Monday, December 9, 2013

It is cold out there!!!

Boy winter sure is here.  I myself am not a fan but my children are, it means time for fun, new hats, and new gloves! Here's Marisol showing off her new heart gloves and Isaiah with his new bear hat.  They bring so much joy to my life.  I remember on cold days like today my Mom would make me hot chocolate with real milk, real chocolate, and a little cinnamon it was the best.  Stay warm out there amigos.

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Bizcochitos


De mi cocinita los bizcochitos


It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in my little casita, and the aromas are deliciosos!! I had a request for a recipe for bizcochitos so here it is however, you must promise to always make these cookies with your whole heart in mind and make them with pure love just like my Grandma Connie did.  Just in case you didn't know her, my grandma was the best grandma in the world and I miss her everyday.  I'm also sharing with you a picture of her, she instilled in us the love for life, so many traditions, and many delicious family recipes.  


Blaza Luz Consuelo Trujillo



Bizcochitos

1lb. Lard
1 C Sugar
2 eggs
1tsp. vanilla
1tsp. salt
6 C flour
1 tbs. anise seed
3 tsp. baking powder

Cream lard, sugar, eggs, salt, and anise seeds, then gradually add the flour and baking powder.  You can use a cookie press or roll the dough out and use festive cookie cutters.  Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.  In a small bowl mix 1 cup sugar and 2tsp cinnamon.  Right as you take the cookies out of the oven dip them in the sugar mixture and set on a platter to cool.


                                               

Friday, December 6, 2013

Cranberry Bliss Oatmeal Cookies

"Cranberry Bliss" Oatmeal CookiesBy Melissa Vredenburg


Don't you just love the Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks?? Well so do I but my waistline doesn't!!! lol So I decided to make an oatmeal cookie with the same flavors and wow, they came out great!!!!

So here's the recipe:

1 1/2 C Flour
1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
1 1/2 C Oats
1 Egg
1 C Packed Brown Sugar
1/2 C Oil
1/2 C Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
The Zest of One Orange
3/4 C Dried Cranberries
3/4 C White Chocolate Chips

Bake on an un-greased cookie sheet on 350 degrees until golden brown.


Tuesday, August 9, 2011

My Hobby

I'm a mother of three and when I have a little spare time I love to make cards, paper craft, and scrapbook.  Here are some of my creations.