Day 348 Microwave bowl holders

My Mother gave me a fabric bowl that you use when you microwave a bowl of something. It keeps you from having to hold a hot bowl. It also works for holding a pint of ice cream. My sister, Marian found a pattern for it. I decided to give two each to my coworkers.  They turned out well. I had to watch a YouTube video to understand the pattern but I did it.

Day 347 1st Annual Christmas cookie bake

Taylor called me last month and told me she thought it would be fun to have an annual cookie baking day. I was all for the idea. I love hanging with her and I love to bake. We came up with some cookies we wanted to make. I put all the recipes in a book that we can update each year. We started early Saturday morning and cooked all day. It was fun and I can't wait until next year.

Day 346 Party mix in a crock pot

I saw a recipe for making chex party mix in a crock pot. My daughter, Taylor was coming up tonight for the weekend and it is a favorite of hers. So I decided to try the crock pot recipe. It turned out great. And it was super easy. You still have to stir every hour but it is easier to stir in the pot. Next time I am going to add bagel chips though.

(Taylor here - this was delicious!!) 

Day 345 Apple Pie

The apple is my favorite fruit. But I hate them cooked unless it is applesauce. Tonight was my Christmas party at work. I decided to try a bite of apple pie. I thought maybe my taste buds had matured. Well I was wrong. I still hate cooked apples. My one bite of apple pie was my last. I will stick with my raw Apple.

Day 344 Velvetta cheese sandwich

Growing up my favorite meal was a Velvetta cheese sandwich. I could eat it for every meal. Today I needed some Velvetta cheese for a dip I was making so I made myself a sandwich. I have not had one in years. It was so wonderful. I did use wheat bread but it sure was yummy.

Day 343 Coupon book

You know how you go to a restaurant and they ask if you want to buy a coupon book to support their charity of choice? Well I was in Arby's today for lunch and they wanted me to buy one and for once I said yes. I never would have done that but I needed a first. I will do it more now. It is an easy was to give.

Day 342 C J Box

Today I finished a book by a new author, C J Box. My Mother recommended him. He writes about a warden in Wyoming. It was a good first book. I will definitely read more.