Best ever....

Tried a new chocolate chip cookie

recipe last night.

I normally make my cookies

with butter - this recipe called for

shortening... I gave them a try anyhoo.

Logan said it was

"the best chocolate cookie ever!"

Okay...so they must be good

coming from the cookie monster...?

I must say, they are good.

Best Chocolate Cookie Ever!

(according to my son)

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1 c. sortening

1 c. sugar

1 c. brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/4 tsp. baking soda,
 dissolved in 3 T. water

(not sure why it is done this way....

but I did it anyhoo)

3 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

(I used a little less, a full bag 
seemed a bit excessive...)

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Preheat over to 350.

Cream together shortening, sugars,

eggs and vanilla.

Add soda dissolved in water.

Blend in flour, baking powder and salt.

Add chocolate chips.

Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and

bake for 10 minutes.

Pour a big glass of cold milk and

enjoy some warm yummy cookies!

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Arcadia Farms catering

 Photos of an awesome catering

I worked last week.

125 people, all tented

and set up on downtown main street.

 Burlap table clothes and

sawdust on the ground

Menu:

Butternut squash,

 served in acorn squash bowls.

Arugula salad with roasted beets,

goat cheese.

Mushroom polenta.

Braised short ribs with red wine

reduction.

Roasted heirloom root vegetables.

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Date night

 Date night at Postinos.
New Years resolution:
More date nights! 

New energy

I am going to try this

Dr. Oz., detox cleanse....

I think it sounds great,

 and it's only for 3 days!

(Chloe said she wants to do it

with me - we'll see about that.)

I know I am ready!

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Birthday Boy

Happy Birthday Logan!

9 years old!!

Welcome 2013

Happy New Year!

Well, we made it through another

challenging year.....heavy sigh...!

One for the books for sure. 

I could not have made it through

without the love & support of my family,

and my loving husband. 

They are there for me - no matter what! 

I am blessed!

I am hopeful for a fresh new year,

filled with new beginnings,

new strength and 

nothing but positive actions

and positive energy!

~

Welcome 2013!!

Music by the fire

Love this photo of Taylor

playing guitar by the fire

on Christmas Eve.