December 2008
29 posts
courage campaign →
notentirely:
another good step in the right direction. let’s continue to put a face to this human rights issue.
this is awesome - great idea!
great Muzak article →
Chicago, Illinois
Trendy trav’lers tend to talk Of London, Paris, Rome, New York, Like only they were stylish and unique. But out in the Midwest Is the city I love the best: A town so smart it’s spelling stars With: C - H - I - C…Chic! Chicago, Illinois, is like a shiny toy. The prairie State is proud to sate That it’s its pride and joy. The Windy City sweeps ya clean off ya feet; POW! Its...
say goodbye, to your money .... →
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family...”
– Burton Hillis
Haystacks
1 lb. white chocolate 2 cups broken pretzel sticks 1 cup unsalted peanuts A Note About Ingredients: Choose good quality real white chocolate for best results. Bachman Pretzels in the small individual boxes work well; or the thinner, the better! Don’t use salted peanuts for this recipe. Melt the chocolate using your preferred method, and stir until smooth. Add pretzels and peanuts...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Balls
1 (18 ounce size) jar of peanut butter 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chocolate chips In a double boiler over low heat, melt chocolate and set aside. In a medium sized bowl, combine all other ingredients. Blend well until mixture forms a dough. Roll into 1-inch balls. Using a toothpick or fork, dip the balls into the chocolate until...
Peanut Butter Heath Bars
Makes about 24 for the bars: 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened 1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 2-1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 3 cups self-rising flour* for the topping: 1 cup peanut butter chips 3 tablespoons heavy cream 4 coarsely chopped Heath bars or chocolate covered toffee bars (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup finely chopped unsalted...
Heath Bar Cookies
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups chopped Heath Bar pieces (Eight 1.4 ounce bars) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Method 1 Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Set aside. In a separate bowl, combine Heath Bar pieces and chopped walnuts. Set aside. 2...
Lemon Bars
3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups flour 1/3 cup powdered sugar 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon baking powder dash salt 6 tablespoons lemon juice lemon zest Cream together butter, 1 1/2 cup flour, and powdered sugar. Pat in a 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake 18 minutes at 350 F or 325 F if using a glass pan. Beat together the rest of the ingredients and pour over crust....
