Saturday, July 24, 2010

Who doesn't love a good treat?



One thing I know: People love gifts. They love it when someone thinks about them enough to present them with a gift, even if it's small or cheap. Everyone likes to be remembered and thought of.

I made some cheesecake for some friends a few days ago and everyone's eyes light up with delight when presented with a piece of creamy sweetness. I'm happy I could do that one little thing to brighten up their day.

The weather has been so beautiful up here lately---not hot with a cool breeze. This time of season makes me yearn for a garden---for something to grow in front of me so that I can see the results and be thankful.

I think I'd like to plant garlic, onions, tomatoes, and chives for a start. I just cannot imagine having a full garden of lettuce, broccoli, asparagus...BOY! That would be great, eh? I like the movement towards gardening/self sustainment. I hope it sticks with a lot of people.



On another note, I've really been struggling with my future, with what to major in for college, with what to do with my degree when I am completed. I cannot decide though I weight my options. For now, it's probably best to just keep living and laughing and working hard until I decide what would be the best career path. *sigh* life can be tough sometimes....


Have a great day!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

The Best Peanut Butter Cookies

I am a fan of moist cookies. I don't like the thin crispy ones that come out of the oven flat. I like a little bit of softness to my cookies! These Peanut Butter Cookies are just the ticket. Enjoy!


Peanut Butter Cookies


1/2C butter
1/2C peanut butter
1/2C brown sugar (packed)
1/2C sugar

1 1/4C flour
1 egg
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp powder


Beat butter until very smooth and creamy.



Add in the peanut butter.


Mix until well incorporated.



Add in all other ingredients one at a time. Scrape sides of the bowl continuously.

Bake at 350 for about 12 minutes.





All I need is a reason to bake. It had gotten to the point where I'd bake something and then desperately try to find someone to enjoy my sweets. I baked these wonderful cookies and took them to the Airmen and Family Readiness Center. They appreciated them!

More and more I am thinking about what to major in for college. I'm also debating what career to end up in. It's very frustrating! One would think it'd be easy...but not for this goose! No sir! Any suggestions?

Have a great day!