It's that time of the year....

It's that time of the year....

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Glorious Day!

I feel good today and this is the first day I have felt good in weeks.  Thank you God!!

I have been out and about this morning.  I stopped by Food Depot which is a supermarket that has name brand food plus the County Market  brand at really low prices.  Today I got some really good bargains.  The most impressive ones being Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (fat free) for 25 cents a can, Pillsbury family size brownie mix for 88 cents and a 5 lb. bag of flour for 89 cents.  I had my cart full and the total price was $19.71.  Then on to Kroger where I bought the necessities.  Kroger is my favorite store even though they are a bit expensive.

Yesterday afternoon the urge came on me to try something different.  I roughly crushed peppermint sticks and decided to make peppermint cookies.  I made up the recipe and they turned out to be delicious.  I was just thinking what I usually use to start a cookie recipe.  Most cookie recipes start basically the same.  One thing I did differently was to use all powdered sugar (sifted) in place of regular sugar.  I think an addition of crushed walnuts or pecans would have been nice and a bit of white frosting topped with a miniature cane would make them look festive.   Now to try them on my official taste testers, my daughter and son in law.  If they like them I will put the recipe on my recipe space.

 

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It is getting time to think about lunch,  the cleaning will wait until tomorrow.  You all stay safe and be happy.

Beth

19 comments:

  1. Looks yummy Beth. Here we have Fred Meyer stores, which are now owned by Krogers. They are are a little more expensive than Target or Walmart, but are a little nicer to shop in. I hope you have a nice Week!

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  2. I AM FLABBERGASTED over that 25 cents a can thing..WOW that is a real bargain! I haven't made a single cookie this year..guess I better get in the swing soon. Thinking easy macaroons maybe. Going to the store soon for supplies better put it on the list. GLAD GLAD you are feeling good today..hope there are more to come.
    : )

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  3. Hi Beth,

    Pleased you are feeling better today.

    Hugs Nita.

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  4. I'm thrilled to hear that you're doing better! Spending the holidays in health is a huge blessing don't you think? God bless you Beth!

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  5. You and I are very happy today having sunny day will come later it is 6.00AM and only 5C -22C just like a winters time the last time was 51 years ago in the cold summer.
    Enjoy your day,
    xoxoxo

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  6. I'd like to know where you buy 'powered' sugar LOL! I knew what you meant *smile*
    Enjoy your day. I am so happy you feel so good!

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  7. I'm sooo glad you are feeling well this fine day!! And even baking invented cookies, too--LOL! Nice! Have a super duper day tomorrow, too! :)

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  8. LOL Nancy!! I fixed it. Thank you!!

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  9. So happy you are having a great day - you deserve it. Those cookies look good enough to eat to me - mouth is watering.

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  10. Here me again I just want to tell you how I am so happy for you Beth,You can do the shopping and made a cookie for your family and friends.
    I enjoyed play golf with my friends but after the sun is getting strong so I come home.
    The sun is cause rash in my skins especially in the early summer time.
    We going to have sunny day for next three days and back to rains day that the weather forecast
    expected.
    Have a good day.

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  11. Twin, I still call it powdered sugar too! Confectioner's sugar to me is a made up name. :-)

    SO glad you FINALLY feel better! Keep that up. Don't make me come over there!

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  12. Glad you feel better. Those cookies look yummy!

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  13. So glad you are having a good day. Also I really do love your angels in your header, I did read the blog on them, how very special they are. How can you bake so much and not eat it all. I had to give up baking ages ago. I have no control. I make a cake with lots of fruit maybe once every 2 weeks and that is it. Cookies no way. Have a wonderful week. Hugs Carrie

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  14. May tomorrow and the rest of the days be ones you feel good in. The cookies sound great but I'm afraid they won't help me lose weight. Enjoy your Christmas time. bertieblue

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  15. So good to hear that you are felling just great Beth, may it continue. Those Cookies look lovely I just love Peppermint. Enjoy your Week Hugs Sheila and Wile-e xx

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  16. Thank God, I'm so glad you woke up feeling good!!

    25 cents that is an amazing deal!!! I use so much of it during the holidays.

    I love your recipe that looks fab!!!

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  17. All you people talking about making holiday treats and cookies. You're driving me nuts!
    The one thing I know, the bigger the supermarket chain the more expensive they are and Kroger is huge.

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  18. Those cookies look really, really good! I'm glad you are feeling well and are able to get out and about and enjoy yourself!

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