tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945366774177989252024-03-07T23:15:21.386-08:00Suzy Social Worker by Day.... Betty Crocker By Night...saving the world...one cookie at a time...Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-38271935295808315592017-09-22T17:08:00.001-07:002017-09-22T17:08:18.958-07:00A year later......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Just to prove that Suzy Social Worker is still baking and social working......</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RpNV7NFg4ZQ/WcWlKUM8QsI/AAAAAAAANxs/IFmEmOU_rlYjJk-5hIqwy8-jkHL-5kmpgCLcBGAs/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RpNV7NFg4ZQ/WcWlKUM8QsI/AAAAAAAANxs/IFmEmOU_rlYjJk-5hIqwy8-jkHL-5kmpgCLcBGAs/s400/006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iZuuPGGFWuE/WcWlSmFEF7I/AAAAAAAANxw/gxfLeJLgkTgWqtjT8qeKGsJIZW1I6B7pACLcBGAs/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iZuuPGGFWuE/WcWlSmFEF7I/AAAAAAAANxw/gxfLeJLgkTgWqtjT8qeKGsJIZW1I6B7pACLcBGAs/s400/001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N7O8jsSLcks/WcWlaJLz5WI/AAAAAAAANx0/16Ku0eHgoewCFyX12TW2zciwValxh3WxwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_7750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N7O8jsSLcks/WcWlaJLz5WI/AAAAAAAANx0/16Ku0eHgoewCFyX12TW2zciwValxh3WxwCLcBGAs/s400/IMG_7750.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-92063235085401043282016-06-25T07:06:00.001-07:002016-06-25T07:06:49.360-07:00Is it really almost July??<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Saturday Everyone.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It is almost July which means that summer is flying by....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Which makes me very sad.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love summertime-</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
long days</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
cool nights</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
pool time</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Comfest</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
sunshine</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
and so much more. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TCSLog6Xc9Y/V26OgG6gJmI/AAAAAAAAHrk/f13xx2qF_t8yN_MpxjkW4QHZ4aTt0UUDQCLcB/s1600/IMG_6992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TCSLog6Xc9Y/V26OgG6gJmI/AAAAAAAAHrk/f13xx2qF_t8yN_MpxjkW4QHZ4aTt0UUDQCLcB/s400/IMG_6992.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mwVo9JzHjlw/V26Oj--c9BI/AAAAAAAAHrs/bMFLRWxug3MZkADkQ3FBuQ_31O8Ot9pQACLcB/s1600/IMG_6997.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mwVo9JzHjlw/V26Oj--c9BI/AAAAAAAAHrs/bMFLRWxug3MZkADkQ3FBuQ_31O8Ot9pQACLcB/s400/IMG_6997.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dqN6lzEfsq4/V26OmChWg2I/AAAAAAAAHr0/qYytXxpFaIEkfXRN-p7mMaIor1azxnrfwCLcB/s1600/IMG_7001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dqN6lzEfsq4/V26OmChWg2I/AAAAAAAAHr0/qYytXxpFaIEkfXRN-p7mMaIor1azxnrfwCLcB/s400/IMG_7001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FxXcF9x36LQ/V26OsD1y0fI/AAAAAAAAHr8/oO7ORBEY1f00sc-2rLAIlRlJBLTdv-i4wCLcB/s1600/IMG_7212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FxXcF9x36LQ/V26OsD1y0fI/AAAAAAAAHr8/oO7ORBEY1f00sc-2rLAIlRlJBLTdv-i4wCLcB/s400/IMG_7212.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VbsYHJ2alvs/V26OwVixDhI/AAAAAAAAHsE/7T-YTjVDaCkYbPphJjQkbUa-5bOTdukSgCLcB/s1600/IMG_7215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VbsYHJ2alvs/V26OwVixDhI/AAAAAAAAHsE/7T-YTjVDaCkYbPphJjQkbUa-5bOTdukSgCLcB/s400/IMG_7215.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PUsGC4Ze1TE/V26OyNEs1bI/AAAAAAAAHsM/IxRJ4kjhgvIFtr2ap70DEsY48PE8XRJgwCLcB/s1600/IMG_7373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PUsGC4Ze1TE/V26OyNEs1bI/AAAAAAAAHsM/IxRJ4kjhgvIFtr2ap70DEsY48PE8XRJgwCLcB/s400/IMG_7373.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CDi2puzVgpE/V26O1wGzbiI/AAAAAAAAHsU/oi2bv4UNFQcRD6YwYvrIwz9d2LVxkcpIQCLcB/s1600/IMG_7390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CDi2puzVgpE/V26O1wGzbiI/AAAAAAAAHsU/oi2bv4UNFQcRD6YwYvrIwz9d2LVxkcpIQCLcB/s400/IMG_7390.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Given my blogging history you likely won't see me again until fall.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Until then.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enjoy!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Summer everyone!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles-</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-36793405620279953442016-01-24T17:09:00.001-08:002016-01-24T17:09:19.422-08:002015...... a month late.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Just to prove to you that I am still alive....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
and I did bake some in 2015....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here are a few pics to prove it....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Lemon Ricotta Cookies</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7MtgFp-0_zE/VqVyKsSOFLI/AAAAAAAAHqM/wBpLh7xMig4/s1600/IMG_5483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7MtgFp-0_zE/VqVyKsSOFLI/AAAAAAAAHqM/wBpLh7xMig4/s400/IMG_5483.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Chocolate Cupcakes with Biscoff Buttercream...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A personal favorite...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N9zFe2hyvj0/VqVyfVFWamI/AAAAAAAAHqU/Ex5PNxmWMrU/s1600/IMG_6025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N9zFe2hyvj0/VqVyfVFWamI/AAAAAAAAHqU/Ex5PNxmWMrU/s400/IMG_6025.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
There is no excuse for bad lighting...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
except for when you live in Ohio</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and it is dark at 3pm in the winter....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k4IAmcW5y50/VqVyk12mIqI/AAAAAAAAHqg/PuDdhGkY-78/s1600/IMG_6034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k4IAmcW5y50/VqVyk12mIqI/AAAAAAAAHqg/PuDdhGkY-78/s400/IMG_6034.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think I like the real thing better. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Don't believe me....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Check out this <a href="http://suzysocialworkermeetsbettycrocker.blogspot.com/2014/03/theres-correct-and-there-is-incorrect.html" target="_blank">post</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-48xviaxJXUs/VqVyk_xIcEI/AAAAAAAAHqc/EQSJ_8t7Os0/s1600/IMG_6054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-48xviaxJXUs/VqVyk_xIcEI/AAAAAAAAHqc/EQSJ_8t7Os0/s400/IMG_6054.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Fun cookies with an inside joke...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dK9b9CkY31w/VqVy4yXK-bI/AAAAAAAAHqs/5QoXsv7uG-4/s1600/IMG_6052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dK9b9CkY31w/VqVy4yXK-bI/AAAAAAAAHqs/5QoXsv7uG-4/s400/IMG_6052.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Mini blueberry pies...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
because...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
blueberry PIE in a portable package.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NG5rjRG_AtE/VqVy-YyiMqI/AAAAAAAAHq8/4-7KcRD_eCE/s1600/IMG_6510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NG5rjRG_AtE/VqVy-YyiMqI/AAAAAAAAHq8/4-7KcRD_eCE/s400/IMG_6510.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oatmeal chocolate chip bars...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
because oatmeal is good for you..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
therefore...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
these are good for you.....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SF75Xc_C5-8/VqVy9YurHfI/AAAAAAAAHq0/y9wI7tpDxtY/s1600/IMG_6969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SF75Xc_C5-8/VqVy9YurHfI/AAAAAAAAHq0/y9wI7tpDxtY/s400/IMG_6969.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
We are already well into 2016...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So I better get baking!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
who is most definitely still alive...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and still baking....</div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-66291566155541918892015-03-21T06:30:00.001-07:002015-03-21T06:31:14.369-07:00Winter Hiatus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Winter.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Is.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Finally.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Over.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Yes!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So- now I can be a normal human being again.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8h4a4vif8gs/VQ1wgOAzo4I/AAAAAAAAHQE/Qwl7S9YWLKM/s1600/IMG_5439.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8h4a4vif8gs/VQ1wgOAzo4I/AAAAAAAAHQE/Qwl7S9YWLKM/s1600/IMG_5439.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I baked some cookies here and there this winter.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Most were for others.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And I have no good photos of the cookies I baked.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
No proof of the work.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Because- trying to take photos in sunlight..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
in Ohio...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
in the winter..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Is kinda like trying to to catch a flying pig with both hands tied behind your back...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Don't ask me how I came up with that last thought.....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qpcc5S5hOTU/VQ1wjffDHOI/AAAAAAAAHQM/sFo7vFRAvY8/s1600/IMG_6037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qpcc5S5hOTU/VQ1wjffDHOI/AAAAAAAAHQM/sFo7vFRAvY8/s1600/IMG_6037.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
If you want to see some phone pics of the cookies I have done-</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Check out my instagram.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Instagram/marcijjohnson</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-neDr-BTlo9g/VQ1wVA3jqfI/AAAAAAAAHP0/asdadmQKTGI/s1600/10262272_10152343446997744_347222296050904912_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-neDr-BTlo9g/VQ1wVA3jqfI/AAAAAAAAHP0/asdadmQKTGI/s1600/10262272_10152343446997744_347222296050904912_n.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Things are finally looking up now that spring is here....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So- I may decide to use my camera again.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DhP_ASBZgg0/VQ1wXCF21lI/AAAAAAAAHP8/FOdJaR0jV-w/s1600/10422426_1065121136837633_8669379436885460215_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DhP_ASBZgg0/VQ1wXCF21lI/AAAAAAAAHP8/FOdJaR0jV-w/s1600/10422426_1065121136837633_8669379436885460215_n.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I leave you all with a couple of random things that make me smile.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-17678002259453391232015-01-11T09:15:00.000-08:002015-01-11T09:16:44.973-08:00Snowflake Cookies, ankles, and brand new babies.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Whew....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The past few weeks have been crazy....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Good and Bad...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I became an auntie again to cutest little guy ever....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I adore him so much I am even posting a picture of myself..</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
on the internet...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
the horror...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HT_D-7JgIGk/VLKSrfopR9I/AAAAAAAAHNg/tYAwcvGS7rg/s1600/IMG_9155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HT_D-7JgIGk/VLKSrfopR9I/AAAAAAAAHNg/tYAwcvGS7rg/s1600/IMG_9155.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been getting over a cold...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
one that was generously shared with me by a cutie pie....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then I fell down the stairs a sprained my ankle..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My foot is literally bruised on both sides and on the bottom of my foot..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have you ever seen bruises on the bottom of the foot before?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
not pretty...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7wz7BYxjq2Q/VLKSzGz4GVI/AAAAAAAAHNo/9sqvD6CtTVM/s1600/IMG_9271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7wz7BYxjq2Q/VLKSzGz4GVI/AAAAAAAAHNo/9sqvD6CtTVM/s1600/IMG_9271.JPG" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I did get to spend some time with the cutest twins ever.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xgOphUZ7ZXo/VLKTK-HD38I/AAAAAAAAHN4/KIO09XlLTnQ/s1600/IMG_5908.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xgOphUZ7ZXo/VLKTK-HD38I/AAAAAAAAHN4/KIO09XlLTnQ/s1600/IMG_5908.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I had a wonderful Christmas with friends and family.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I participated in my first swap with a fellow blogger- Jenny.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She sent me the sweetest package of goodies!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lZpIKkM6lMM/VLKT3zD2PmI/AAAAAAAAHOU/mCmon5ReeWw/s1600/IMG_5846.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lZpIKkM6lMM/VLKT3zD2PmI/AAAAAAAAHOU/mCmon5ReeWw/s1600/IMG_5846.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I did bake a few cookies but not nearly as many as I had hoped to.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fXM9Ty5DZuo/VLKTy5vZPTI/AAAAAAAAHOE/mBbu1dYJ3F8/s1600/IMG_5901.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fXM9Ty5DZuo/VLKTy5vZPTI/AAAAAAAAHOE/mBbu1dYJ3F8/s1600/IMG_5901.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I kept it simple with the sugar cookies I made and only made one kind.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U6XDLE-bpnw/VLKT2_K5QlI/AAAAAAAAHOM/h-UkisDIeHk/s1600/IMG_5902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U6XDLE-bpnw/VLKT2_K5QlI/AAAAAAAAHOM/h-UkisDIeHk/s1600/IMG_5902.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope everyone is enjoying the new year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Mine has been off to a rough start with my ankle</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but- I am hopeful that things will turn around!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RStxqzM7Ou8/VLKT_yWF7OI/AAAAAAAAHOc/HY-HCTrI7mU/s1600/IMG_5903.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RStxqzM7Ou8/VLKT_yWF7OI/AAAAAAAAHOc/HY-HCTrI7mU/s1600/IMG_5903.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-25002680937380874142014-12-07T10:58:00.002-08:002014-12-07T10:58:25.601-08:00Baby Shower Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I made some baby shower cookies for my sister in law....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
who is expecting my newest nephew....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I told her to hold him in till after Thanksgiving at least...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now, I think she is just taking it too far....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I can't wait to meet the newest Johnson. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FrEeOnlK3go/VIScJyVniGI/AAAAAAAAHM0/ns7vWWDt2Xo/s1600/IMG_5583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FrEeOnlK3go/VIScJyVniGI/AAAAAAAAHM0/ns7vWWDt2Xo/s1600/IMG_5583.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dwUY35iimnY/VISdKfTSRbI/AAAAAAAAHM8/jAtbhKQTswg/s1600/IMG_5584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dwUY35iimnY/VISdKfTSRbI/AAAAAAAAHM8/jAtbhKQTswg/s1600/IMG_5584.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U1E5RNSM_lc/VISdQOZxgjI/AAAAAAAAHNE/runH3peB_WI/s1600/IMG_5585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U1E5RNSM_lc/VISdQOZxgjI/AAAAAAAAHNE/runH3peB_WI/s1600/IMG_5585.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am way behind on Holiday baking.... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I don't even have my tree up yet.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, everything will fall into place...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But first- Baby Raleigh needs to come!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Sunday everyone!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-32991663300892499192014-11-08T06:53:00.000-08:002014-11-08T16:12:53.846-08:00A little bit about me.... and Minnie Mouse Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I decided to shake things up a little and share some fun facts about myself....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am a Social Worker (gasp!)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I mean there is no surprise there right?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love my job. I really do. I just have days where I need to remind myself that I do.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This week was filled with those days. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SEITwTmizgs/VF4pMtdWQ2I/AAAAAAAAHL0/JxYTVLdEJZk/s1600/IMG_5492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SEITwTmizgs/VF4pMtdWQ2I/AAAAAAAAHL0/JxYTVLdEJZk/s1600/IMG_5492.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I bake for fun. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love to bake and decorate cookies.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, I also love to bake all kinds of sweets.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Decorated cookies take time, so it is fun to make other kinds of cookies</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
that are quick to make and just as tasty. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love to make cupcakes but really don't like to bake cakes....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
riddle me that...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And fancy cakes.... not my thing.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Fondant- yuck!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OKJYGAc4BFE/VF4pMSS3A2I/AAAAAAAAHLw/5Pagiah9E8k/s1600/IMG_5493.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OKJYGAc4BFE/VF4pMSS3A2I/AAAAAAAAHLw/5Pagiah9E8k/s1600/IMG_5493.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love all animals, but have two cats.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I drink coffee and tea.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tUBA3RE_JJ8/VF4pMdZ1E5I/AAAAAAAAHL4/iznaaHcGGTs/s1600/IMG_5494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tUBA3RE_JJ8/VF4pMdZ1E5I/AAAAAAAAHL4/iznaaHcGGTs/s1600/IMG_5494.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I sometimes eat store bought cookies (gasp!)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I refuse to eat certain things like margarine and diet soda....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But think nothing of eating Cheetos.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SF6YJ3X6-YM/VF4pcqXib2I/AAAAAAAAHMI/FGsmGc7w8t8/s1600/IMG_5495.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SF6YJ3X6-YM/VF4pcqXib2I/AAAAAAAAHMI/FGsmGc7w8t8/s1600/IMG_5495.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I went to OSU (Ohio State University) for graduate school. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So, I am a true Buckeye...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, my true love is for Miami University (Love & Honor)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
where I completed my undergraduate degree.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I went back there recently with some of Miami Girls and had so much fun!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B4w07-isuGM/VF4pm3JGb6I/AAAAAAAAHMQ/GcfKaxNbV14/s1600/IMG_5496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B4w07-isuGM/VF4pm3JGb6I/AAAAAAAAHMQ/GcfKaxNbV14/s1600/IMG_5496.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am the auntie to three adorable nephews.....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
with a fourth on the way. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They fill my heart with joy.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I will eat leftovers, but once I have eaten something two or three times..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am done with that food for a while. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Which means I tire of foods quickly. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I may love something one day.... and not want it the next.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But- in a few months- I will love that food again. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hoard napkins. They are everywhere. In my desk drawer...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In my glove compartment of my car....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Fun facts to be continued.....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enjoy your weekend.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And enjoy Minnie Mouse cookies. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-28953521360942692022014-10-25T07:55:00.000-07:002014-10-25T07:55:20.160-07:00Halloween Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Trick or Treat!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Give me something good to eat!!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Like Cookies....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sKCliRh1UJY/VEu1nG36jLI/AAAAAAAAHLA/rPJ6u8Pm-68/s1600/IMG_5468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sKCliRh1UJY/VEu1nG36jLI/AAAAAAAAHLA/rPJ6u8Pm-68/s1600/IMG_5468.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-31oCrDMexCc/VEu1o66OrBI/AAAAAAAAHLM/dYnu4wZ2BwU/s1600/IMG_5469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-31oCrDMexCc/VEu1o66OrBI/AAAAAAAAHLM/dYnu4wZ2BwU/s1600/IMG_5469.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ir0S3JxKS7A/VEu1obGnY7I/AAAAAAAAHLI/C6O0HYXRf9Y/s1600/IMG_5470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ir0S3JxKS7A/VEu1obGnY7I/AAAAAAAAHLI/C6O0HYXRf9Y/s1600/IMG_5470.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l1r8MrXY_SE/VEu127c2ViI/AAAAAAAAHLY/X3Ka7Ir1Y-w/s1600/IMG_5473.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l1r8MrXY_SE/VEu127c2ViI/AAAAAAAAHLY/X3Ka7Ir1Y-w/s1600/IMG_5473.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vZJNh7PXhLE/VEu17POKACI/AAAAAAAAHLg/r9c7subhLEA/s1600/IMG_5474.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vZJNh7PXhLE/VEu17POKACI/AAAAAAAAHLg/r9c7subhLEA/s1600/IMG_5474.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Halloween Everyone!!!!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-17955313185926962192014-09-29T17:18:00.001-07:002014-09-29T17:19:04.371-07:00Happy Monday......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Monday.......</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Yes...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This does make it a happy Monday....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
What makes me sad...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
is waiting till April to see the second half of season 1.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uJRUIyEHrwo/VCn2cH6SFGI/AAAAAAAAHKo/fL6NeJHinuc/s1600/outlander8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uJRUIyEHrwo/VCn2cH6SFGI/AAAAAAAAHKo/fL6NeJHinuc/s1600/outlander8.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hope everyone has a happy Monday and a great rest of the week!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-91008943399793062822014-09-20T11:03:00.001-07:002014-09-20T11:06:03.854-07:00Summer Wrap up....<div style="text-align: center;">
Instead of me making a list of excuses...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
excuses for why I have not baked...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
or decorated cookies...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I thought it might be better if I show you...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So here it is...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Summer in a snapshot....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U2mkGMhjsdc/VB3ATFkF_pI/AAAAAAAAHJw/XPVxYU_IVDU/s1600/august%2B2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U2mkGMhjsdc/VB3ATFkF_pI/AAAAAAAAHJw/XPVxYU_IVDU/s1600/august%2B2014.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AnlloTQYD5s/VB3AWsu9yjI/AAAAAAAAHKA/LCCfvY2XYJo/s1600/august%2B20141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AnlloTQYD5s/VB3AWsu9yjI/AAAAAAAAHKA/LCCfvY2XYJo/s1600/august%2B20141.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bBmddfV-rN0/VB3AVBG4XkI/AAAAAAAAHJ4/P89eLdHUdnI/s1600/Blog%2BPictures%2BSpring%2BSummer%2B2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bBmddfV-rN0/VB3AVBG4XkI/AAAAAAAAHJ4/P89eLdHUdnI/s1600/Blog%2BPictures%2BSpring%2BSummer%2B2014.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-56BbbkxzpWU/VB3ApuGGAxI/AAAAAAAAHKI/TNR5L_kPfW8/s1600/IPhone%2BPics%2BSummer%2B2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-56BbbkxzpWU/VB3ApuGGAxI/AAAAAAAAHKI/TNR5L_kPfW8/s1600/IPhone%2BPics%2BSummer%2B2014.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FRtPwlikyoE/VB3AvDERHSI/AAAAAAAAHKQ/vlOzs9m9PZE/s1600/IPhone%2BPics%2BSummer%2B20142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FRtPwlikyoE/VB3AvDERHSI/AAAAAAAAHKQ/vlOzs9m9PZE/s1600/IPhone%2BPics%2BSummer%2B20142.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qa2TYFEQY-o/VB3A0oL65TI/AAAAAAAAHKY/GPJxjZ_amok/s1600/IPhone%2BPics%2BSummer%2B20141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qa2TYFEQY-o/VB3A0oL65TI/AAAAAAAAHKY/GPJxjZ_amok/s1600/IPhone%2BPics%2BSummer%2B20141.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hope everyone had a great summer. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Pumpkin Season is almost upon us.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-68469847091870242212014-08-17T11:05:00.000-07:002014-08-17T11:05:04.968-07:00Miss me? Simple Cookies and a hello!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I bet you all have missed me.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ha!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have been busy making the most out of summer.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
which means I haven't been baking much...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
or decorating much..</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Instead...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have been swimming</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
sunbathing</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
napping</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
reading</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
lounging on patios</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
enjoying cool summer nights</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
chasing sunsets</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
eating.... smores, fresh pasta, summer fruit and anything else that catches my eye</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
chasing boys around the house</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
having water gun fights</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
and feeling content.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Content.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I felt no pressure to blog. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Which is just the way I should feel.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G5Tg_dzl0RI/U_DrNZFroYI/AAAAAAAAHGE/oXeovtbN5as/s1600/IMG_4865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G5Tg_dzl0RI/U_DrNZFroYI/AAAAAAAAHGE/oXeovtbN5as/s1600/IMG_4865.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I did decorate some simple cookies a few weeks ago...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and simply never shared them.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So here they are...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BaEsLl6Njdg/U_DrbUekUVI/AAAAAAAAHGQ/coUmQo-SC_I/s1600/IMG_4866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BaEsLl6Njdg/U_DrbUekUVI/AAAAAAAAHGQ/coUmQo-SC_I/s1600/IMG_4866.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Inspired by some cookies I found on Pinterest.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Made by <a href="http://www.caramelcookie.es/" target="_blank">CaramelCookies</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x941vk62Qp0/U_Drbbq2SeI/AAAAAAAAHGM/ZpVzRuYZe2M/s1600/IMG_4871.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x941vk62Qp0/U_Drbbq2SeI/AAAAAAAAHGM/ZpVzRuYZe2M/s1600/IMG_4871.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I still have a few more things I want to get done this summer.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So- If you don't hear from me..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Picture me out by the lake catching a sunset...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m_7eQLm7qQg/U_Drhtk4ExI/AAAAAAAAHGc/iOOuT77e0q4/s1600/IMG_4874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m_7eQLm7qQg/U_Drhtk4ExI/AAAAAAAAHGc/iOOuT77e0q4/s1600/IMG_4874.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enjoy the last few days of summer everyone!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-63199496610898989802014-07-13T10:04:00.000-07:002014-07-13T10:05:58.981-07:00Beach Boys.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Beach Boys....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Two cuties.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
One beach party.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
plenty of water guns and water balloons...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Cake, cookies and snacks galore.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It was a perfect party!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AP8UArRomns/U8K3RRzxMdI/AAAAAAAAHEY/Nfk3iu4DYzc/s1600/IMG_4879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AP8UArRomns/U8K3RRzxMdI/AAAAAAAAHEY/Nfk3iu4DYzc/s1600/IMG_4879.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think my sister should be a party planner.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She throws amazing parties.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I want to get engaged or something..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
just so she can throw me a party.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aRtkl5oybIg/U8K4GqOQDRI/AAAAAAAAHEo/BaNF55tXstk/s1600/IMG_4925.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aRtkl5oybIg/U8K4GqOQDRI/AAAAAAAAHEo/BaNF55tXstk/s1600/IMG_4925.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Maybe she will have one kicking 80th birthday party for me...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's to hoping I can do that inner tube course as well as I did this day...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Which was not impressive at all....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
What is impressive...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This party!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3dICVBWvBk8/U8K4WecoF6I/AAAAAAAAHE4/orUSCW8KFAw/s1600/IMG_4927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3dICVBWvBk8/U8K4WecoF6I/AAAAAAAAHE4/orUSCW8KFAw/s1600/IMG_4927.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
If social work doesn't work out for me...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You will find me and my sister in Cleveland...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
opening our party planning business...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LOELk-4D780/U8K31D4gC_I/AAAAAAAAHEg/SWnTtAJw5zA/s1600/IMG_4931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LOELk-4D780/U8K31D4gC_I/AAAAAAAAHEg/SWnTtAJw5zA/s1600/IMG_4931.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It was a pretty humid day. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, it was perfect weather for swimsuits and water games.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jy2ARxVvPm4/U8K4RgebHjI/AAAAAAAAHEw/i7a4xDeBHQk/s1600/IMG_4933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Jy2ARxVvPm4/U8K4RgebHjI/AAAAAAAAHEw/i7a4xDeBHQk/s1600/IMG_4933.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Favor pails filled with summer goodies.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CxPzNdMs18w/U8K4hiblV5I/AAAAAAAAHFA/RbuF1j4c8y8/s1600/IMG_4936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CxPzNdMs18w/U8K4hiblV5I/AAAAAAAAHFA/RbuF1j4c8y8/s1600/IMG_4936.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kgXK8cGQAn8/U8K43DTVHHI/AAAAAAAAHFQ/Tgrur9h-vIE/s1600/IMG_4942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kgXK8cGQAn8/U8K43DTVHHI/AAAAAAAAHFQ/Tgrur9h-vIE/s1600/IMG_4942.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mmfzcxpE9qs/U8K40lpcNFI/AAAAAAAAHFI/J-nsUVRHtHk/s1600/IMG_4946.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mmfzcxpE9qs/U8K40lpcNFI/AAAAAAAAHFI/J-nsUVRHtHk/s1600/IMG_4946.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The cakes... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
There were two of them. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Delicious.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nf_JiJg8AAc/U8K5GVFvkeI/AAAAAAAAHFY/49nC_2efcpc/s1600/IMG_4949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nf_JiJg8AAc/U8K5GVFvkeI/AAAAAAAAHFY/49nC_2efcpc/s1600/IMG_4949.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
My contribution.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Cookies.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I didn't even get to eat one. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They were gone.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Gone. Gone.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qtr0FoXhZnU/U8K5UDenZ3I/AAAAAAAAHFg/vHHOeH8yg1Q/s1600/IMG_4950.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qtr0FoXhZnU/U8K5UDenZ3I/AAAAAAAAHFg/vHHOeH8yg1Q/s1600/IMG_4950.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vk99viD7lWc/U8K5ZUfMfMI/AAAAAAAAHFo/yiPtAxF_2g4/s1600/IMG_4966.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vk99viD7lWc/U8K5ZUfMfMI/AAAAAAAAHFo/yiPtAxF_2g4/s1600/IMG_4966.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--_er3imTONY/U8K5ctpGM1I/AAAAAAAAHFw/oA2UbRu42o8/s1600/IMG_4986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--_er3imTONY/U8K5ctpGM1I/AAAAAAAAHFw/oA2UbRu42o8/s1600/IMG_4986.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
It was a beautiful day.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
One I hope my nephews remember.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I know I will.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Aka- Aunt CiCi</div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-29632771389661484982014-07-02T18:19:00.000-07:002014-07-13T10:05:28.949-07:00Fourth of July Cookies.... and a funny. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Fourth of July Everyone!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This one is for Nky....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I remember when I heard my first gun shot. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Like real gun shot- not the movies or fake ones.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I was at my first 'real' job in a bad neighborhood.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I heard a 'pop' and I instinctively dove under my desk. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My boss thought that I was nuts.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
No one else even batted an eye at the gun shot. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sadly, I too became immune to the sound.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I heard lots of 'pops', 'ratatatats' and 'popopopop' noises while I worked there. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xemPYzQ-5KM/U7Ss4MNy6AI/AAAAAAAAHEI/nXNAJpEH9-s/s1600/fourth+of+july.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xemPYzQ-5KM/U7Ss4MNy6AI/AAAAAAAAHEI/nXNAJpEH9-s/s1600/fourth+of+july.jpg" height="276" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sooooooo...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There is no easy way to transition from gun shots to cookies.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here we go...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I made cookies. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Not for me.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Rather- for a bake sale at work.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Phew- transition done. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W7FkMI2czJY/U7SquwxausI/AAAAAAAAHDk/lZS1uZGoX8I/s1600/IMG_5049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-W7FkMI2czJY/U7SquwxausI/AAAAAAAAHDk/lZS1uZGoX8I/s1600/IMG_5049.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
They have their usual imperfections. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uh1JyZnMYF0/U7SqvsGviPI/AAAAAAAAHDw/ZVsx-JeAEv4/s1600/IMG_5051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uh1JyZnMYF0/U7SqvsGviPI/AAAAAAAAHDw/ZVsx-JeAEv4/s1600/IMG_5051.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, they did make a pretty plate of cookies. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-urLWsZ1GruE/U7SrA_jZxyI/AAAAAAAAHD4/bm1SreVvdI4/s1600/IMG_5054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-urLWsZ1GruE/U7SrA_jZxyI/AAAAAAAAHD4/bm1SreVvdI4/s1600/IMG_5054.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
If I have the energy, I may try to make up another batch before the actual holiday.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vq8NSED0l-U/U7SrBv6xGXI/AAAAAAAAHEA/thwXSZfnUVI/s1600/IMG_5055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vq8NSED0l-U/U7SrBv6xGXI/AAAAAAAAHEA/thwXSZfnUVI/s1600/IMG_5055.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Fourth Everyone. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope that there is lots of burgers, fireworks and sweets to fill your weekend!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,<br />
Marci</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-75223854566637164652014-06-18T18:00:00.003-07:002014-06-18T18:00:58.255-07:00Cloud Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am in love.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With these cookies.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
They are so simple</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
and darling.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I rarely get all doe eyed.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But, I did.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oN0NtfDFM6g/U6IzmbupiLI/AAAAAAAAHCo/qqDy2HTv3D8/s1600/IMG_4835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oN0NtfDFM6g/U6IzmbupiLI/AAAAAAAAHCo/qqDy2HTv3D8/s1600/IMG_4835.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
What made these cookies even sweeter....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Is the trip back to the Netherlands.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I made these cookies for my friend</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
to take back home...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
for her Gender Reveal Party!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VZRTPZxoz04/U6Izw9sqbpI/AAAAAAAAHCw/1tnHxsHLt5o/s1600/IMG_4838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VZRTPZxoz04/U6Izw9sqbpI/AAAAAAAAHCw/1tnHxsHLt5o/s1600/IMG_4838.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The cookies have nothing to do with the gender...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Rather, they served as the theme...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vL_95xSrBpM/U6IzyiqpOcI/AAAAAAAAHC4/1Hmu-wW_3R0/s1600/IMG_4839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vL_95xSrBpM/U6IzyiqpOcI/AAAAAAAAHC4/1Hmu-wW_3R0/s1600/IMG_4839.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Congratulations Sophie & Robert!!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lo-r-CgC8Z8/U6I0CDpqTFI/AAAAAAAAHDI/tfS7e2CxMNk/s1600/IMG_4841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lo-r-CgC8Z8/U6I0CDpqTFI/AAAAAAAAHDI/tfS7e2CxMNk/s1600/IMG_4841.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Okay.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I will stop being all mushy now....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And resume my social worker cynicism.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy Days and Smiles to all of you!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
(okay a little mush stayed)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-28459657407564328802014-05-23T05:26:00.000-07:002014-05-23T19:29:20.755-07:00Batters up..... Baseball Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Baseball...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have such fond memories of baseball games....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We went to Reds games when I was young.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I remember sitting in the hot sun.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Complaining.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I remember my Dad buying me hotdogs and ice cream to shut me up....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I remember Mom sneaking in drinks because she hated the concession prices</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I remember the cokes from the concessions stand</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
tasting so much better than the cokes mom brought from home.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FsLZ7KLbcVI/U387gNOKzzI/AAAAAAAAG9s/_tc_OdXbqYA/s1600/IMG_4787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FsLZ7KLbcVI/U387gNOKzzI/AAAAAAAAG9s/_tc_OdXbqYA/s1600/IMG_4787.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I remember watching the game for like five minutes...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and then....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
reading my book.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MrPW0MDJ-7A/U387g8McxXI/AAAAAAAAG90/inFyh89CG4Y/s1600/IMG_4788.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MrPW0MDJ-7A/U387g8McxXI/AAAAAAAAG90/inFyh89CG4Y/s1600/IMG_4788.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yes.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
You read that correctly. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Reading my book....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I was that girl....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My friend Barb is contemplating crossing me off her friendship list right now...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope she reconsiders...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wTHM4zWeW-s/U387kNzwxsI/AAAAAAAAG98/2rt2cqpA2gg/s1600/IMG_4790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wTHM4zWeW-s/U387kNzwxsI/AAAAAAAAG98/2rt2cqpA2gg/s1600/IMG_4790.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
So,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This post is for all your Reds and baseball fans out there.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Go team.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Batters up...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
batter... batter.. batter... batter....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JBhWcA58HyI/U387rTdMgUI/AAAAAAAAG-E/h3y4YpMhZvM/s1600/IMG_4791.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JBhWcA58HyI/U387rTdMgUI/AAAAAAAAG-E/h3y4YpMhZvM/s1600/IMG_4791.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
And that is all I can recall.....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
about baseball...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, that ice cream in a cup with the wooden spoon on top....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
That...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I remember clearly.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,<br />
Marci<br />
<br />
<br />
I linked up this cookies to Party in your PJ's- A Thursday Evening Link Party!<br />
<a href="http://www.simplysweetsbyhoneybee.com/2014/05/party-in-your-pjs-4.html" target="_blank">http://www.simplysweetsbyhoneybee.com/2014/05/party-in-your-pjs-4.html</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-35750327431833411872014-05-10T12:12:00.001-07:002014-05-10T19:04:43.487-07:00Cookies for Cleveland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have officially mailed my first batch of cookies.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well, the first batch of cookies that were not going to family.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Family can be pretty understanding when a few cookies are lost....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Lost to the world of broken cookies. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Kinda like the land of misfit toys in Rudolf.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Only in the land of broken cookies-</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Gingerbread men run around without heads.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Butterflies lose their wings.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And animals end up with a few limbs missing. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Luckily, I think that this bunch survived the trip.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
To Cleveland!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OpiyixzuLuE/U253pTbhjxI/AAAAAAAAG9M/FcnOxG1NUiI/s1600/IMG_7889.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OpiyixzuLuE/U253pTbhjxI/AAAAAAAAG9M/FcnOxG1NUiI/s1600/IMG_7889.PNG" height="247" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I was asked to create some cookies for a customer who worked on campaigning for issue 3 in Cleveland.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And my cookies were shared with the group.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The good news- </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Issue 3 passed. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So, above is the actual logo used.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And below is my simplified interpretation. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AF82CXGgyCQ/U254CEjHDdI/AAAAAAAAG9U/vumbdVlxyMM/s1600/IMG_4675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AF82CXGgyCQ/U254CEjHDdI/AAAAAAAAG9U/vumbdVlxyMM/s1600/IMG_4675.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
These cookies actually were a lot of fun to make.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And I enjoyed bringing the logo to cookie form.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gc_jYkVr6zk/U254Gwhx2KI/AAAAAAAAG9c/5qur8ezci38/s1600/IMG_4676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gc_jYkVr6zk/U254Gwhx2KI/AAAAAAAAG9c/5qur8ezci38/s1600/IMG_4676.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enjoy and I hope everyone has a wonderful Mother's Day.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-85154675920579720372014-05-01T17:42:00.001-07:002014-05-23T05:43:28.506-07:00Chugging right along.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I recently made some train themed cookies for a customer.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
That's right...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A real live customer.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I think that they turned out pretty cute.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AU3I2CfcbqM/U2Loz93qAVI/AAAAAAAAG8Y/-21DlT0c8Y4/s1600/IMG_4647.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AU3I2CfcbqM/U2Loz93qAVI/AAAAAAAAG8Y/-21DlT0c8Y4/s1600/IMG_4647.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
So, this cookie hobby of mine..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
is chugging right along.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Although, I still stress a little when it come times to decorate.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZGOXH4XC2I/U2Lo21rv8xI/AAAAAAAAG8o/UtEh0c8TCJY/s1600/IMG_4648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZGOXH4XC2I/U2Lo21rv8xI/AAAAAAAAG8o/UtEh0c8TCJY/s1600/IMG_4648.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
As a critic, I always see the flaws and imperfections.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, as long as the kids are happy...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am happy. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpT3tKq3MPA/U2Lo1e6BEzI/AAAAAAAAG8g/1iUlrCzyTmQ/s1600/IMG_4650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZpT3tKq3MPA/U2Lo1e6BEzI/AAAAAAAAG8g/1iUlrCzyTmQ/s1600/IMG_4650.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
As always...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
keep Chugging along...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
whether that be trains...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
beer...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
oops did I say beer....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
beer.. chugging...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
anyway...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
keep chugging away.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci<br />
<br />
<br />
I linked up this cookies to Party in your PJ's- A Thursday Evening Link Party!<br />
<a href="http://www.simplysweetsbyhoneybee.com/2014/05/party-in-your-pjs-1.html" target="_blank">http://www.simplysweetsbyhoneybee.com/2014/05/party-in-your-pjs-1.html</a><br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="”center”">
</div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-63210834437461077312014-04-17T17:57:00.000-07:002014-04-17T17:57:58.935-07:00TMNT- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles- Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Everything cool from my childhood is making a comeback....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
TMNT...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Rainbow Brite</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Strawberry Shortcake</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My Little Pony...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
They are like the originals, but with a twist...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Personally, I still like the originals best.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But, it is kinda cute when your nephew wants TMNT cookies.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I asked him what the TMNT say...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I was expecting "Cowabunga Dude"...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Only, I guess they don't say that anymore.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
what?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am kinda scared for this next phase of childhood- all characters.<br />And character cookies are hard.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I don't have any fancy equipment- no KopyKake..</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
No airbrush machines.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Just me and my trusty PME's.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Tada...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My version of the TMNT</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
in cookie form!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ErQgLNZJOc/U1B2pKpuwDI/AAAAAAAAG74/ZTvTtgveTtM/s1600/IMG_4508.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ErQgLNZJOc/U1B2pKpuwDI/AAAAAAAAG74/ZTvTtgveTtM/s1600/IMG_4508.JPG" height="425" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Just like the toy...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
right?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xQZ9CHiNvXs/U1B2rrD1NfI/AAAAAAAAG8E/2Bzrwq7n5Kw/s1600/IMG_4511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xQZ9CHiNvXs/U1B2rrD1NfI/AAAAAAAAG8E/2Bzrwq7n5Kw/s1600/IMG_4511.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So, Doodles-</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope you had the happiest of birthdays.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sPZfF6ZeGqM/U1B2rmpUQeI/AAAAAAAAG8A/z8z7VsA_Orc/s1600/IMG_4513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sPZfF6ZeGqM/U1B2rmpUQeI/AAAAAAAAG8A/z8z7VsA_Orc/s1600/IMG_4513.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Love,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Aunt CiCi</div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-92196482171096734062014-04-01T17:00:00.000-07:002014-04-01T17:00:26.327-07:00Let's get Swiggy with it.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Swig. Swiggy. Swiggy Sugar Cookies...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I first saw this recipe on Pinterest... big surprise there...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And I was intrigued.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Claims were thrown about.....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Best Sugar Cookie Ever..</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Frosting is to die for....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Swoon Swoon Swoon.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So, I felt a challenge was on..</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I made these swiggy cookies.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
With pink frosting of course.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DyJO_sZFJYc/UztQwQNFUuI/AAAAAAAAG7Y/6_lztgC3s90/s1600/IMG_4355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DyJO_sZFJYc/UztQwQNFUuI/AAAAAAAAG7Y/6_lztgC3s90/s1600/IMG_4355.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
The cookie is denser...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Crumblier than a regular sugar cookie.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Not as sweet- almost shortbread like, but not shortbread.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And the frosting. Good. Very Good.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, not life changing. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I personally would have preferred my butter-cream on top.<br />The recipe made a lot of cookies.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Which made for a lot of happy co-workers. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rMbi1hQ9YWo/UztQ9o_xSpI/AAAAAAAAG7g/GQCYW7mI1Ik/s1600/IMG_4356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rMbi1hQ9YWo/UztQ9o_xSpI/AAAAAAAAG7g/GQCYW7mI1Ik/s1600/IMG_4356.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found the original recipe <a href="http://www.vintagerevivals.com/2013/03/swig-sugar-cookie-recipe-literally-best.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Vintage Revivals made them and blogged beautifully about them. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I did make my usual alterations and only put a 1/2 tsp salt in the frosting. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1 teaspoon seemed like a lot....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xZCgyXZubk8/UztRDKYnGPI/AAAAAAAAG7o/xF-hkH3Q_T0/s1600/IMG_4366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xZCgyXZubk8/UztRDKYnGPI/AAAAAAAAG7o/xF-hkH3Q_T0/s1600/IMG_4366.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
In summary, good cookie. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Fun cookie.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Swiggy Cookies. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Go out there and get your swig on...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have a great week everyone!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-14969706004372821562014-03-16T09:37:00.000-07:002014-10-25T12:18:15.314-07:00There's correct and there is incorrect.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
How to correctly eat a peep......</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Yes. There is a correct and incorrect way to eat a peep.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My scientific and well researched methods only apply to the bunny variety...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Don't get me started on the chick variety.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A sadist must have created them.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There is just not a good way to eat the chick peeps.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But the bunny ones... </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have you covered.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Let's get started.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8z2PH6hjbBc/UyXRVyFAMHI/AAAAAAAAG6M/zZHHmF5ufCY/s1600/IMG_4378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8z2PH6hjbBc/UyXRVyFAMHI/AAAAAAAAG6M/zZHHmF5ufCY/s1600/IMG_4378.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
First bite the ears.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Chew and enjoy.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The slight sweet crackle from the sugar should be hitting your taste buds now. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UUr2zJnfc-4/UyXRSneT8jI/AAAAAAAAG58/2LIrlZn2UDM/s1600/IMG_4379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UUr2zJnfc-4/UyXRSneT8jI/AAAAAAAAG58/2LIrlZn2UDM/s1600/IMG_4379.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Next bite the body part of the bunny. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Just think of him like a snow man with three parts.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Only a snowman never tasted this good.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VOrelhDbMa8/UyXRSY_Y1sI/AAAAAAAAG6A/aTkgQ6mA_lc/s1600/IMG_4380.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VOrelhDbMa8/UyXRSY_Y1sI/AAAAAAAAG6A/aTkgQ6mA_lc/s1600/IMG_4380.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Lastly, pop the last piece of bunny peep into your mouth.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Savor.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enjoy.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And repeat 11 more times until you realize you consumed the entire package of peeps.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In one sitting.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In three minutes.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ryrZnHmcoHY/UyXReHE3ZQI/AAAAAAAAG6U/Mc4rt9LUfYo/s1600/IMG_4381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ryrZnHmcoHY/UyXReHE3ZQI/AAAAAAAAG6U/Mc4rt9LUfYo/s1600/IMG_4381.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hope you all are enjoying Spring.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Ohio is not. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am still waiting for it to come. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-51403253222940295072014-03-09T18:12:00.000-07:002014-03-09T18:13:14.567-07:00A classic... Banana Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This banana bread....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Classic.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Simple.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Delicious.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I found the perfect recipe. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On Pinterest. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But, if someone can kindly point me to the original recipe- I would like to credit the creator.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QwB-GXzcLHw/Ux0OTEUn9GI/AAAAAAAAG5k/Vj_i6v23QVg/s1600/IMG_3907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QwB-GXzcLHw/Ux0OTEUn9GI/AAAAAAAAG5k/Vj_i6v23QVg/s1600/IMG_3907.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Banana bread is truly one of my all time favorites...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I eat mine warm from the oven.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
For breakfast the next day...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And my favorite way...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It is kinda sinful... </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
but very delicious...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
With cream cheese or butter on top.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PJluQtMctD4/Ux0OT38bH3I/AAAAAAAAG5o/9jKuaRD2CUM/s1600/IMG_3908.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PJluQtMctD4/Ux0OT38bH3I/AAAAAAAAG5o/9jKuaRD2CUM/s1600/IMG_3908.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have a bunch of frozen over ripe bananas in my freezer right now.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In fact, I think I buy bananas just so they can go bad on me and I have an excuse to make more bread.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smart huh?</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SHhgDT3mo4o/Ux0OQVk15AI/AAAAAAAAG5c/blfs08F2Yk8/s1600/IMG_3922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SHhgDT3mo4o/Ux0OQVk15AI/AAAAAAAAG5c/blfs08F2Yk8/s1600/IMG_3922.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here it is..</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My all time favorite recipe...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And the best part- no oil in the recipe.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The moistness comes from buttermilk.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
All good things come from buttermilk- trust me....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have a great week everyone!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><u>Banana Bread</u></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
yield: 2 loaves</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
2 cups sugar</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 cup butter, softened</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
3 cups flour</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 tsp baking soda</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 tsp salt</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
4 eggs</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 tsp vanilla</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1/2 cup buttermilk</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
8 ripe bananas, mashed</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare two loaf pans.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whisk together your dry ingredients. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg. Add bananas, vanilla and buttermilk. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Add flour to wet mixture until just combined. </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Divide among the two prepared pans and bake for approximately one hour. <br />
Cool and enjoy!!</div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-82735063091679349722014-02-15T07:25:00.000-08:002014-02-15T07:25:18.605-08:00The Day after Valentine's Day.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy Valentine's Day...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
the day after...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Cause that is how I roll...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I planned cookies...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And then I procrastinated the cookies...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IV1aVrdXExg/Uv-BsViAM8I/AAAAAAAAG4I/mj4Y_mvyfXA/s1600/IMG_4346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IV1aVrdXExg/Uv-BsViAM8I/AAAAAAAAG4I/mj4Y_mvyfXA/s1600/IMG_4346.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
In fact, my nephews won't receive their Valentine's cookies and surprises until...</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nTuwkcvD_4Q/Uv-B-BlFCQI/AAAAAAAAG4Q/Td8SGUiWGJU/s1600/IMG_4351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nTuwkcvD_4Q/Uv-B-BlFCQI/AAAAAAAAG4Q/Td8SGUiWGJU/s1600/IMG_4351.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
well after Valentine's....</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KpbRlg-aWLI/Uv-CBgmS60I/AAAAAAAAG4Y/oDM734hV90s/s1600/IMG_4352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KpbRlg-aWLI/Uv-CBgmS60I/AAAAAAAAG4Y/oDM734hV90s/s1600/IMG_4352.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh well....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
welcome to my world. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z3Z6P6N4dTc/Uv-CJSGbq4I/AAAAAAAAG4g/JzMpqyWjRIc/s1600/IMG_4354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z3Z6P6N4dTc/Uv-CJSGbq4I/AAAAAAAAG4g/JzMpqyWjRIc/s1600/IMG_4354.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I truly hope every one of you had a day filled with love...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
romantic love, furball love, family love or friends are my family love.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Love,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-2221596108770393072014-02-02T11:15:00.000-08:002014-02-02T11:15:02.558-08:00Rueben Dip for the Win<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So.... there is this football thing today....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am not even sure who is playing....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Cause I am a college football girl...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But, I do like food and funny commercials and Bruno Mars...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So maybe.... I will pay attention a little to this football thing...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Want to try out a super healthy, leafy green, fat free, and calorie free appetizer?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well- this is not that page. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am sure that there are all kind of bloggers out there who do healthy, fat free and calorie free...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But, not me....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I don't want to eat like a rabbit. I want to eat like a tiger.....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Or how I think a tiger might eat....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
In honor of the VXIIIVHIII Super Bowl I made Rueben Dip.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Super Creamy and Delicious.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XOJ0OWhmiO4/Uu6U5FfSf-I/AAAAAAAAG3g/AaHX3dNnGts/s1600/IMG_4330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XOJ0OWhmiO4/Uu6U5FfSf-I/AAAAAAAAG3g/AaHX3dNnGts/s1600/IMG_4330.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nNfpqaefweM/Uu6VdFQJfzI/AAAAAAAAG30/UD6Dfj3N-bg/s1600/IMG_4331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nNfpqaefweM/Uu6VdFQJfzI/AAAAAAAAG30/UD6Dfj3N-bg/s1600/IMG_4331.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d8Pjalz29Xc/Uu6Vb-SWKjI/AAAAAAAAG3o/-IDHxq186l4/s1600/IMG_4333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d8Pjalz29Xc/Uu6Vb-SWKjI/AAAAAAAAG3o/-IDHxq186l4/s1600/IMG_4333.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Even Snickers came to check it out. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qKbXuH8QCwY/Uu6VcnEiFUI/AAAAAAAAG3s/2b9wSowrtH8/s1600/IMG_4329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qKbXuH8QCwY/Uu6VcnEiFUI/AAAAAAAAG3s/2b9wSowrtH8/s1600/IMG_4329.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
If you do not like sauerkraut- be warned... this is not the dip for you.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy- can't wait for the Budweiser Clydesdale- Commercial Viewing Day!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Rueben Dip</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
3-2oz packages of corned beef, chipped and chopped into chunks (I only had two packages- trust me- you want three packages).</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1 small- 14 oz can of sauerkraut, drained</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1 cup sour cream</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
8 oz package cream cheese, chunked</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
12 oz swiss cheese, chunked</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Combine in crock pot and look on low for a couple of hours. <br />Serve with assorted crackers or cocktail bread. Pumpernickel or rye would be great here.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I only had french bread. <br />Enjoy warm. </div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-61801641215734145542014-01-21T16:05:00.000-08:002014-01-21T16:08:40.044-08:00Nothing beats a brownie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Who doesn't crave an old fashioned brownie once in a while?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am usually a cake or cookie girl, but sometimes I just want a brownie.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But, first, let me tell you a secret.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I love boxed brownies.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For some reason they taste soooo good to me. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I might turn up my nose at store bought cookie dough- but not brownie mix.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The best kind- in the red box..</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Dark chocolate fudge...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
9x13 pan size.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And warm boxed brownies right from the oven with vanilla ice cream- swoon.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Total childhood throw back.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Between my dad and us three kids we could polish off a whole pan of brownies in one night.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My Dad did always have the biggest sweet tooth. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
There were no shortages of chocolate chip cookies and brownies in our house.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ag9fuMaHzTc/Ut8HPQY2IfI/AAAAAAAAG3A/tpnpkXXwBtE/s1600/IMG_4281.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ag9fuMaHzTc/Ut8HPQY2IfI/AAAAAAAAG3A/tpnpkXXwBtE/s1600/IMG_4281.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been trying to refine my brownie taste buds...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And trying to find a perfect brownie recipe.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
One that is fudgey and dense....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And has the perfect crackle on top.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WaLK0ddlfKM/Ut8HaeixUrI/AAAAAAAAG3Q/ZCP2XEfEOPc/s1600/IMG_4278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WaLK0ddlfKM/Ut8HaeixUrI/AAAAAAAAG3Q/ZCP2XEfEOPc/s1600/IMG_4278.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
This recipe was shared with me by an IG friend. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She loves to bake- I venture to say- even more than I do.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wish we didn't live continents away- because I am dying to try her cinnamon rolls.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But, she did share her amazing brownie recipe with me...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And is allowing me to share it with you. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iGJae0elgy0/Ut8HX14oXkI/AAAAAAAAG3I/w7XpWWWZGGM/s1600/IMG_4288.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iGJae0elgy0/Ut8HX14oXkI/AAAAAAAAG3I/w7XpWWWZGGM/s1600/IMG_4288.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
These brownies are definitely fudgey and moist. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And very rich. Very Very rich.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I could only eat one. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Next time- I plan on eating these right from the oven- with ice cream. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In memory of my dad....</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Give these lovelies a try and let me know if you like them.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Stay Warm- </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
Selina's Brownies</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ingredients:</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 cup butter</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 1/4 cups sugar</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 1/4 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">1/2 teaspoon salt (1 tsp if using unsalted butter)</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 tablespoon vanilla extract</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">4 large eggs</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour</span></div>
<div style="font-size: 14pt; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">2 cups chocolate chips</span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 19px;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Directions:</span></div>
</span>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Preheat oven to 350F.</span></div>
</span>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Lightly grease a 9x13 pan.</span></div>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">In a medium sized microwave-safe bowl or in a saucepan, melt the butter on low
heat, then add the sugar and stir to combine.</span></div>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Return the mixture to the heat or microwave briefly, just until it's hot but
not bubbling. It will become shiny looking as you stir it. </span></div>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Transfer the mix to a mixing bowl.</span></div>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Stir in the cocoa, salt, baking powder, and vanilla.</span></div>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Add the eggs, beating till smooth; then add flour and chips. Beat until well
combined.</span></div>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.</span></div>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bake the brownies for 28-30 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center
comes out clean or with just a few crumbs clinging to it.</span></div>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">The brownies should feel set both around the edges and in the center.</span></div>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Remove from the oven</span></div>
</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Cool completely before cutting and serving.</span></div>
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-494536677417798925.post-1856472227575162902014-01-12T10:49:00.001-08:002014-01-12T10:49:57.236-08:00This Cake..... Texas Sheeeet Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This Cake.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So Simple.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So Good.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am not even a Texan.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am an Ohioan.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But, if this is what cake tastes like in Texas.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I wanna live there.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is actually an old recipe of my grandmother.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She was not from Texas either.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
But, this cake was always my favorite.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Except when she made it for my cousin who shall remain nameless.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She would eat the whole pan herself. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
And I would cry.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Moral of the story- share!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Trust me- there is plenty to share. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8gxdhzFr-A/UtLfxZe1qcI/AAAAAAAAG2g/8c0Su_7Ttns/s1600/IMG_4240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z8gxdhzFr-A/UtLfxZe1qcI/AAAAAAAAG2g/8c0Su_7Ttns/s1600/IMG_4240.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have made this cake countless times.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
There are many variations out there.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They all involve baking the cake in a jelly roll pan. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And buttermilk is key.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Some recipes have nuts mixed in the icing.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I like mine with just chocolate.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And the cake must be moist. Moist. I cringed a little as I said it the second time. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p1_mSJrwGk4/UtLf0qjBHxI/AAAAAAAAG2s/ODSsIFWtal0/s1600/IMG_4251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p1_mSJrwGk4/UtLf0qjBHxI/AAAAAAAAG2s/ODSsIFWtal0/s1600/IMG_4251.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
See that bite.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Perfect ratio of cake to icing. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tO8QJlDhdUM/UtLf0M67OLI/AAAAAAAAG2o/0JvBEklPldI/s1600/IMG_4253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tO8QJlDhdUM/UtLf0M67OLI/AAAAAAAAG2o/0JvBEklPldI/s1600/IMG_4253.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So- instead of starting a diet you are going to quit in 30 days...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Make some cake.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enjoy a piece and bring the rest into work.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Or to your sister in law's...... I thinks she hates me now. :)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Smiles,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marci</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 20.0pt;">Texas
Sheet Cake<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 cup butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1 cup water<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1/3
cup cocoa powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">2
cups sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">2
cups flour<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1
tsp baking soda<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">½
tsp salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">½
cup buttermilk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">2
slightly beaten eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1
½ tsp vanilla<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">1
recipe chocolate and buttermilk frosting<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In
medium saucepan combine butter, water and cocoa. Cook and stir until mixture comes to
boil. Removed from heat and set
aside. In a bowl, stir together flour,
sugar, soda and salt. Add buttermilk,
eggs and vanilla. Beat until
smooth. Stir batter into cocoa mixture
and pour into floured and greased pan with side (15x10x1inch). Bake for 20 minutes (or less) at 400
degrees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Frosting:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">4
Tbs butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">¼
cup cocoa powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">¼
cup buttermilk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bring
butter, cocoa and buttermilk to a boil.
Stir in 1 Tbs vanilla and 2 ¼ cup sifted powdered sugar. Immediately pour over cake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">**
I double the frosting recipe, but I do it because I like a thick layer of frosting on my
cake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Marci Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075356344187372380noreply@blogger.com7