Month: August 2010

I just made oatmeal raisin cookies and used the oatmeal that was already in the?

cupboard. I think I used this oatmeal last when I made cookies for Thanksgiving, which would have been 8 months ago. I looked on the bottom of the container for the expiration date and it said good until 2011 sometime. Now I am wondering if the oatmeal was any good. I thought about just dumping this oatmeal and buying a new one, but I just decided to use it. Do you think this oatmeal was ok, or is it possible that it would be bad now?

Do you need a Easter project to do with your kids?

Easter Cookies . . .
To be made the evening before Easter with Your Kids
You need:
1 cup whole pecans
1 tsp. Vinegar
3 egg whites
Pinch salt
1 cup sugar
Zipper baggie
Wooden spoon
Tape
Bible

Preheat oven to 300 degrees right NOW (don’t wait until you’re half done with the recipe!)

Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
Read John 19:1-3.

Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. Vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30.

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.
Read John 10:10-11.

Sprinkle a little salt into each child’s hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus’ followers, and the bitterness of our own sin.
Read Luke 23:27.

So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1cup sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.
Read Psalms 34:8 and John 3:16.

Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God’s eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3.

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus’ body was laid. Read Matt. 27:57-60.

Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Then say a prayer for the person who sent you this recipe, and to all of those that you share it with – God bless you all!

Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus’ tomb was sealed.
Read Matt. 27:65-66.

GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus’ followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22.

On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter, Jesus’ followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read Matt. 28:1-9
You are all so very welcome. I loved this so much I wanted to share it with everyone any way I could.

What are some good ideas for holiday gift baskets?

I want to keep the cost minimal, since I am making around 8 of these for various people…

Ideas I already plan to include –
Homemade Apple Butter
Mugs w/ cocoa mix/tea/coffee (One of the local dollar stores had really cute mugs ^_^)
Chocolate-coated Coffee Spoons
Candy canes made to look like reindeer
Holiday Cookies/a loaf of a sweet bread such as pumpkin or banana

I am pretty handy in the kitchen, but not as gifted with sewing/knitting crafts. Any other ideas would be appreicated! Thanks!

I’m looking for a recipe for something sweet for Easter?

I want to take something to my boyfriend’s family Easter dinner. They usually have a couple different pies, a cheesecake and an angel food cake. Can you suggest a good cookie or bar recipe, or maybe a candy covered apple slice recipe?

What’s your favorite holiday cookie?

I’m invited to a holiday cookie exchange party and I have to make 6 dozen cookies by tomorrow. I need some recipes. Do ya have any ideas of what i could make? Did you ever make them? any cooking tips for your recipes (I’m not the best cook)
Note: please no recipes with nuts some one at the party is allergic which really sucks cuz i found allot of good recipies but they have nuts in them =[