tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26433799819901555192024-03-12T18:34:50.814-07:00..........Scrapbook With StarrClose to my Heart Independent ConsultantUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-6201049023954226402011-10-05T13:16:00.000-07:002011-10-05T13:16:35.006-07:00confused by the new look of my blog & making cookies ;)Harry is home sick so I'm trying a new recipe today:<br />
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The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies<br />
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Submitted By: Jill Saunders<br />
Prep Time: 20 Minutes<br />
Cook Time: 8 Minutes<br />
Ready In: 3 Hours<br />
Servings: 30<br />
"Whenever you make these cookies for someone, be sure to bring along several copies of the recipe! You will be asked for it, I promise!!!"<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
3/4 cup butter, softened<br />
1 cup white sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
You have scaled this recipe's ingredients to yield a new amount (30). The directions below still refer to the original recipe yield (60).<br />
1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).<br />
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.<br />
3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.<br />
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2011 Allrecipes.com Printed from Allrecipes.com 10/5/2011Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-17642688230325286132011-09-10T09:10:00.000-07:002011-09-10T09:10:10.834-07:00I'm a proud momma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The boys had their second game of the season last night. Wowzers... very fun! JV won against the Coachella Valley Arabs 33-0. Then the Varsity came out and won 28-7. It wasn't an easy game. Our guys had to really fight for it. I'm so proud of our Trojans! I was talking to Jordan this morning and he said they have played the easy teams, now they are gonna play against the hard teams. {like we get to play 29 for the Battle of the Bell in November, and right now, 29 also won their first 2 games... that is just my commentary, not Jor's opinion ;)}<br />
So, here are a few pics from the game, they are both #72:<br />
JV - Dalin is the center and a Defensive lineman, so he is in the game the whole time.<br />
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Varsity - Jordan is an Offensive Lineman and was one of the captains this game. <br />
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And there was some other fun at the game too. Harry and his football pal Mackenzie were hanging out again. Her brother is #6, Cody Blankenship.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PzWZKBUYaXMKWiMuXcIBPUKNSBtKwsNlf5FdFV1P_gYeyQppYhoje3CUOPzLPEcqBXtpwbOABqo5wFMIX6DzTbdC1zjr5GRGiLi_OxijwC691-YZxXH9IA92iS6u1Y9DjMPe5DZ4PcUJ/s1600/yv+vs+coahella+valley+9-9-11+%252860%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PzWZKBUYaXMKWiMuXcIBPUKNSBtKwsNlf5FdFV1P_gYeyQppYhoje3CUOPzLPEcqBXtpwbOABqo5wFMIX6DzTbdC1zjr5GRGiLi_OxijwC691-YZxXH9IA92iS6u1Y9DjMPe5DZ4PcUJ/s400/yv+vs+coahella+valley+9-9-11+%252860%2529.JPG" /></a></div><br />
& Dalin with Coach Phillips doing the shirt launch. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilMyMhPK8rplmlB-9hKp2YZooj6Y8Ih9j-xPscQ3nGeu6nEufpfAqQ8TyIVSrsUY7jnXufTdsPhfdPKvgh6Sf5pG668qQcMM7T-O8Rse4c3Ee8RtxfJTy6JluJsJJpu2IJHSa4ESoNO8g6/s1600/yv+vs+coahella+valley+9-9-11+%252871%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilMyMhPK8rplmlB-9hKp2YZooj6Y8Ih9j-xPscQ3nGeu6nEufpfAqQ8TyIVSrsUY7jnXufTdsPhfdPKvgh6Sf5pG668qQcMM7T-O8Rse4c3Ee8RtxfJTy6JluJsJJpu2IJHSa4ESoNO8g6/s400/yv+vs+coahella+valley+9-9-11+%252871%2529.JPG" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-26838285080956624942011-09-06T02:05:00.000-07:002011-09-06T02:05:00.321-07:00Just Chillin' studio J layoutI love how easy it is to make super-darling layouts using <br />
I used the Rough and Tumble paper pack, Card Trick pattern and Kit mix 4. <br />
<a href="https://scrapbookwithstarr.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185">Studio J!</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-11221104776592512732011-09-05T02:12:00.000-07:002011-09-05T02:12:00.418-07:00We Sk8edHere we are having fun on Harry's very first time ice skating. We went skating at <a href="http://www.snoopyshomeice.com/">Snoopy's Home Ice</a> in Santa Rosa, CA. It was a neat place for Harrison to have his first skating experience. The snack bar is called the Warm Puppy Cafe and I just couldn't resist snapping a pic of these "Charlie Brownies".<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLZjVpqRqwNBmYY6hM6aABzI8oLzrBPKRG0j_JXUXtyVMwOk_nHYaqS0xi3cRhCV9hxxuaatc1iiksr77fi7HOKfyxWZwSCX-BKaT5BOtSDt-5q9fzwqOynivvd4jgBya59R2zMUL21aQ/s1600/IMG_0544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="400" width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTLZjVpqRqwNBmYY6hM6aABzI8oLzrBPKRG0j_JXUXtyVMwOk_nHYaqS0xi3cRhCV9hxxuaatc1iiksr77fi7HOKfyxWZwSCX-BKaT5BOtSDt-5q9fzwqOynivvd4jgBya59R2zMUL21aQ/s400/IMG_0544.JPG" /></a></div>If you ever find yourself near Santa Rosa, CA, you should make a trip to this ice rink and the <a href="http://www.schulzmuseum.org/">Charles M. Schultz Museum</a> right next door. <br />
I used <a href="https://scrapbookwithstarr.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185">Studio J</a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to make this fast and easy layout. Wonderland paper pack, Front and Center in the Middle, and kit mix 6. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcm_0eIVGa4wlix9azActuI-cenGjVWPsF6erhZode0JlvJiY4rc7XpFPfjtYcb4jnfwQ1ik8yTWMyAUQx55oOINrV2VoRknl9cb45TyId3nCDxPrUvnJ7RyRx3ZRmW2w1sGymngC0GGHw/s1600/ice_skating_-_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="223" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcm_0eIVGa4wlix9azActuI-cenGjVWPsF6erhZode0JlvJiY4rc7XpFPfjtYcb4jnfwQ1ik8yTWMyAUQx55oOINrV2VoRknl9cb45TyId3nCDxPrUvnJ7RyRx3ZRmW2w1sGymngC0GGHw/s400/ice_skating_-_4.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-18679286336388941042011-09-04T18:04:00.000-07:002011-09-04T18:04:34.287-07:00Christmas Card Play Day!Come on over and get a head start on your Christmas cards. Use my Stamps, Cardstock, Patterned paper, Idea books & my Cricut to create as many cards as you can in 90 minutes. Cost for the class is $15<br />
Please RSVP so I can be sure to have enough supplies for you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-552351071694214292011-09-03T13:11:00.000-07:002011-09-03T13:13:32.610-07:00ice ice babyI just placed a <a href="https://scrapbookwithstarr.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185">Studio J order</a>. I absolutely love how simple and yet awesome this program is. I wanted to make some super fast layouts of my recent trip to northern California with Harrison to visit my parents. I used the pre-set toggle accents and didn't make many changes in order to save time & keep them easy. Here is a cute page. I used the Wonderland paper kit and the Fantastic Five pattern and Kit Mix 1. Super-easy, super-fast,super-cute, and super-affordable! <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-6537255944103819722011-08-15T08:47:00.001-07:002011-08-15T10:04:36.535-07:00Rock your month & get 4 Stamp sets for just $5!!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsURiKXtUl79V4O9CFHTNdPPOw4bgiUAey8m9_88seeK001BXaFNkdB_9quNC4ewEHxNIaImjGrdZ5jBlVSaqw1LDpLjDEhBscRt_PMp-7dMhqjS4TlxiGiVRNQZjloohWo2kUnBo8h0e/s1600/Aug2011CC_ImageGallery_SOM.ashx" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="340" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsURiKXtUl79V4O9CFHTNdPPOw4bgiUAey8m9_88seeK001BXaFNkdB_9quNC4ewEHxNIaImjGrdZ5jBlVSaqw1LDpLjDEhBscRt_PMp-7dMhqjS4TlxiGiVRNQZjloohWo2kUnBo8h0e/s400/Aug2011CC_ImageGallery_SOM.ashx" /></a></div>IN CELEBRATION OF OUR NEWLY UPDATED STAMP OF the Month program, we’re throwing in a little something extra: a FREE* bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50 or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface bonus A-size set FREE (retail value $6.95)! Think of it as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set, and we’ll throw in a second stamp set FREE! It’s Extra! Extra! September is National Stamping Month!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-y_nrMXJuSg_67ElRzYe0zfQLyfeFC9EC2gMcAHoF3BUZudGUPKzBKLfqgvbYyNbte8lAHLrbYcu9MaslNXaAeW6DDbUrW0O4R_MzABStb3x8oHFMEGTtux1ETNU3qV5caEtts21ReTti/s1600/08_SOM_Stamps.ashx" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="150" width="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-y_nrMXJuSg_67ElRzYe0zfQLyfeFC9EC2gMcAHoF3BUZudGUPKzBKLfqgvbYyNbte8lAHLrbYcu9MaslNXaAeW6DDbUrW0O4R_MzABStb3x8oHFMEGTtux1ETNU3qV5caEtts21ReTti/s400/08_SOM_Stamps.ashx" /></a></div><br />
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Get in on the fun and during the month of August, you can get the MOST for your money! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMyP_L16tq-tTKX7qfkkr3bJdSMuSIu2Yf8ZTRwQbqCWZGMQmgQbdJ-OKWO8Cew7riybGSBf-46dvq69ZQn-B5RAXZmf_4-bmkiIOyvFAOApIqDgDrGUBonxXv0BMVfCQN2cJvJV1ab0I/s1600/Sep_CC_stamps+%25281%2529.ashx" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="194" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMyP_L16tq-tTKX7qfkkr3bJdSMuSIu2Yf8ZTRwQbqCWZGMQmgQbdJ-OKWO8Cew7riybGSBf-46dvq69ZQn-B5RAXZmf_4-bmkiIOyvFAOApIqDgDrGUBonxXv0BMVfCQN2cJvJV1ab0I/s400/Sep_CC_stamps+%25281%2529.ashx" /></a></div><br />
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TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMPING MONTH IN September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp <br />
set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You’ll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you’ll use in your handmade cards all year. And with a retail value of $35.90, this set drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun <br />
stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-12923719932019698872011-07-23T08:49:00.000-07:002011-07-23T08:49:03.061-07:00Closing VideoWow! There are no words that can really describe how much fun convention was. Dave's uncle asked me about it, and said he was glad I had fun, but he "just didn't get it." Here is a short video that showcases just a tiny bit of the magic we had at our convention this year. & if you look close enough, you will see me and my friends Desiree and Denise. (look for the Cricut box... Desiree won a Cricut!!!)<br />
If this looks amazing to you too, think about joining me at convention next summer in Dallas, TX! <br />
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<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OdUV0y4RFDI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-62305660686478496162011-05-27T21:57:00.000-07:002011-05-27T21:57:49.960-07:00studio j is so much fun!Close to my Heart is pretty much the best! Here is another great video to show you some awesome tricks.<br />
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I am super excited about <a href="https://scrapbookwithstarr.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185">Studio J</a>! Have you tried it yet?<br />
There are only a few more days to get in on the AMAZING special!!!! <br />
Did I mention that we have the most awesome deal during May? You don't want to miss out! <br />
Click <a href="https://orders.closetomyheart.com/Enrollment/Default.aspx?SponsorID=7254037&h=0">here</a> to sign up! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-43737006327970473242011-05-22T11:46:00.000-07:002011-05-22T11:46:26.537-07:00A successful crop, Super-cute new journal, & only 9 more days to get in on the CTMH special!Yesterday was my May crop. We had so much fun, a delightful Asian Chicken salad with fresh homemade bread, tons of free-play, an abundance of candy, and great company! If you missed the crop yesterday, you won’t want to miss the next one on June 25th! (only $35… It’s a sweet deal!) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ96bkc00Kh4itnD280bIc6VGRNohy_I5PlyAXdVyfDjFV9nF3iPALg_MMO2WEqTNSaN3E3QEcoP99gHl5cf-4B1fp4b4WgC2YRv6NG0M4yFIunqQt01UUASPNzzIaCzYoCKpDRu6uL4fw/s1600/IMG_7733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ96bkc00Kh4itnD280bIc6VGRNohy_I5PlyAXdVyfDjFV9nF3iPALg_MMO2WEqTNSaN3E3QEcoP99gHl5cf-4B1fp4b4WgC2YRv6NG0M4yFIunqQt01UUASPNzzIaCzYoCKpDRu6uL4fw/s320/IMG_7733.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>During my crop, I was able to work on something for myself. I made this darling My Creations Journal using left over’s and the awesome stamp set from the fantastic <a href="https://scrapbookwithstarr.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6043&CatalogID=710">You & Me kit</a>! My favorite part is the super-cute stacked buttons! I am totally in love with button stacking right now! <br />
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I saw this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PFsArr4Z1s">video</a> for a cute smash book and I thought, coolio, I can totally make that with one of our <a href="https://scrapbookwithstarr.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5029">My Creations Journals</a>! I can just add a <a href="https://scrapbookwithstarr.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=173">Bonding Memories glue pen</a> and a cute marker or pen to journal with, and slam-bam -> my own super easy DIY smoosh-book! <br />
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And last, but probably the most important part of this post… <br />
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There are only 9 more days left to take advantage of the unbelievable special with Close to my Heart this month!!! That’s right… you really can’t afford to miss out on this killer deal!!!! <br />
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Now’s the Time!<br />
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Join the Close To My Heart family during May and get the new Consultant Kit at 50% off!<br />
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Have you ever thought: “I really need to catch up on my scrapbooking.”?<br />
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Have I got a deal for you! May is National Scrapbooking Month and Close to my Heart is offering a special so amazing you and your friends will all want to jump at the chance to snap it up! <br />
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This month you can get a 1 year Studio J membership (worth $99), a Free National Scrapbooking Month kit (worth $34.95) Plus 2 additional scrapbooking kits of your choice for only $64.50. That’s over $300 worth of CTMH for just $64.50!!!! Then, receive a 22% discount on all your Close to my heart purchases including your Studio J layouts for the next 4 months! I told you it was an amazing deal! So, what’s the catch??? Are you afraid of selling stuff??? Guess what: you don’t have to sell anything. If you like scrapbooking, you can be your own best customer. & ordering your own Studio J layouts count!!! Sound good? <a href="https://orders.closetomyheart.com/Enrollment/Default.aspx?SponsorID=7254037&h=0">Click here</a> to get started, or contact me right away and I’ll be happy to help answer any questions you have! Seriously, this deal rocks! & if you have an extra $89.50 (that is with tax and shipping) hanging around, you will not want to miss this offer!!!! <br />
Contact me today to find out more!!! :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-42652232903287368702011-05-14T16:09:00.000-07:002011-05-14T16:09:13.574-07:00Starr’s Famous CookiesYesterday I posted about the "better for you cookies" and that was pretty fun but no one in my family liked them. So, today, because we are actually not going on our beach trip after all, and I got to stay home and try to keep my mind off the fact that the dog bit Harry in the face and he is at the ER with his Dad & Jordie, I decided to make *my* cookies. <br />
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(I swear, I was gonna make them and post about them sometime soon... I just wasn't planning on it so soon.)<br />
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I have had this recipe for years! I got it from Tabitha or Wendy Towne, like 15 years ago. It started as the "Neiman Marcus Cookie Recipe" and over the years I have kind of perfected it. (like, I don't use the grated candy bar like the original recipe calls for)<br />
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Today I tried to do my usual "dabbling" and forgot that I needed to follow the recipe exactly. So, these cookies, although not dry, are a little stiff. I switched the amounts of flour and oatmeal today. *don't do that when you make these* <br />
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These are my families favorite and are the cookies that we sell to raise money for Tender Loving Christmas, and that we give away to our friends and loved ones. Enjoy! <br />
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Here we go:<br />
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Starr’s Famous Cookies <br />
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• 2 cups butter <br />
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• 2 cups sugar <br />
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• 2 cups brown sugar <br />
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• 4 eggs <br />
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• 2 tsp. vanilla <br />
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• 1 tsp. salt<br />
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• 2 tsp. baking soda <br />
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• 2 tsp baking powder <br />
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• 5 cups oatmeal (blended)<br />
• 4 cups flour <br />
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• 24 oz. chocolate chips<br />
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• 3 cups chopped nuts (your choice, I love pecans) <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is Harry, before the incident, with our other dog, Korndawg. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Korn would never try to eat Harry, but he sure does like to try and steal cookies off the counter ;)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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While baking is a form of chemistry. <br />
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And since I like to do my own thing waaay to much, I sometimes discover lots of ways to not do something. lol. <br />
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This morning the mailman delivered 2 boxes from QVC. I don't shop there, but I know someone who does. So these boxes were a treat and surprise. One box had a George Forman type omelet maker in it, and the other contained a fun looking cook book. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eat-What-You-Love-Incredible/dp/0762434325">Eat What You Love</a>, by Marlene Koch. It is a cookbook with lots of supposedly delightful dishes, with all the taste you are hoping for without the fat, sugar & calories you would expect. <br />
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& since I am in the mood for chocolate... and the cookies on the cover looked good to me, I decided to give them a try. Here are a few rules I gave myself:<br />
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1. follow the instructions exactly<br />
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2. follow the instructions exactly<br />
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3. follow the instructions exactly<br />
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(cause you know, I like to dabble, and change things up a bit. and then it never fails... I just don't like that recipe. Never mind that I didn't actually make that recipe.)<br />
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So, with those simple rules, I set to work whipping up these cookies. <br />
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First I called my mom to thank her for the book. (that took an hour and 11 mins.) Then I looked for the recipe shown on the cover of the book. Surprisingly, there are not as many pictures in here as I expected. I found the green "classic cookies and cake" section in the back of the book and got to work. <br />
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The recipe calls for a large bowl, so then I had to actually *read* the recipe to decide exactly how big this bowl needed to be. I decided the 2 qt pampered chef mixing bowl would do the job. I got my butter out and about that time, decided to blog it, so I had to set up a quick photo-shoot. <br />
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Here is Max helping me out:<br />
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* I will note here that it probably won't take all day for you to make these cookies, since you may not need to stop to call your mom and then set up a photo shoot just to make these. And as I write this, the cookies are cooling on the counter, and I have not tested them, so I don't know how this is going to turn out.<br />
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Ok, so on to the cookie making:<br />
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<a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=UPsCW31IPYIC&pg=PA385&lpg=PA385&dq=better+for+you+chocolate+chip+cookies+Marlene+koch&source=bl&ots=if-4JBqC7q&sig=CxgYboRtqqtVYZS9hLWFf3nPehY&hl=en&ei=3bLNTau7MaXm0QG16tX1DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CBkQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=better%20for%20you%20chocolate%20chip%20cookies%20Marlene%20koch&f=false">Better-For-You Chocolate Chip Cookies by Marlene Koch</a><br />
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Nutritional Info<br />
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• Fat: 4.7g <br />
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• Carbohydrates: 11.9g <br />
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• Calories: 93.0 <br />
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• Protein: 14.7g <br />
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Ingredients<br />
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1 Cup All purpose Flour<br />
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1/2 Cup white whole wheat Flour<br />
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3/4 tsp Baking Soda<br />
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1/2 cup Butter, softened<br />
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1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar <br />
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1/4 Granulated Sugar<br />
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1/4 Splenda Granulated Sugar (I used Stater Bros brand)<br />
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1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract<br />
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1 Large Egg<br />
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1/2 cup mini-chocolate chips <br />
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1/4 cup chopped Pecans or walnuts<br />
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Directions<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.<br />
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2. In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, and baking soda.<br />
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3. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugars, and sweetener until very light and creamy. Beat in the vanilla and egg. Add the flour mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.<br />
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4. drop the dough by level tablespoons onto a baking sheet 2 inches apart. <br />
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Flatten the cookies by pressing down on the dough with a spatula or the bottom of a glass.<br />
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5. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until lightly browned and set.<br />
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Cool on the baking sheet until firm. Remove to wire racks to finish cooling.<br />
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I did actually cool them on a wire rack!!! I did! I promise. (I just didn't get a shot of that, so this is a pic of the foil set)<br />
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Number of Servings: 28<br />
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Ok, so... my first thoughts were <br />
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* no salt?<br />
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* this is waaaaayyy smaller than what I usually make. I wonder if it is because it isn't yummy and this is the "try me" batch, to know not to make them again.<br />
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*Why do I need to spray the cookie sheet with Pam????<br />
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* the raw cookie dough has a good "flour" flavor, with a slight "splenda" bite to it.<br />
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* the wet mixture from the beaters = tasty :)<br />
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I used the mixer to mix in the wet ingredients, but folded in the dry with a spoon. <br />
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The whole "1 level teaspoon" thing was bugging me, (and totally time consuming) so I did the second pan with the handy-dandy pampered chef cookie scoop; because I didn't outfit my kitchen with these amazing gadgets for nothing!<br />
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I have never smooshed a cookie with a glass bottom before, so that was a first. <br />
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The instructions say to bake for 7-9 mins, so I kept them in for 8 mins. <br />
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When I took the cookies off the "sprayed" pan, I still didn't get it. But when I took the second (rebel) batch off the other pan covered in tin foil and no spray, I could see bits of leftover cookie on the foil still. (so maybe the author knew what she was talking about)<br />
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I let the cookies cool while I typed this up.<br />
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taste:<br />
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good!<br />
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light & fluffy<br />
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a bit dry <br />
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cant really notice the splenda <br />
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cant really notice the butter either<br />
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not my normal cookie!<br />
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dont need to spray pan!<br />
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I would probably make these again, just not for the fam.<br />
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(however, I know my family will notice that these are not MY cookies!)<br />
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</div>*Jordan says "they are not as good as your cookies. too dry, too crunchy. not as good as yours. & they are too dry"<br />
Dalin says "too small, taste funny"<br />
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* this took waaaayyy too much time to make/blog about. but it was kinda fun. <br />
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So, my faithful readers, let me know what you think. Give them a try and post your results here. :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-7782888343508020222011-05-10T17:14:00.000-07:002011-05-10T17:14:17.041-07:00Join Close to my Heart this month for half price!!!<a href="https://orders.closetomyheart.com/Enrollment/Default.aspx?SponsorID=7254037&h=0">New Consultant Kit is 50% Off</a> <br />
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How cute is this??? Come on over to my house on Monday, October 25 at 10 am, or Saturday, November 6 at 10 am and make one for yourself! <br />
Cost: $20<br />
Pre-pay and register 2 weeks in advance so I can have all of your supplies ready.<br />
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So, this morning I got off the phone with a hostess and Dave wanted to make sure that my order was going in right away... He wants me to start earning points right now! Good news for him! It all starts today, so wish us luck, host a class, place an order, join one of my clubs, or even better, Join my team, and then earn the cruise for yourself!!! Can you picture yourself in Hawaii with the one you love the most? Join me & Dave in March of 2012. Ask me how you can earn the Close to my Heart incentive Cruise!!!<br />
Join us for 7 days in paradise!<br />
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Breath-taking waterfalls, stunning beaches, exotic snorkeling, world-class golfing, tropical scenery, flowing lava, island culture, and more await you on this luxury cruise of the incomparable Hawaiian islands—truly a slice of heaven on earth!<br />
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Qualifying Period: October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643379981990155519.post-49618457050883146112010-10-01T14:30:00.000-07:002010-10-01T14:30:51.703-07:00October Stamp of the MonthShare the Magic<br />
OOOhhh, how cute is this stamp set?!?!?<br />
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Want to join an exclusive club? Every month Close To My Heart offers you an exclusive My Acrylix® D-size stamp set FREE or at a large discount. The stamp set is available to qualifying customers for that month only. It’s our way of saying thank you, and your way of getting fantastic deals on our amazing stamps!<br />
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