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Showing posts with label traditions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label traditions. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Sweet & Savory ~~ Kids Love to Bake!



Do you have kiddos or grandkiddos who like to bake?  If so, this is a real easy recipe for them to try. Grab those aprons, and bake on!

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • Dash of salt, optional
  • 1 cup chunk style or plain peanut butter
  • 1 pkg. any brand of yellow cake mix (I used Pillsbury)

INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Place water, eggs, vanilla, salt, peanut butter, and 1/2 pkg. of cake mix inside a large bowl.
  • Mix with mixer or spoon until well blended.
  • Fold in remaining half of cake mix until thoroughly blended.
  • Roll dough into shapes the size of walnuts and place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Dip fork in flour and flatten the dough by making a criss-cross pattern on the top of each cookie.
  • Bake in 375 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • The cookies will set up a little bit after you remove them from the oven, so don't overbake them.
  • Cool cookies on a cooling rack.
  • Yields approximately 3-4 dozen cookies.

FUN SUGGESTIONS:
  • If the kiddos or grandkiddos would enjoy making peanut butter and jelly cookies, do not make criss-cross pattern in the dough.  Dip a teaspoon in flour and make a depression in the ball of dough. Fill with approximately 1/2 tsp. of your favorite jam or jelly.
  • Serve with milk, juice, or hot chocolate.
  • If you have a relative or neighbor who can no longer bake, share a few with them!

Happy Baking & Enjoy!

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Friday, May 27, 2016

Poetry & Prose ~~ "In Memory of You"


    


I can close my eyes
        and vividly see you.
It’s as if you’re forever
        plainly in view.

Your smile never fades
        nor the look in your eye.
The words you so often spoke
        still make me cry.

Your favorite food, activity, and song
        I can readily recall.
When we celebrated those
        we really had a ball.

Framed photos speak volumes
        and bring a smile to my face.
The trips down memory lane
        are filled with such grace.

I’ve stopped counting the time
         since you left this earth.
That exercise is too painful
        so I choose to divert.

All of our days were fashioned
        before one of them dawned.
In a fleeting moment
        it seems as if they’re gone.

My love for you
        will always remain true.
So I’m penning these words
        in memory of you.
        
               
Happy Reading in Poetry's Presence.

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