Preacher Cookies

Another lemonade stand, another sweet to cook. This time it’s cookies. Preacher cookies. The best preacher cookies ever.

This recipe came from my Granny who is southern through and through - especially in cooking (you should taste her green beans and potatoes!). They are delicious and I wouldn’t change a thing (like I did with my chango bars). To quote my brother, Richard, "I'm really tempted to just go in there and eat all of those cookies!" We decided he wouldn't go in the kitchen. :)

Here’s the recipe. It’s doubled, because you can’t make a single batch and expect them to last the day. The double batch doesn’t last long either, though.

Granny's Preacher Cookies  

4 cups sugar                2/3 cup peanut butter

1 cup butter                  6 cups oats

1 cup milk                     2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup cocoa (Hershey's is the best)

Mix sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa in a large pot on medium heat. 

Bring to a boil. Keep stirring. Boil for 30 seconds.

Add peanut butter, oats, and vanilla. Mix.

Turn off stove and spread out wax paper. Mix. Drop onto wax paper.

Let cool and harden. Peel off wax paper and store in fridge.

I really hope you like these, because I know my family does!

Enjoy!

Chango Bars

Chango Bars. Never heard of them? Well, I’ll explain.

Chango bars are a spanish dessert that’s kind of a mix between cake and brownies, but the only chocolate in them are the chocolate chips. They are really easy to make and are also a lot of fun.

So now for where I got the recipe.

I was in second grade and it was reading. The recipe was talked about in a story and the real thing was in the back of the book. Yes, it came from a text book. Our class made the the batter and sent it to the kitchen to cook (this was before I homeschooled and could do all that myself). We were dying to try them all day. Then, just before recess, we finally got to bite into the sweet treat (notice it was right before recess - there were some people who would benefit from running off the sugar before the next subject). Everybody loved them. We were allowed to write down the recipe and I immediately did so. The next time I made them was at home and I tweaked the recipe. I continued to tweak it until I had found a wonderful combination of ingredients that is always a crowd pleaser.

Now for the recipe:

Chango Bars

1 cup butter                    2 ⅓ cups flour

2 cups brown sugar       1 Tbs baking powder

½ cup applesauce         1 tsp salt

3 eggs                            2 ½ cups chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 in glass baking pan. Melt butter. While this is melting, cream brown sugar, applesauce, and eggs, then add the butter. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt, and stir into wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes.

I really like this recipe and hope you do too!

Loads of Cupcakes

I made 6 dozen white wedding cupcakes for a friend’s older sibling’s wedding reception. I tested them the week before (only making 3 dozen) and everybody loved them so much that I didn’t get to try any. I made extra this time in hopes of getting a taste before they disappear.

Here’s a pic. from the trial run (they were for a lemonade stand):

And so, this time I got a day off of schoolwork to work on dozens of cupcakes. It took me all morning just to get the unfrosted ones for the reception finished.

After that, I came home and made some more - complete with frosting this time.

Here’s the link to the recipe (it’s another blog) just in case you want to try making them.

http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/03/16/white-wedding-cake-cupcakes/

I only had 16.5 oz. of cake mix but it worked just fine. You may need to make a little extra frosting though.

Enjoy!

Japanese Chins

Japanese Spaniels

Buttercup

The Japanese Spaniel can also be called the Japanese Pug or Japanese Chin. This research paper will be full of you-never-would- have- guessed-it facts. It will start with origin and end with fun facts. All three of the names previously mentioned will be used.
Though called the Japanese Pug, these canines actually originated in China, and were brought to Japan in 732 A.D. They were first known in Europe around 1700 A.D. Commodore Matthew Perry introduced them to the west when he returned from Japan in 1853 A.D. with several dogs that had been presented to him. Even though these dogs are small, they have an intriguing history.
The average Japanese Chin is seven to nine inches tall and weighs seven to fifteen pounds. These compact, dainty looking dogs have distinctive faces that include large dark eyes, a short muzzle,drooping v-shaped ears, a wide nose, and a round forehead. Their full, straight and silky coats are usually black and white or reddish brown and white. Over all the appearance of this breed is elegant but comical.

These alert, affectionate pets are loving and independent. The Japanese Chin is extremely cat-like in attitude and are lively, happy little creatures. These intelligent animals are very charming and rarely bark.

Because of their unique faces, some Japanese Chins have breathing problems. They are prone to eye issues and a few have seasonal allergies. It is good to take them on daily walks, but they pant often.The Japanese Chin’s average life span is under ten years.

Now for how to care for a Japanese Chin. The owner should brush them daily to maintain their appearance. The Japanese Chins use their paws to wash their faces, but the owner should still wipe them occasionally.

Japanese Chin Care (JCCARE) rescues and takes care of Japanese Pugs until they are ready for adoption. JCCARE does not sell Japanese Pugs, because it is a non-profit organization. There is, however, an adoption fee. End-of- Trail Chins are too old or sick and will go to a forever foster home. The care expenses will be split between JCCARE and the foster family.

Now here are some fun facts:

• Japanese Pugs were kept by royalty in Japan.

• At first the Japanese Chin was not available to the general public.

• If a Japanese Pug were stolen the penalty was death.

• The Japanese Spaniel likes to rest on high surfaces.

• The Japanese Chin often wheezes and snores.

The Japanese Chin is a dog of many names with an exciting history. The appearance and attitude of this breed is very special. While it may be difficult to take care of the Japanese Chin’s health problems, grooming them is very simple. JCCARE will take care of Japanese Chins that don’t have anyone to love them, but that doesn’t stop them from resting on high surfaces. These are fantastic dogs.

The Rover Boys in Southern Waters


By: Arthur M. Winfield

I like this book. It is about three boys and four girls who are on a trip in a houseboat called the Dora. They leave the houseboat with a farmer named Gasper Pold.
When Tom goes to check on the houseboat it’s gone, and so are the farmer and the carpenter who agreed to fix the boat! They find a young man named Harold Bird who helps them find the houseboat. When they get the houseboat, Harold finds his long lost father!

I like this book. It is exciting. I like exciting books.

Wildflower

Joel Pepper

By:Margaret Sidney

I like this book because it is about a mischievous boy who lives in a poor house with a poor family. He has four siblings named Polly, Ben, David, and Phronsie. Joel is in the middle, between Ben and David.

While in time out, he strangles a snake he finds! That night, Joel tells David that they are going to live in a cave on a mountain near by. David dose not want to go, but Joel says that there are green flowers and he can bring some home for Polly. But the next day they are to busy to go up the mountain.

When they do have time, they find tramps in the cave! Joel goes back down to the farms and tells them about the tramps. When the tramps are found they go to jail.

Joel makes a circus and is a monkey. While he is in an apple tree he falls out! When Polly goes to find a doctor she sees Mr.Tisbbet who says he used to be a doctor. He drives her home and finds that Joel is not hurt.
I think this book is great! It has a lot of adventure. It also a lot of fun.
Wild Flower

Joel Pepper

By:Margaret Sidney

I like this book because it is about a mischievous boy who lives in a poor house with a poor family. He has four siblings named Polly, Ben, David, and Phronsie. Joel is in the middle, between Ben and David.

While in time out, he strangles a snake he finds! That night, Joel tells David that they are going to live in a cave on a mountain near by. David dose not want to go, but Joel says that there are green flowers and he can bring some home for Polly. But the next day they are to busy to go up the mountain.

When they do have time, they find tramps in the cave! Joel goes back down to the farms and tells them about the tramps. When the tramps are found they go to jail.

Joel makes a circus and is a monkey. While he is in an apple tree he falls out! When Polly goes to find a doctor she sees Mr.Tisbbet who says he used to be a doctor. He drives her home and finds that Joel is not hurt.
I think this book is great! It has a lot of adventure. It also a lot of fun.
Wild Flower