He stood next to the coaches during the warm up sprints, and then was very busy on the sidelines managing the defensive play clip board, and always holding a football with his other hand. <br />
I sat in the stands watching him walk out to take his usual spot next to his quarterback lined up for the Nation Anthem. As my eyes fixated in the lights by the flag, my thoughts turned to an experience I had when I was 5 years old. It was just a few weeks before Kindergarten when my dad told us the empty house next had sold and we would be getting new neighbors. To my sheer delight he told us that they had 2 daughters, one of which was my age. My new neighbor quickly became my best friend. Her dad was the new principal at the high school which was adjacent to the elementary school we would soon attend. As my friend and I readied for Kindergarten our mothers wanted us to have no doubts in the course we were to walk to and from school. They walked it with us many times, making sure we knew the way. Several weeks into Kindergarten, the library was introduced to us. I quickly found a book to borrow and take home. The librarian reminded us to take special care of these books and return them next week in exchange for another. We agreed. The next week, my friend and I met out in front of our homes on the sidewalk. She was so excited to tell me that her dad told her of another way we could go to school. I tucked my book beneath one arm and clasped my hand in my friend’s as we skipped down the sidewalk on our NEW way to school. At one point conflict arose as the sidewalk’s concrete was broken. It was marked off and we could not pass. We noted our options and justified that since no cars were coming and it would be a short walk into the street, it was okay. As I stepped off the curb, I tripped. Immediate fear overtook me. My fall caused me to drop my library book which fell into the water run-off grate beneath the street. I cried. I cried for my disobedience in going the wrong way to school, walking in the street, and failing to take good care of my library book. My friend insisted we should continue on to school and that her dad would take care of everything. I didn't listen. Instead, I broke another rule. I turned around the other direction and ran home as fast as I could sobbing the entire way. Unexpectedly my dad was still home. I poured my regretful heart out to him. I recounted the tragedy as it had unfolded. My dad made a phone call, then took my small hand securely within his. I did not understand what we were going to do, but I knew I could trust him and did so by following him. A man from the city met us there. He removed the large bolts and the grate. My dad borrowed his ladder and retrieved my library book. Then without a word but of gratitude to the city worker, he walked with me to school.<br />
My dad was my hero that day. He made all the fear and sadness go away.<br />
As the team took the field, I felt sad for B, that he couldn't be out there with them- that he couldn't finally get to play a position he had worked so hard to be good at. I felt bad that I couldn't be his hero and make all the hard parts about this go away. Then I thought about how this trial is one more part of the refiner’s fire that my son has the opportunity to work through. I thought about how much stronger he could be if he chose to remain faithful during this adversity. <br />
I was okay with not being able to rescue him. After all, he is no longer five. I prayed that the Lord would be generous in compensating him, and that we can all be patient with the Lord’s time schedule and His perfect wisdom.<br />
That was years ago. My role of hero definitely continues to have its limits. But these healthy waffles will allow you to at least bask in momentary hero status :)<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Protein Waffles</span></b><br />
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½ cup steel cut oats blended in food processor (or a full cup omitting flour)<br />
½ cup flour (I use whole wheat)<br />
2eggs<br />
3 egg whites<br />
1 cup of cottage cheese (I use fat free)<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
2 tsp. cinnamon<br />
½ tsp. nutmeg<br />
Blend all ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. Scoop out about 1 cup of batter and cook in a waffle maker. Top with fresh fruit, maple syrup, peanut butter, or whatever is your family’s favorite topper.<br />
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These waffles are packed with protein and lean carbs delivering the right kind of energy to keep your family playing football, recovering lost library books, or fighting through adversity. <br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">My morning walk took me past a large park where I saw a young girls' soccer team practicing. All three of my kids played soccer growing up and all three eventually traded it in for a sport they loved a little more. I recall the season that would be J’s last. The league was a rec league that only went through age 11. She wasn't interested in competing on the travel team because of the Sunday conflict so she opted for the only opportunity to play another year- a co-ed rec team. One game was especially rough. She was matched up against a very fast, very aggressive, developmentally advanced BOY. We encouraged her to get in there and not hold back and battle. She did fine, but was physically out matched. Towards the end of the game, I could see her tiring. Her overzealous cheering section of parents, brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins cheered a little louder for her as she dribbled the ball down the field. Then it was snatched away and booted in the opposite direction. As she and the BOY jogged down the field, trailing all other teammates and the refs, I kept my eyes on her worried she might burst into tears as the pressure was great. Instead, what I witnessed seemed nothing short of a mental toughness miracle. She ran a bit closer to that BOY and elbowed him- hard! Without even thinking about it or the level of appropriateness or the fact that I was an influential adult in her life I threw my hands into the air as I leapt from my seat and screamed at the top of my lungs, “J- You are awesome!!!!!” I lingered in my proud mama bear moment well past the appropriate amount of time and only quieted at the stern urging of my husband. Right or wrong-that day became my favorite soccer mom moment ever.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">So, as we head back to school and back to sports fields, courts, studios and whatever lessons or activities those we love are engaged in this fall, let’s cheer them on<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>s’more</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>with these delightful bar cookies. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;"><br />
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3/4 cup sugar<br />
3/4 cup soft butter<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla<br />
1 1/2 cups flour<br />
1 1/2 cups graham crumbs<br />
3/4 tsp. baking soda<br />
3/4 tsp. salt<br />
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Cream butter and sugars. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients at once and stir until well mixed. Flatten 1/2 of mixture into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Layer with Giant size milk chocolate Hershey Bars. Spoon a 13 oz. jar of Marshmallow fluff on top. Gently spread with knife or back of a spoon. Flatten pieces of remaining dough and place on top of fluff. Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 30 minutes.<br />
You can stop here- or. Make 'em posh by sprinkling the top with mini marshmallows. Put them in oven on broil for just a minute or two. Watch them close so they don't ignite :) (That’s happened in my kitchen before :/ )<br />
Remove from the oven and drizzle the top with a 1.55 oz Hershey bar melted in a freezer strength quart size Ziploc. (Cut small hole in the corner of the Ziploc.)<br />
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Now you are ready to share<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>s'more</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>cheers with someone you love!</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><u1:p></u1:p> <u1:p></u1:p> <br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">In the 1970’s my parents had 5 daughters. Since there were no sons -yet- and Dad still needed a helper, that helper was usually me. Working closely with dad helped me develop a deep love and adoration for him. As an adult, the most powerful reasons I love my dad are not because of the things we did together, but rather the things he taught me. My foundation of a fervent testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ lay in the faith I had in my dad- that wherever he went, I would follow. Winters in the southwest Iowa town I grew up in were very harsh. When it snowed, it was often measured in feet, not inches. Oft times, I was the daughter selected to go out and help my Dad shovel the walks. As winter skies darkened in late afternoon, by the time dad returned from work, the light from the street lamp reflected on the snow to give a strange illumination to the task. The sounds of the shovel scraping the sidewalk and Dad’s breath as he worked hard and quick became sounds of comfort for me. I remember a particular evening that Dad had assigned me to help shovel the walks. I was eight years old, short and scrawny. There had been at least a foot and a half of new snow that day. As I tried to walk down the steps to the sidewalk, trying to catch up to Dad, I could barely move. Every time I put my foot down, it sank up past my knee in the fresh snow. My Dad kept turning around and calling for me to catch up. I was trying to be tough (certainly a trait I was known for) and move quickly towards Dad, but I was truly having a tough time moving at all. I began to get frustrated and tears fell down my cheeks. Dad turned around again to call to me, and saw me crying. He came back to where I was struggling in the snow and pointed to his footsteps in the snow. He told me that if I walked in his footsteps, I wouldn't get stuck. He had paved the way with his larger boot. We were both headed to the same place and all I needed to do was follow him. And I did. Not just in the snow that night, but in learning to live the gospel, and learning to enjoy the happiness that it brings to my life as I feel the love of my Heavenly Father and enjoy the blessings He grants me as I obey.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Today is a shout out to Dads everywhere for their selfless love they render on our behalf. Time to give them all s’more of our love and appreciation!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">S’mores Cookies<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1/3 cup brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">½ cup sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">½ cup soft butter<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 egg<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 tsp. vanilla<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 cup flour<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 cup graham crumbs<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">½ tsp. baking soda<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">½ tsp. salt<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Cream butter and sugars. Stir in egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients at once and stir until well mixed. Roll into 16 balls. Place on greased baking sheet. Gently flatten just a bit. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Slice 8 campfire (the largest) size marshmallows in half. Place the cut half down on the center of each baked cookie. Return to the oven on the Broil setting for just a minute or until tops are toasty. Place 1/16 of a Giant sized Hershey Bar in the center of each toasted marshmallow, slightly pressing down. (You can also make smaller balls of dough, use regular sized marshmallows and portions of a 1.55 oz or Ling sized Hershey bar.)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I struggled in the snow—sometimes we are going to struggle in life.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">As I began to cry, I received the comfort of a loving Father—this comfort is all of ours to claim, through the Holy Ghost, from a loving Father in Heaven.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I received guidance and direction as I was told to very simply follow in my Dad’s footsteps.—We have a brother who has gone before us, who has shown us how to live, all we need to do is follow Him.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Throughout my childhood and teenage years, my dad was beside me helping me pick my row of peas, snap my bowl of beans, and retrieving volleyballs as they soared in every which direction; he did so for my siblings as well, in the manner they most needed. My Dad served his children first. Perhaps, this is why he was so successful in teaching us the gospel.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">And for that I think I’ll express S’more gratitude.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Happy Father’s Day Dad!!<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">I love you!!</span><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3agF9hTquNg/U54Qc0fZPFI/AAAAAAAAAtk/ro-ApvjB2x4/s1600/photo+(7).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3agF9hTquNg/U54Qc0fZPFI/AAAAAAAAAtk/ro-ApvjB2x4/s1600/photo+(7).PNG" height="640" width="360" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br />
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Today my eldest works his first shift as a staff member at his favorite childhood summer camp. It is a father-son basketball camp. When my boys were young, they excitedly looked forward to this opportunity for bonding over basketball and hoped to be among those who would win shooting competitions throughout the weekend and wear the title (prized t-shirt) “Camp Champion.”<br />
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Years ago I learned with perfect knowledge that a champion can come in 747th place. <br />
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(Many) years ago I was at the starting line of a triathlon. I was surrounded by thousands of fellow athletes. I was in awe of my surroundings and the magnitude of this race my friend had encouraged me to participate in with her. I recall the race director, Sally Edwards, leading the next wave of swimmers in a mantra. It was a group cheer. Ms. Edwards told us that the mantra could serve as a critical crutch if during our race we allowed self-doubt to enter our minds. We repeated the mantra several times as the start of our race drew near.<br />
I am a swimmer<br />
I am a cyclist<br />
I am a runner<br />
I am a triathlete<br />
At this moment the significance of the mantra seemed lost amongst the waves of participants. Soon, my race began. I darted out into the water fast and strong. Moments later, self-doubt filled me as if it were literally trying to sink me. I exerted every bit of energy I could muster and as I thrashed in the water, I seemed to go absolutely nowhere. My thoughts moved quickly to:<br />
What am I doing here?<br />
What was I thinking?<br />
I certainly did not train hard enough.<br />
I can’t do this!!<br />
In an instant, I saw my training partner swim next to me. My mind clicked “I am a swimmer…” As I resumed my rhythmic stroke and breath, I repeated in my mind the mantra:<br />
I am a swimmer<br />
I am a cyclist.<br />
I am a runner<br />
I am a triathlete.<br />
Truly in that moment of despair, I leaned on a learned truth about myself. That mantra became a source of pivotal importance to the completion of my race. It helped me remember who I really was, and what I was capable of.<br />
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Later, I reflected- What makes a champion? <br />
I truly believe there is a champion within each of us. I also believe that being a champion is not about reaching the finish line first…it’s about discovering our inner potential.<br />
Certainly there are some champions in your life that would appreciate these treats.<br />
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<b>Reese’s Peanut Butter Brookies</b><br />
• Begin by mixing and a brownie mix according to package directions. (I use 2 mixes in a 10 x 15.5 airbake pan.) <br />
• Spray pan with Pam Baking spray. Spread brownie batter into desired size pan.<br />
• Bake at 350 degrees for 28-36 minutes. (This really depends on what size of pan you use. It may be a few minutes more or less depending on the thickness of the batter. Basically the brownie needs to be fully cooked.)<br />
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (I used 24 cups for 2 mixes) cut into small pieces.<br />
• Mold Peanut Butter cookie batter (I used about 2/3 of this recipe) with your hands and piece together a layer of cookie dough to cover the baked brownies. Dough should be about ¼-3/8 inch thick. <br />
• Bake an additional 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees. <br />
• Remove from oven. Cookie portion of bars will be soft, but will set up nicely. Over baking them will result in crunchy cookie and dry brownie layers. <br />
• Drizzle the top with 2 oz. melted Hershey Bar.<br />
Let set. Cut. Share. <br />
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“Camp Champions” will be named this weekend at the camp where B is coaching. My hope is that every kid in his group understands what a true champion is. Champions are those who keep getting up no matter how many times they fall (or get knocked) down. A lucky shot can win a kid a title and a t-shirt. But the kid who takes his new camp issued basketball home and shoots and dribbles everyday to get better is the real champion. The kid who offers a kind encouraging word to a fellow camper or teammate is the real champion. The kid who is thoughtful enough to thank his dad for spending time with him is the real champion. Share these treats and encourage yourself and those around you to celebrate the champion within.<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-72398982218462281122014-05-07T12:28:00.000-07:002014-05-07T12:28:41.428-07:00Key Lime Coconut Fruit Dip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wX8-8RMWHvw/U2qIwPtRE9I/AAAAAAAAAso/1X9Sj-t4EvY/s1600/photo+(27).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wX8-8RMWHvw/U2qIwPtRE9I/AAAAAAAAAso/1X9Sj-t4EvY/s400/photo+(27).JPG" /></a></div>The other day I saw a quote that defined me.<br />
"I danced like no one was watching but someone was watching, thought I was having a seizure and called an ambulance."<br />
The worst grade I ever got in high school was a C in P.E. One quarter of my 4 years we did gymnastics. The teacher told me I worked hard, included all the important elements- except I had no grace...<br />
Apparently, I exhibited this same flaw in the kitchen the other night. J was working on a school project at the kitchen table. W was working on his laptop nearby and I was bonding with my Kitchenaid. There had been a recipe in my head I was wanting to experiment with, so I got to work. The result?<br />
Apparently I took a large rubber spatula and with all the absence of grace humanly possible I began to inhale this fruit dip. <br />
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<b>Key Lime Coconut Fruit Dip</b><br />
2 oz. softened cream cheese<br />
1/2 cup cream of coconut<br />
12 oz. key lime yogurt<br />
8 oz. Cool Whip<br />
zest of 1 lime<br />
*optional* 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut<br />
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Cream together softened cream cheese, cream of coconut, and yogurt. Fold in Cool Whip, lime zest and coconut. Let flavors meld a day (24 hours) before serving.<br />
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Did I forget to mention...Serve with fruit. In my kitchen this is completely optional. But perhaps the "Give me a spoon and get outta my way" mentality with resulting cream on my nose and chin, impairs the ability for others to concentrate on work or homework... Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-5799637771808805352014-04-29T17:31:00.002-07:002014-04-29T18:37:56.045-07:00Miracle Cinnamon Rolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ti0589OCy4/U2BDgnCshZI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/-Q2DjgBO6Q0/s1600/photo+(7).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ti0589OCy4/U2BDgnCshZI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/-Q2DjgBO6Q0/s1600/photo+(7).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 20.7pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 45.8pt 91.6pt 137.4pt 183.2pt 229.0pt 274.8pt 320.6pt 366.4pt 412.2pt 458.0pt 503.8pt 549.6pt 595.4pt 641.2pt 687.0pt 732.8pt;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It was 1984. Our first four meets were rained out that year. In week 5, we finally were blessed with a sunny clear day without the threat of thunderstorms. Area coaches agreed to hold multiple large invitational’s the rest of the season to try and play catch up and give the athletes the opportunity to compete against each other. So my first track meet was attended by eight area high schools. As we arrived at the stadium, I was completely awe struck. There were so so so many people. I was a small town girl, and this was an awesome sight to see. We were immediately given the instruction that we were not allowed on the football field as they were protecting it to look perfect for football in the fall. A string about a foot high was placed around the entire perimeter to try and keep people off of the field. Our team found a nice grassy spot on the embankment and set our bags there and took off for our warm up lap. The upperclassmen on the team completely ditched me. I knew that I was supposed to listen to the first call for my event and turn my entry card in at the scorer’s table. After I did, I simply watched other teams’ runners and followed their lead. When they stretched, I stretched, when they jogged around, I jogged around. Soon I came back near the scorer’s table and saw the hurdles being moved onto the track. I asked the nice lady at the scorer’s table if they had moved the mile run to be after the hurdles. She jumped up and called the people putting hurdles on the track to get them off and told me the mile was getting started on the far side of the field. In near disbelief combined with panic-stricken horror, I broke the big rule of running on the football field in an attempt to make my race. I jumped over the string barrier sprinted as fast as a distance runner could sprint and when I was confident the race starter could hear me, as his gun was already raised to start the race, I screamed “Wait!” At that moment I failed to navigate the string barrier on that side of the field and tripped, landing face down right at the starting line. It was there that I uttered the most sincere fervent prayer of my life thus far. I begged my Father in Heaven, whom I was desperately trying to believe in; with all the faith I could muster, to make me invisible…<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When I heard giggles, I knew my prayer had gone unanswered. <span style="color: #444444;">I prayed for a miracle- to become immediately invisible.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>But God had a different idea of a miracle. I ended up winning the race.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The lesson I needed to learn my freshman year of track- that we must all learn is that the Lord’s wisdom is greater than our own. As we work to gain a relationship with our Heavenly Father- to know He is there and hears and answers our prayers, we may feel at times it’s hard, or not working. To this, I turn to the message in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nczw6xHJ0I">“Good Things To Come”</a>. It’s a story of a young poor father having a hard time. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland says the advice he would have given to himself, is the same advice I believe we need to hear as we try to progress.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Don’t you quit… You keep trying… There is help and happiness ahead.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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One of my favorite quotes is by Bishop Gary Stevenson. He says, "The 2000
stripling soldiers had countless moments to demonstrate their courage. Each of
you will also have defining moments in your life requiring courage."<br />
Who are the 2000 stripling warriors?<br />
Those would be the examples I use to help teach my boys and now my daughter
the importance of doing the right thing. To learn to stand for the right even
if you sometimes feel alone in doing so. The scriptural account of those
warriors can be found</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/53?lang=eng"><span style="color: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">here</span></a>.<br />
What do I find so compelling about this story?<br />
These warriors had courage, unselfishness and unwavering faith. But- where did
they tag the source of it?<br />
"...they had been taught by their mothers that if they did not doubt, God
would deliver them."<br />
So then I turn to myself and I tell myself that there are defining moments in
my parenthood -requiring courage. Courage to keep trying. Courage to keep
praying. Courage to increase my own faith. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 14.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I feel like now is a time in my life that I will look back on and say it was a
"defining moment".<br />
So I'm needing to face that moment with some more courage.<br />
Which of course makes me think of food. :)<br />
And some more (s'more) treats :)<br />
So here's a take on a Rice Krispy treat that will put s'more smiles on those
whom you love who may be trying their best to have s'more courage.<br />
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<b>S'mores Rice Krispy Treats</b><br />
3 tablespoons butter or margarine<br />
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows or<br />
4 cups miniature marshmallows<br />
3 cups Rice Krispies<br />
3 cups small pieces graham crackers<br />
Melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Remove from heat.<br />
Stir in Rice Krispies and graham cracker pieces.<br />
Press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray.<br />
Melt an 11.5 oz. package of milk chocolate chips and spread evenly over treats.
Sprinkle with mini marshmallows and small graham pieces. Gently press them into
chocolate. Drizzle with a few more oz. of milk chocolate (I warm it gently in
the microwave in a freezer strength ziploc, cut a small hole in the bottom
corner of the bag and drizzle.)<br />
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Sometimes I think our hardest battles are those requiring us to fight when no
one else can see the opponent. Self doubt seems to often pack a Goliath sized
punch. So today, I'm making this treat as I gather s'more courage to keep up
the faith so that our warriors can one day say.<br />
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My prayers as a mother have changed. I used to pray that the kids be safe, be protected, or even make a free throw in a tight game ;)<br />
But lately I've reflected on my phase of motherhood and my roll.<br />
I've learned that fear is the absence of faith. And that in faith my true desire is not that my kids be beneficiaries of miracles because I prayed for them; but rather that they pray themselves. My prayers are that my kids will have their hearts and their thoughts turn to their Father in Heaven. I believe in miracles - lots of them. Some are big and their impact is seen and felt by many. But I believe most miracles are small, insignificant to others, but provide the one who prayed in faith a true conviction and undeniable truth that they know their Father in Heaven is mindful of them. <br />
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Lately I've seen this small miracle in my kitchen and relished in the wonder, awe, and delight of the beneficiaries.<br />
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Miracle Bread<br />
5 1/2 cups bread flour<br />
1/4 cup sugar<br />
1/2 T salt<br />
2 scant T dry yeast<br />
3 T soft butter or oil<br />
2 cups very warm water<br />
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Mix together dry ingredients. Add butter or oil and water. I use my kitchen aid dough hook for 5-7 minutes.<br />
Divide dough in half. Briefly roll out into 7x12 rectangle and then roll tightly into loaf, tucking the ends, or simply form the loaves without rolling. Place in two greased bread pans. Let rise in warm area until doubled + or as desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Brush with soft butter after removing it from the oven.<br />
Some say its possible to go from flour to bread in an hour. It takes a little longer in my kitchen, but is impressively quick thus earning its name of Miracle Bread. The texture is different than typical homemade bread that you make with the conventional added steps of foaming the yeast and letting the dough rise before forming the loaves, but when called upon to help a neighbor or improve dinner in a hurry, I love this recipe!<br />
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My mantra over the past year has been to "Replace fear with faith".<br />
-To Learn to follow the path before me in faith and delight in the miracles - be they small or significant- that undeniably light the path.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-48214235419627899732014-01-29T20:10:00.001-08:002014-01-29T20:12:37.821-08:00Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies<div class="MsoNormal">
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from my “firstborn”. He was first to
comment on my status and said he would rather be referred to as my “favorite
child” instead of my “firstborn”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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these new cookies are near the top of the list- just under my “favorite child”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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butter, peanut butter and sugars. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and grated chocolate.
Stir until well incorporated. Spoon cookies onto greased aluminum baking sheet.
Flatten a bit with your fingers. Bake at
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sure thinking a lot lately about my favorite child, hoping he (or she) finds
happiness in his (or her) every day journey. Over the past year, life has been full of </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">transitions</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> and re-defining normal. The key to continued peace and happiness seems to be to simply take delight in the blessings of today. No doubt I’m finding a bit of happiness in my new favorite treat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yesterday, I reserved a U-Haul truck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This morning I ordered boxes, and other packing materials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s beginning to seem more real that we are packing up our home and changing our zip code. It’s been an unexpected turn in our family’s course; but peace continues to be our companion through the experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On a house hunting trip that I took alone a few weeks ago, I ventured to a favorite bakery/café everyday for lunch- Kneaders. It’s exactly what I needed to refuel my efforts physically and mentally. I ordered the same thing everyday- Turkey sandwich on Asiago bread.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Absolutely delicious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One day my “pastry” of choice was a brownie cookie bar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I call them Brookies because they are a treat where brownie meets cookie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">*Begin by mixing and a brownie mix according to package directions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I use 2 mixes- I like Ghiraradelli Triple Chocolate or Betty Crocker Original Supreme- in a 10 x 15.5 airbake pan.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">*Spread brownie batter into desired size pan</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">*Set Oreos (either whole or cut into pieces) into brownie batter. I used 24 oreos in the 10 x 15.5 pan. </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">*Bake at 350 degrees for 28-32 minutes. (This really depends on what size of pan you use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It may be a few minutes more or less depending on the thickness of the batter. Brownies should be "done".)</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I certainly am appreciating the afternoon “pick me up” these treats provide as I prepare for our big move. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes there simply are no words to convey the
emotion. Today is such a day. So what do I do? I bond with my Kitchenaid. I've
already made <a href="http://mytreadmillisbroken.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-pumpkin-bread.html">these</a>,<a href="http://mytreadmillisbroken.blogspot.com/2010/12/gingersnap-cookies.html">these</a>, and<a href="http://mytreadmillisbroken.blogspot.com/2010/11/chocolate-chip-cookies.html"> these</a>, and found places to deliver them. However,
on a day where wrapped candy treats prevail in the lives of children, my season
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My focus today is of great reflection. Today, my freshman in college received some much anticipated mail. Within this envelope is a call to action that comes with great responsibility. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Reflectively, this envelope represents not just one
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path. Sometimes the path seemed well marked and seemingly easy to follow and at other times - more difficult where steps to proceed were small, yet
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Oero is celebrating its 100<sup>th</sup> birthday this
year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a grand accomplishment to
have such a successful product that it’s still flying off of store shelves 100
years after the first sale.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do my part
to keep Oreo very alive in the sales industry.</div>
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Yesterday I anticipated would be a day of celebration!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was J’s first volleyball game of the
season! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She’s been working hard this
summer to hone her skills, but with no club ball experience, we weren’t sure
how she would be able to compete within her team for playing time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The team unfortunately lost both sets but battled pretty well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the way home, J mentioned that she was
surprised she got to start but was pretty sure since it was her fault they lost
the first game, she wouldn’t be a starter anymore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also spoke of her lonely plight at school
having few classes with her friends and how hard it was to try and make new
friends on her team and in her classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
was emotionally charged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was surprised
she was so down on herself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s true;
she mishandled a deep set on the final play.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, she had done well overall and the team as a whole had some
rough transitions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wondered if someone
had said something to her to make her feel it was her fault, or if we just
needed to chalk it up to excessive raging hormones…</div>
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It was not the ride home I expected.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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We came home and I did my best to transition quickly to provide
a hot meal on the table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I tasked,
Y called from college and talked for awhile with J.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without
knowing it had been a rough night, in incomparable Y style- he pumped her full
of confidence; she laughed at his exuberance. It was exactly what she needed.
She happily ate her dinner and began homework.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I emerged from the garage with my celebratory
cake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her eyes lit up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b>Oreo Cream Cake</b></div>
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Begin by making <a href="http://mytreadmillisbroken.blogspot.com/2010/12/yummy-in-my-tummy-chocolate-cake.html">Yummy In My Tummy Chocolate Cake</a>, omitting
the chocolate chips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cool
completely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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For the Oreo Cream:</div>
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12 oz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>softened cream
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12 Oreos</div>
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Blend cream cheese with Oreos in Kitchenaid until
smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Kitchenaid will
automatically crush the Oreos into the cream cheese.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If using a smaller mixer, you can break up
Oreos first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Fold in 16 Oz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cool
Whip whipped topping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Layer cake and cream as desired.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Frost with remaining cream and garnish with
crushed Oreos, Cool Whip dollops and whole Oreos.</div>
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I thought we’d be celebrating the first volleyball game of
the season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Such was not the case at
all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We celebrated family – the way we
can lift and love each other in ways that make life’s mountains a little easier
to climb.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-23587564245812596962012-05-18T10:38:00.001-07:002012-05-18T10:41:48.251-07:00Madeline's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EtU31ha1wAU/T7aJA1i_2kI/AAAAAAAAAXw/X_4znj0rwiQ/s1600/may%2B2021%2B012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EtU31ha1wAU/T7aJA1i_2kI/AAAAAAAAAXw/X_4znj0rwiQ/s400/may%2B2021%2B012.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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It's a welcome season of change in our home these days! The weather is warming bringing with it renewed growth of a green lawn, tiny leaves on the trees and definitely a skip in my step. The past few months have been tough on Y. He made a decision last fall to graduate early from high school. He finished up his course work in January at the semester break and gratefully and quickly found full time employment. While initially he enjoyed learning new things and expanding his skill set, he desperately missed the social side of life. His employment is working in a dark cool warehouse with minimal social interaction. He counts every paycheck in advance and puts it all in savings, but he is ready for the imminent change June will bring. He will begin as a full time student at Brigham Young University in a few weeks. I find myself busy with making a senior memory presentation, planning a celebratory backyard BBQ, and picking up random things at the store such as extension cords, paper clips, cold medicine and card games. I printed off a six page list from someone who thought to post one - of everything you need to set up a college dorm :) These tasks energize me as I envision Y at school playing pick up basketball games, Sunday afternoon cards with the guys (and gals) from the dorm, and hopefully finding time to utilize the school supplies I picked up... <br />
This morning as I lie awake at 5:30 am mentally planning my day, my thoughts turned to a recipe I've been wanting to try. In actuality, the recipe had to be determined. It's the concept I was visualizing. Madeline's is a fantastic little bakery cafe in downtown Spokane. Last December I indulged with a peanut butter oatmeal sandwich cookie. It was fantastic! I've been wanting to experiment ever since, but got caught up in the excitement of <a href="http://mytreadmillisbroken.blogspot.com/2012/05/do-you-know-how-when-you-get-out-of.html">Oatmeal Carmelitas</a> and struggled to progress beyond them- for good reason. Today was the day to try and come up with my best copy- cat recipe. I'll give credit where due and call them -<br />
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<b>Madeline's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies</b><br />
<br />
1/2 cup soft butter<br />
1/2 cup peanut butter<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 tsp vanilla<br />
1 3/4 cups flour<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1 1/2 cups quick oats<br />
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Cream butter, peanut butter and sugars. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Stir until well incorporated. Drop cookies onto greased aluminum baking sheet. Flatten a bit with your fingers. Bake at 350 degrees for 8+ minutes depending on size. Let cool completely. <br />
Mix up peanut butter frosting:<br />
4 oz. softened cream cheese<br />
1/4 cup soft butter<br />
1/3 cup peanut butter<br />
2-21/2 cups powdered sugar<br />
1/2 tsp. vanilla. <br />
Mix in Kitchenaid until fluffy. <br />
Pipe a circle of frosting onto the back side of a cookie and place another cookie on top. <br />
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Madeline hasn't thought of this yet, but for a special occasion such as personal gratitude for doing some yard work, or checking your email... dip each cookie halfway in chocolate ( I used a package of Nestle's Milk Chocolate chips and 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Crisco)and let set. Then build the sandwich!<br />
Enjoy the seasons as they change and share some joy with a friend or neighbor with these sandwiches!<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-1681952842078225942012-05-03T14:03:00.001-07:002012-05-03T14:10:47.718-07:00Oatmeal Carmelitas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you know how when you get out of town for a few days, quite often a flood of perspective is what you return with?
That happened to me this past weekend. I was in Minden, Nebraska chit-chatting with some amazing distant relatives I had the pleasure of sharing lunch and laughs with. I love how we are oft times fortunate in life, to find things that connect us to each other.
I shared what is most certainly my new favorite recipe and the honest comment of why I haven't blogged it yet. I've rationalized over the past twelve weeks as I've made it again and again that once it's blogged, I'll stop experimenting and thus I won't have the mental excuse to make it 1-2 times per week :) Nevertheless, it's time.
<b> </b><br />
<b>Oatmeal Carmelitas</b><br />
2 cups quick oats<br />
1 3/4 cup flour<br />
1 1/2 cups brown sugar<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
Mix the above dry ingredients.<br />
Add:
1 1/4 cups melted butter.<br />
Stir until crumbs are the size of corn. (I did just come from Nebraska...)
Press 2/3 of mixture in the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and spoon on 1 1/4 cups of Carmel sauce. (make your own, or use jarred Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch Caramel topping as I do.) Sprinkle on 2-2 1/2 cups chocolate chips (I prefer semi-sweet). Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over the top and return to the oven for 18 more minutes.
Remove from oven and <b>be careful</b>!!!<br />
You will want to grab a spoon and sample. I have spent many a days over the past twelve weeks with a burned mouth due to my inability to be patient :) You can quicken the cooling process in the refrigerator. Otherwise they will take several hours to set making them able to be served without falling apart. But I can promise you if you are a fan of ice cream, caramel, and chocolate, let them fall into the same bowl together. You won't be disappointed!
Here's to a season of happy reunions with family and friends!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-4236206410812413082011-12-23T11:26:00.000-08:002011-12-23T11:26:47.049-08:00Rudolph Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKurjxbtAJA/TvTVqG6BEWI/AAAAAAAAAWk/I69ZKuY6bHk/s1600/dec%2B2011%2B116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZKurjxbtAJA/TvTVqG6BEWI/AAAAAAAAAWk/I69ZKuY6bHk/s400/dec%2B2011%2B116.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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Merry Christmas!!<br />
The dynamics of our holiday has changed over the years as the kids have grown. Gone are the lines to see Santa or desires to write him letters. It's all been replaced by sometimes the very reverse. This year, Y and J had the opportunity to play Santa to some families who have very little. They took part in an activity organized by the local church youth group. They were able to see the wonderment and awe that shone in their own faces in Christmases past. It truly is a season of miracles. All we need to do is look for opportunities to be a part of it.<br />
If you have or know some little ones who may like to give a shout out to Rudolph this Christmas, try these simple cupcakes.<br />
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<b>Rudolph Cupcakes</b><br />
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24 chocolate cupcakes<br />
1 can chocolate frosting<br />
24 Nilla Wafers<br />
24 Red M&M’s<br />
48 pretzel twists<br />
White frosting<br />
48 mini chocolate chips<br />
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Frost cupcakes (I did about 6 at a time, so frosting stayed wet while decorating.) Press one Nilla Wafer for the snout and two pretzels for the antlers into wet frosting. Add a touch of white frosting to one side of an M&M and fix as the nose. Add two dots of frosting for the eyes, setting a mini chocolate chip upside down into the white frosting. <br />
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Share with the little ones you love as you spread some holiday cheer.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-18385220435934218712011-11-22T16:35:00.000-08:002011-11-22T16:35:24.331-08:00Acorn Place Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RijrZgNqfxU/Tsw_xzN6beI/AAAAAAAAAWA/xmPUMChuSsA/s1600/Thanksgiving%2Bacorns%2B004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RijrZgNqfxU/Tsw_xzN6beI/AAAAAAAAAWA/xmPUMChuSsA/s400/Thanksgiving%2Bacorns%2B004.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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When B was little, he was a very active child. Part of our daily schedule would be to find a place where he could run. We lived in an apartment that was only 600 square feet, so we would often go to the park. While at the park, B may have hit the swings or slide for a minute, but he preferred to chase seagulls or squirrels in the open grassy areas. Back and forth, one after another, it took a lot for him to get tired. Usually I would have to bribe him to get him to leave for home. <br />
This Thanksgiving, gather up your “squirrely” nieces, nephews, kids, siblings, or anyone else you can bribe and make some simple Thanksgiving Acorn place cards.<br />
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<b>Acorn Place Cards</b><br />
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Silk autumn leaf<br />
Hershey kisses, unwrapped<br />
Bite size Nutter Butter cookies<br />
Peanut butter chips<br />
Peanut butter<br />
Chocolate frosting<br />
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Use the chocolate frosting (Ziploc bag with a small hole in the corner) to “glue” the kiss onto the Nutter Butter cookie. Use some peanut butter (Ziploc bag with a small hole in the corner) to “glue” the peanut butter chip onto the top of the acorn.<br />
Arrange a few acorns around each leaf with the name of your guest written in. <br />
These Thanksgiving acorns can also be simple toppers for cupcakes!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746296113970440974.post-78081658997084269972011-11-21T13:47:00.000-08:002011-11-21T13:52:02.548-08:00Brownie Cup Turkey Treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xnpfMtcQRDU/TsrGT79Q62I/AAAAAAAAAVo/eTSQJ9iI4lw/s1600/thanksgiving%2Btreats%2B011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xnpfMtcQRDU/TsrGT79Q62I/AAAAAAAAAVo/eTSQJ9iI4lw/s400/thanksgiving%2Btreats%2B011.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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The “Kid Table” has got to be a great place to be…<br />
You’re just out of sight of the adults that want you to use manners, keep your hands to yourself, and not giggle when your cousin burps. But, is it far enough away to hide the fact that you don’t want to eat your vegetables?<br />
One night at dinner when I was a young girl, fresh green beans graced the table that evening. None of us six kids really loved our vegetables, but we knew it was not an option to not eat them. My attack was always to try and hold my breath while I ate them all in one mouthful, and wash down the nastiness with whatever Mom served for the main dish. After dinner, Dad would always head outside and do a few chores. On this particular evening, moments after Dad had walked outside; we were all called back inside to the kitchen table. There sat a very sad looking pile of string beans. Dad had found them just below an open window outside of the dining room. It seemed as though one of the kids had tried to opt out of their veggie and perhaps hope a neighborhood pet would quickly come and eat them all. It was a weak plan at best, and we all sat at the table looking at each other with a pile of now even “ yuckier” green beans in the middle of the table. Dad said no one was going anywhere until the owner of the beans confessed. <br />
To be honest, I don’t remember which one of my sisters claimed the beans. I do remember wondering why I had never thought of an idea of how I could not eat them…<br />
Nevertheless, if you have some cute kids sitting at your Thanksgiving table this year and you’d like to make them a special treat, try these:<br />
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Brownie Cup Turkey Treats</b><br />
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Make plain brownie cups by mixing up brownie batter from a boxed mix as directed. Then spoon the batter into twelve cupcake tins and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool. After they cool, frost them with chocolate frosting. Then place sliced almonds in for feathers, a candy corn for the beak, broken pretzel pieces for the feet, and a quick dollop of white frosting, followed with a dot of black for the eyes. <br />
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Simply add a name tag if you need place cards for your dinner.<br />
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