Yesterday was the first night of Chanukah. And when we came home from Kung Fu, there was a bright, shiny wrapped gift waiting on the table. We lit the candles, had dinner, all the while Kerri contemplated who the gift was for and what could possibly be in it.
My first surprise of the evening was when Kerri commented that the potato latkes that I bought at the Jewish deli were not as good as mine. Daddy agreed.
My second surprise of the evening was when Kerri produced her own gift wrapped presents (wrapped in napkin paper). Pookie got a doggie treat, Mommy and Daddy a colored book she made herself. It was a story about how she met and ran away from a vampire.
And my third surprise of the evening was that Kerri actually loved the fancy snow gloves we got her. She has already lost two pair this past month.
Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate!
Life with Kerri lights up my life.
Orangey Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
Tonight I wanted to make cookies with dried cranberries in them. Unable to find a tantalizing recipe I made this one up. Mr. Dirtywrench (my taste-tester) declared it a delicious cookie. Tell me what you think.
Cream together:
1 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
Add:
2 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 teaspoons orange extract
Beat in:
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
Add:
1 cup coconut
3 cups oatmeal
2 cups dried cranberries
Drop by spoonfuls onto parchment lined pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 14 minutes until golden brown.
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