Wordless Wednesday

i heart faces photo challenge | Best Face Photo from 2011

I just adore taking photos of my nephew Max. Not only does he love the camera but the camera loves him.
This photograph was taken after our trip to the farm. We stopped for a doughnut
and as you can see he was really enjoying it.

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"Best Face Photo from 2011"

This photo was submitted to the I Heart Faces photo challenge – www.iheartfaces.com

Double Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies

This is my entry for the Zanussi Cookers make every meal a masterpiece competition.

Ingredients:

3 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of cocoa powder
4 oz. peppermint candy cane, ground into a powder
4 oz. peppermint candy cane, crushed (Save 2 oz. to sprinkle on cookies)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

 

Directions:

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

 

Start off by grinding the first 4 oz. of peppermint candy cane into a fine powder using a coffee grinder. Then take the other 4 oz. of peppermint candy cane and crush into little pieces using a food chopper/processor. Set aside.  

 

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, candy cane powder, 2 oz. of the crushed candy cane, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 

 

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, making sure to beat well after each egg. Then gradually add in the dry ingredient mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips. 

 

Place 1 tablespoon of mixture into rows onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 4 minutes then sprinkle a bit of the extra crushed candy cane on top of each cookie and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes or until done. Remove cookie sheet from oven and let cookies cool for at least 2 minutes then place them onto a cooling rack and let cool.

Wordless Wednedsay - Amish Farmland

Nikon D90 Giveaway @ Oh So Posh Photography

Here is a wonderful giveaway that will not only inspire both the amateur and professional photographer but also those who might hanging on the line just thinking about it. Oh So Posh Photography is giving away a beautiful Nikon D90 to one of their readers.

Here are the details for the camera:
Nikon D90 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

It's a dream come true. I highly recommend that you not only enter this wonderful giveaway but do a lot of browsing while your there. There's lots of beauty in store. Also if you get a moment, make sure you check out Oh So Posh Actions as well.

Wordless Wednesday - Black and White

5 Minutes for Mom Christmas Giveaway 2011

With Christmas right around the corner, 5 Minutes for Mom is getting ready to begin their annual 5MinutesforMom CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 2011! Starting on November 1st, the gals over at 5 Minutes for Mom will begin publishing their first giveaway with a new giveaway being published each day through to the end of November. You can enter one giveaway or all of them but each giveaway must be entered separately in order for a chance to win that specific prize.

Be sure to stop by 5 Minutes for Mom to read the Giveaway Rules. With great prizes for the whole family, this is an event you do not want to miss. See you there!

2011 Christmas Giveaway Prize List:  

• V Reader Interactive e-Reading System from V-Tech
• Delta Children’s Product Urban Street LX Umbrella Stroller
• Funktionmoms Mommassentials Kit
• Scentsy Buddy Kit for the Holidays
• CVS/Pharmacy Beauty Gift Basket
• $50 Subway Gift Card (2 winners)
• Torch the Fire Truck from Worx Toys
• Zylie the Bear and Shen the Panda stuffed animals
• Bosco Bear Pillow Set (3 winners)
• VioVio Digital Scrapbook and Photobook
• WaWaBots
• Mommy Pamper Pack and Pregnancy Pamper Pack from Biotegrity
• Nintendo DS Junior Game Package
• Sweet N’ Sassy Couture Hair Accessories for Girls
• Rebecca Bon Bon Bomber Jacket
• Bath and Body Works Holiday Basket
• FurReal Friend Puppy
• Charmies Personlized Jewelry
• 2 Chix Graphic Maternity Tee
• Colortime Crafts $50 gift card
• Scentsy by Bonnie Holiday Gift Basket
• Relish 6 month subscription and a slow cooker
• Snapware Holiday Kit
• Shoellino Shoes for Kids “Froddo” style
• Champion Me Personalized Books 
• Name Your Tune CD Set