Natalie S. Cyphers: January 2010

Sunday, January 17, 2010

No Bake Cookies

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No Bake Cookies

Ingredients:

2 cups sugar
1 stick oleo (which is 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cocoa (can use 2-3 spoons more if desired)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups oatmeal (approx)

Bring sugar, milk, oleo, cocoa, and salt to boil. Boil one (1) minute or until a ball forms in cold water. Remove from heat, add vanilla, peanut butter and stir...then stir in oatmeal. Drop on waxed paper or aluminum foil and let them cool.

Makes approx 15 - 1/4 cup cookies.

YUMMY :)

From no bake cookies

Sugar, milk, oleo, cocoa, and salt mixing together and waiting to come to a boil.

From no bake cookies

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Bringing in 2010 with a Doggie Sleep Over

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I decided that I wasn't going out to bring in the New Year, so I watched mom and Dawn's dogs, Tar Tar and Zachy. Scooby Doo was in heaven as his friends were here to visit with him for a couple of days. Sassy Frassy (my cat) on the other hand, wasn't so happy as he hung out in my bedroom window sill for most of the time (see the pics of him behind the pink curtains). Zachy is the little sandy tan colored dog and Tar Tar is black and tan!

Christmas 2009

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I spent Christmas with mom and Dawn. We had the traditional ham dinner that my mom made. It was really good. After dinner, we exchanged gifts and watched tv :) I didn't take any pictures as they really don't like their pictures taken. Overall, I had a great holiday with my family and friends :)

Homemade French Dip Sandwiches

at 1/05/2010

I had made a beef roast and decided to use the left over beef for French Dip Sandwiches. I made the French Bread dough in the bread machine and then shaped and baked them in the oven. Once, they were done, I put provolone cheese on the bread with the beef with a little bit of au jus (from a can...I haven't tried to make that homemade yet). Then, I put them in the oven until they were hot and the cheese was melted. They were awesome!!!

Failproof French Bread (Bread Machine)

This makes two loaves of long baguette type French bread that has wonderful flavor and is so easy to make!

35 min | 15 min prep
SERVES 8 , 2 loaves

Ingredients:

· 3 1/2 cups bread flour
· 1 teaspoons salt
· 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
· 1 1/4 cups warm water
1. Place ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturers directions.
2. Start machine on dough setting.
3. When dough cycle is complete, remove dough with floured hands and cut in half on floured surface.
4. Take each half of dough and roll to make a loaf about 12 inches long in the shape of French bread.
5. Place on greased baking sheet and cover with a towel.
6. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven to 450°.
8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning pan around once halfway during baking.
9. Remove baked loaves to wire racks to cool.

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Crafting for Christmas

at 1/05/2010

I decided that I would do some crafting for a Christmas gift. I made everyone a homemade loaf of cinnamon bread along with a homemade sun catcher. I also bought some margarita glasses for my friends Kim and Tami to decorate with beautiful beads.