Roberts Cookies

Betty Crocker, but it is known as the Robert's cookie, because these are the only chocolate chip cookie that we had growing up.  It was famous from my brothers making it down to when I have made them.  I hope it isn't copy writing, because it's one that I want to reach anywhere I go.  SO yummy.

1 c. sugar

1 c. packed brown sugar

2/3 c. soft butter

2/3 c. shortening

2 eggs

2 t. vanilla

Mix the above ingredients, then stir  in

3 c. flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. salt      ( combine dry ingredients first )

1 c. chocolate chips

Bake @ 375 8 to 10 minutes     2 dozen

Pillow

Okay, so I know pillows are way simple, but I'm excited about this inspiration. This was left over material from a baby blanket for a friend. My daughter loves the mink, and she hasn't had a real size pillow, combine the too, and wa la.

Next thing to try with the left overs of the left overs....

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72747095/chloe-pink-damask-elephant-sensory?ref=sr_gallery_2&ga_search_query=elephants&ga_page=7&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

I also have made bibs with mink and used a bib to wipe down the counter and they make great clothes for clean up...

Whenever you work with mink, before sewing pull a little tight and pin, or else you will have extra fabric at the end.

BEST Brownie EVER!

I'm picky about my brownies. I don't want them cakey or too densey. I've tried all kinds of brownie recipes NEVER satisfied. I was talking to my friend and she said she had the best, and she did!!
 from Wendy

 Fudgy Brownies

1 1/3 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup cocoa

 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Melt butter in a saucepan on low heat. Remove butter from heat and stir in cocoa. Add sugar eggs, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and mix. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

"Owl" be His hands

We had a Relief Society Meeting where service was purpose and owls were are theme. This creation happened when I was thinking of a centerpiece. A little scrap paper action, sticks, and a milk jug. It's awesome when things just come together. (its kinda funny too, b/c I thought of the milk jug b/c there was an empty one on my table)

Charli's Ice Cream Pie

In-laws came in town and made this, very refreshing summer sweet! (especially if you like lemonade, kinda reminded me of key lime pie) For the ice cream pie: 2 cups ice cream 8 oz cool whip (we used the light) 1/3 cup strawberry lemonade (we could only find pink lemonade) 1/3 cup water Whip together and put in graham cracker crust. When we make it, it usually completely fills the crust. But, if you use the bigger crusts, just up your ingredients. Then chill.

Greek Yogurt

I buy Brown Cow Vanilla Yogurt. My sister-in-law got me on it, I normally don't like yogurt. I didn't like hearing oh have yogurt for dessert with berries, yeah, no I don't like yogurt, but this kind I did. Today while I was surfing through sites, I found this one. http://www.theyummylife.com/make_your_own_greek_yogurt Didn't know the difference between Greek Yogurt and regular. Now I do, and I tried it too! I was amazed to see how much whey came out of my yogurt, and the taste of a creamier yogurt. Super cool. Now for the hot summer I put some by the teaspoon on wax paper and have them in the freezer for a cold tasty snack.

Challah Bread

This bread was awesome. I had never made it, or heard of it for that matter. I'm not going to give you the recipe that I made, b/c I want to respect where it came from, my American's Test Kitchen Book, but I looked at a few online and am leaving that info with you. What I noticed the most about this bread compared to others is how many eggs you use. I believe my recipe called for 4, but more than other breads. It was a fun bread to "twist" things up a bit. ;)