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Julie S
I need help with the Golden theme and game suggestions to be used latter in the week with her friends. Her grandparents are celebrating Easter and her birthday with us. Of course, we want to make it most memorable. Gift ideas for an energetic 8 yr old are appreciated also. Thank you.
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make her an sumptuous omelet from an Easter egg...the yolk is sure golden...
make her an sumptuous omelet from an Easter egg...the yolk is sure golden...
What to get for my fiance's parents and grandparents for Christmas?
CJ Baby's
Ok so I just got engaged and his parents and grandparents are coming for Christmas at our place. I will be having a HOUSE full. My parents are coming as well as his parents, gparents and his teenage sister. What are some inexpensive gift ideas for them? I would like to give something individually for them to wrap. I havent met his mother and sister, but I have met the grandparents. Please help. I am sorta panicking.....
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A plant - Poinsettia, Bamboo, Bonsai Tree
If you have an Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting Gallery near you, go and get either Blueberry or Raspberry - they are great on salads and unbelievable on ice cream. Here's what it looks like: http://oliversevoo.com/
A nice scarf for the females
Make loaves of Banana Nut Bread or Pumpkin Bread
Other desserts:
Fudge
2 Cups Sugar
2 1/2 Tablespoons dry Hershey's Cocoa
2 Tablespoons of butter or margarine
1/3 coup white Karo Syrup (corn syrup)
1/2 cup condensed milk
1 cup walnuts (shelled and chopped)
1 teaspoon Vanilla
Combine all ingredients except nuts and vanilla. Stir together well. Bring to a vigorous boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from flame. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Beat vigorously to make it creamy. Add walnuts and vanilla. Stir and pout out onto waxed paper lined square pan.
NOTE: Do not attempt to make cooked candies (this fudge recipe) when the weather is rainy, very cloudy or wet fog.
Quick Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
1 Medium Ripe Banana, peeled
1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Olive or Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Egg
¼ Cup Chopped Nuts
½ Cup Chocolate Chips (or what feels good)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray small rectangular or 9x9 square baking pan with non-stick spray.
Chop or mash banana. Combine with flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, oil, milk, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips to this mixture OR save them to add as topping, sprinkling on top of mixture after poured into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Isabellas (Oatmeal Cookies)
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oats
Dash salt, optional
Powdered Sugar
Cream butter and sugar until light. Mix in vanilla, then flour, oats and salt. Chill thoroughly, about ½ hour in the refrigerator. Shape into small balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a fork, crisscrossing. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes (depending on your oven). Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar
A plant - Poinsettia, Bamboo, Bonsai Tree
If you have an Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting Gallery near you, go and get either Blueberry or Raspberry - they are great on salads and unbelievable on ice cream. Here's what it looks like: http://oliversevoo.com/
A nice scarf for the females
Make loaves of Banana Nut Bread or Pumpkin Bread
Other desserts:
Fudge
2 Cups Sugar
2 1/2 Tablespoons dry Hershey's Cocoa
2 Tablespoons of butter or margarine
1/3 coup white Karo Syrup (corn syrup)
1/2 cup condensed milk
1 cup walnuts (shelled and chopped)
1 teaspoon Vanilla
Combine all ingredients except nuts and vanilla. Stir together well. Bring to a vigorous boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from flame. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Beat vigorously to make it creamy. Add walnuts and vanilla. Stir and pout out onto waxed paper lined square pan.
NOTE: Do not attempt to make cooked candies (this fudge recipe) when the weather is rainy, very cloudy or wet fog.
Quick Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
1 Medium Ripe Banana, peeled
1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
¾ Cup Brown Sugar, packed
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
¼ Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Olive or Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Egg
¼ Cup Chopped Nuts
½ Cup Chocolate Chips (or what feels good)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray small rectangular or 9x9 square baking pan with non-stick spray.
Chop or mash banana. Combine with flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, oil, milk, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips to this mixture OR save them to add as topping, sprinkling on top of mixture after poured into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Isabellas (Oatmeal Cookies)
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups oats
Dash salt, optional
Powdered Sugar
Cream butter and sugar until light. Mix in vanilla, then flour, oats and salt. Chill thoroughly, about ½ hour in the refrigerator. Shape into small balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a fork, crisscrossing. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes (depending on your oven). Sprinkle with Powdered Sugar
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