Whippersnappers

When you want or need cookies. Doesn't matter what kind you want, you can use this recipe to make them.


Whippersnappers

1 approx 18 oz box any flavor cake mix
1 large beaten egg
2 cups coolwhip

beat the egg in a separate dish with a fork and make sure to measure the coolwhip. a 16 oz container has more than 2 cups in it. Mix all ingredients together. Batter will be stiff and sticky. Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake @350 for 10-12 min. cool on wire rack.  Top with powdered sugar if you like. Makes approx 3 dozen cookies.
Note: These cookies don't spread out a lot and are soft and fluffy. I used cherry chip and next will try chocolate fudge. You can also make additions like dried fruits and chocolate chips or nuts. Be creative!

My Favorite Fall Recipe Of the Year, Apple Orchard Bars

This recipe comes from ( Believe it or not) a series of murder mystery books I have been reading, by Joanne Fluke. This is an amazing fall recipe and as a bonus, it makes the whole house smell wonderful.

Apple Orchard Bars

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F., rack in the middle position.
1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 beaten eggs (you can beat them up with a fork)
1/2 cup rolled oats (uncooked oatmeal)
1 cup peeled chopped apple ( I used 2 Large Gala apples almost 2 cups)
2 cups flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups flour (not sifted)

 * I chopped my apples in a food processor. You can also shred them or just dice them up really small*

Melt butter, add the sugars, and stir. Add baking soda, salt, baking powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and beaten eggs. Mix well. Then add chopped apple and 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut. (Reserve 1/2 cup for on top.) Add the flour and mix it all thoroughly. Grease a 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan. Spoon the dough in and smooth it with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup coconut you reserved evenly on top ( press it down a little so it sticks after it's baked). Bake at 375 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes, or until slightly browned on top. Let cool and cut into bars like brownies.
I think this would be good with a caramel sauce on it but it's great all by itself.

Note: Not sure why this is considered a "bar" it bakes up more like a cake or muffin.

Been a while!

Well it sure has been a while but I thought I should drop in and say HI! Noticing today that I have all of 1 follower (thanks Carrie) I figure I better start keeping up. Some days I just don"t have time. With working and trying to get the new house done, it's been pretty crazy around here. Just finished putting a new roof on this old place which BTW is for sale if you know anyone interested in an old stone house with lots or grass to mow. Needless to say it was an uneventful summer and we didn't do much other than work, work and go to camp, oh and work! Well now that colder weather is around the corner maybe I will remember to update this a little more often. Til then, See ya later

I AM NOT SUPER WOMAN

Why is it that most women are expected... NOT ASKED but expected to do the housekeeping, the laundry, the cooking and well anything else around the house that needs to be done EVEN AFTER working a full 8 hour work day. I mean come on!!! how much energy are we supposed to have for 1 day. we work and so do the men in our lives. The kids go to school and have homework to do. If everyone has had a full day already then shouldn't we all pitch in and help out around the house. I've been told that it's my job but I have never seen a paycheck from it. In fact I rarely even hear a thank you for it. Thinking I should go on strike until the union can negotiate a better contract!!!

Closed for the season.... See you in the spring

Well you guessed it, another year come and gone and camp is closed for the season. What a great year it was. Lots of  food, friends, fires and ooooohhhhh the jello shots. Yeah I tend to overindulge but so what, you only live once and life is ttoooo short not to do what you love (or who lol) but anyway....everyone packed up everything they had and closed up their campers for another season. What a long winter this will be. Still seems so out of place, we do this every year, this year so many people weren't there.They were missed so much by everyone this year. Next season wont be any different. OK past the sentimental stuff. I am going to miss the late night fires and talks with friends.The kids laughing and having fun ( young and old) Just too bad we waited too late in the year for the dinner get togethers. Didn't I say I was done with the sentimental stuff? oh well so I get a little emotional sometimes...Get over it! We will of course see each other through the winter but it's never the same. There is just something about the crackling fire, looking up at the stars, full moons, the wind blowing through the trees, but the friends are still the best thing about it. They are always there for each other and we can talk about ANYTHING!!! And most will do anything for each other. I will always value the friends I have there and will treasure forever the memories made with the friends we have lost along the way. So until next spring rolls around, I hope for many many gatherings with those friends through the winter and next year hope to see them all happy and safe as we begin another season. Love to you all and see you soon!!Oo

Funeral protesting....

 My sister got me started on this one so blame her for the ranting. My answer to her question of

Is the right to protest at funerals of soldiers a protected right or not? (not if you believe in it or not, just if it's a protected right)

MY answer: They seem to be forgetting how they came by their first amendment right to begin with !! It's because of the soldiers. They are the reason we have any freedom to begin with no matter what your opinion is of war or government. They are disrespecting the very people they should be thanking for their rights! I mean COME ON!!! If it were their family member they wouldn't want protesters at the funeral. And to be screaming GOD HATES FAGS or GOD HATES...... Who are they to speak for GOD. they are simply speaking for themselves and are using a religious platform to voice those opinions. If they want to protest FINE !!! Do it with a little dignity and respect. and have a little respect for those who chose to give their lives so they could have the freedom and the right to protest at all. Without soldiers we would be prisoners in our own homes and wouldn't be able to speak our minds without being persecuted for it.

What can I say......

Well not much in the way of thoughts for the day. Guess when I get tired I stop thinking. Nothing wrong with that right? I still don't think i will ever get used to the 5am alarm. But at least I have good company at work now instead of being alone most of the day. It's nice to have someone to talk to once in a while. Looking forward to our last weekend at camp.Time to close up for the year. Already feels like it's going to be a very long winter so I can't imagine how long it really will be. Oh well, 6 months, then Back to camp, great friends, late nights and JELLO SHOTS. maybe I will be more talkative tomorrow. See you then