Early reader....in the tub

Just like her Great Grandpa, Uncles, and Dad, this girl likes to read in the tub.

Cheers from all of us tonight.

Amish Sweet Bread - mixed in Kitchen Aid-updated

Ok, I found this recipe online -made it, ate it and then didn't write down or bookmark the page where I got it. It's a rather random webpage (a forum for those of you that know what that is); So I just needed to copy down the recipe and post it here.
 1) So I can share this easy bread recipe that I can make up in my kitchen aid and will make a solid 2 loaves and
2) I will know where to find it in the future.

AMISH SWEET BREAD

2c warm water (110 degrees F)
2/3 c sugar (or other sweetener) (I used mostly molasses and a bit of honey)
1-1/2 Tbsp dry active yeast
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/4c oil ( I used melted coconut oil)
6 c flour (add gradually as you may not need that much) ( I added 3 cups of whole wheat flour and about 2-3 cups of white flour)

When using the stainless bowl, I usually rinse with hot water to warm before proofing the yeast-don't know if it makes a difference, but it makes me feel better-lol

Add warm water, sugar, and yeast to bowl- allow to "proof" or rest for about 10 minutes (it will be frothy)

add in salt, oil, and 3 c flour and mix well
add flour one cup at a time-dough will be a nice ball with a soft velvety touch
knead by hand for 8-10 minutes or 1-2 minutes with the KitchenAid.

Allow bread to rise covered, free from draft until doubled in size, (about an hour), punch down and briefly knead by hand (30-45 seconds).
Divide into 2 equal parts, place in well-greased loaf pans.

Loosely cover (I use a paper towel) and allow to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for approx 30 minutes (it will be golden on the top-kind of like a loaf of traditional packaged white bread).

This is a great recipe from the Amish colonies in Indiana, it is slightly sweet and my kids and husband love it plain and with sandwiches-even though it makes 2 loaves, it is usually gone from my house in 1-2 days.

Source:http://community.tasteofhome.com/community_forums/f/30/p/125603/126954.aspx

A wee bit of news for you...

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-----Original Message-----
From: Jocelyn Radom <sjradom@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:05:32
To: Jocelyn Radom<sjradom@gmail.com>
Subject: A wee bit of news for you...

Coming soon...

Oh So Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

I've been trying to eat healthy...but I love my sweets. So I met in the middle and attempted a recipe off my beloved Pinterest.

Extraordinarily Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

3/4 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup blueberry applesauce or any other sort of berry-applesauce without added sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 egg whites, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 60% cacao)

~ Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
~ Whip together the Greek yogurt, berry-applesauce, and honey until creamy.
~ Beat in the egg whites and vanilla
~ Stir together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt, and stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients.
~ Stir in the rolled oats.
~ Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
~ Drop the batter by rounded tablespoons onto the baking sheets, and bake for around 14 minutes - until the cookies are lightly golden brown. Of course, they're oh so very good warm...

As a side note, I added a tsp of cinnamon and also added a 1/2 cup of dried cranberries and 1/2 cup of choc chips instead of the stated 3/4 cup choc chips.

Recipe courtesy of: http://foodforlaughter.blogspot.ca/2010/05/extraordinarily-healthy-oatmeal-cookies.html

My opinion of these cookies: takes away the craving but reminds me of a breakfast cookie. They're not that sweet. They did, however, pass the Hanna test.

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Hanna is playing a love song for all her friends and family.

Happy Valentine's day everyone! Show your loved ones you care in an extra special way today.

Love from the Radom's
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We continue to enjoy warm sunny days in Calgary.

We look forward to heading to SK next weekend for Family day so maybe we will see some of you then.

Happy Birthday to our very special niece Alyssa today. She is a whopping 8 yrs old today. And...later on this week another birthday wish will go out to Tiara- a girl who we love very much.

In the meantime, here is a Sunday hi from Hanna.

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Our girlie these days...Jan 26, 2013

Here isa  little video I took tonight. She really performed. Check out at the end when she opens her books. She very purposefully, crosses her ankles. She does this all the time. It cracks us up. Enjoy!

Look Mom, I know how to navigate your Ipad. It sure doesn't take long for these little ones to figure out how to use it. It's called "Cause and Effect".

Hanna sits in her chair and reads her new story from G. Aunty Ginny - "I Love Saskatchewan".