I was cleaning out the fridge so I could have room to put away groceries, and some fresh produce when I noticed that the water filter light was showing that its time to be replaced. I thought I could hold off until after all the construction is done on our street, as I am not sure if they are going to shut off our water again. If they do then it makes a mess of the filter. Just have to wait and see, and will continue to buy bottled water.
But back to the “putting away the groceries”… I need to buy a few more canning jars so I can make some more salsa. I am pleased with how it turned out and want to have plenty on hand for the winter. Along with the salsa, I want to try my hand at making pickles. I will have to get my hubby working on those shelves in the basement, as I want to stock them up!!
I have been in a baking mood lately. Banana muffins, blueberry muffins, zucchini bread, and now these yummy strawberry bars. I can’t wait until they are out of the oven! I’ll post pictures later.
1 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. oatmeal
1/3 c. firm butter
1 egg
1/4 c. milk
2/3 c. strawberry jam (I used a jar of my homemade strawberry jam)
Powdered sugar
In a mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and granulated sugar; mix in oatmeal. Cut in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Beat egg and milk. Gradually add egg mixture to flour mixture, mixing until well blended.
Spread about half of the dough in a greased, paper lined or non stick 8″ square baking pan. Spread evenly with jam. Drop remaining dough evenly by spoonfuls over mixture.
Bake at 375 degrees until well browned, 35 to 40 minutes.
Cut into bars, about 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ while still warm. Sift lightly with powdered sugar.
About 1 1/2 dozen.
I have been looking for a design for those cigars that dads can hand out when their baby’s are born. I want to have some extra special things for my cousin to have once her baby is born in November. She is not being treated all that well by some of the members of our family and its heart breaking! We just had her shower, and she was showered with all sorts of love from her mom’s side of the family, as well as the dad to be’s side. I have a few things that I have been working on knit wise as well for her.
Cookies
1 box (18.25 oz) Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® chocolate fudge cake mix
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Frosting
1 1/2 containers (12 oz each) Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons milk
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, 3/4 cup peanut butter, the water, vanilla and eggs on medium speed about 2 minutes or until blended. Gently stir in chocolate chips. Onto cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
3. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
4. In medium bowl, stir together frosting ingredients. Frost cookies with frosting.
Its been a few years since we have taken a real vacation, and I think its time we look into going away. I want to surprise my husband with a fun get away. He has worked lots of long hours since starting his new job so a week away would be just what the doctor ordered. He so deserves this, as he is making it possible for me to no longer have to do daycare. I want to do something nice for him.
Some friends of mine just stayed at the Outer Banks vacation rentals and loved it. After looking at the website, I am “in love”! Ocean front rooms with a gorgeous view. Nothing like waking up and watching a sunrise while still in bed! Or we could have our coffee and cocoa out on one of the decks.
We could do some site seeing, and possibly visit some friends of ours who have moved down there. I may even allow my hubby to teach me how to golf. When we are done with all there is to do in the Carolina’s we can head back to the house and lounge around the pool.
Our 15th wedding anniversary is coming up soon and I would like to go away for a week, I just wonder if the East Coast will be warm enough in March? Carolina Designs will be getting a phone call soon, as I am ready to pack my bags!