Thought I’d share a delicious recipe for cookies, seeing as I will be making these again soon!
Well, despite the sickness, and general craziness of the weekend, I decided to bake cookies. I like to take a big batch to school for the staff room, and these shortbread lovelies are melt in the mouth yum too!
Armed with my Cookie Press, I am ready!
It’s a simple recipe.
500g Butter, softened
200g Caster Sugar
2 Teaspoons Vanilla extract
500g Plain Flour
1) Preheat oven to 180 Degrees C/Gasmark 4
2) Cream butter and sugar together unil fluffy
3) Add vanilla extract and then mix in the flour well.
4) Load up that press and get aiming at the baking tray!
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Voila!
But these things are never uneventful, where I am concerned, and just for good measure, and to prove my blood and sweat goes into everything I do, I proceeded to burn myself on the oven!
I had to cover it with a dressing too, as it was (and still is) very painful! OUCH!!!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 07, 2018 @ 09:33:56
Oh! I love baking christmas cookies! its my favourite part of christmas actually. By now my friends at school all know that their xmas gift will be a nice jar filled with my homemade cookies.
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Dec 07, 2018 @ 12:31:51
Yummy! These are so easy!
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Dec 07, 2018 @ 09:29:11
You really are armed and dangerous aren’t you Ritu??
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Dec 07, 2018 @ 12:31:23
Yup… Or possibly one armed after injury!!!
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Dec 07, 2018 @ 07:40:00
Oh no! A kitchen casualty, and it looks like a fair size of a burn?
These days I keep an Aloe Vera plant in the kitchen for precisely this reason; I frequently catch my arm on the oven shelf and providing it’s just a superficial wound, I split open an aloe leaf and smear it on the burn. It is wonderfully soothing.
Hope you are ok – sending love 💕
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Dec 07, 2018 @ 12:29:41
Thankfully it was from a couple of years back.. but I’m terribke for kitchen injuries!
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Dec 12, 2017 @ 09:38:33
Your cookies look very delicious!Check mine Christmas cookies if you wish on https://tetisflakes.com/2017/12/11/greek-christmas-honey-cookies/ . It’s a traditional Greek recipe for Christmas cookies. Happy holidays! 🙂
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Dec 12, 2017 @ 10:28:12
Thanks!
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Dec 10, 2017 @ 02:56:49
Wow! You look pretty dangerous with that cookie press! I’m guessing the oven surrendered and did your biding! LOL! Fun post!
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Dec 10, 2017 @ 09:56:28
It did in the end Lol!!!
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 21:48:17
Yum! But you are the boo-boo Queen.
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 21:50:58
I really am Jennie!!!
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 21:59:59
Well, we are two peas in a pod. Mine mostly happen in the classroom. I have quite the reputation, even with the children. Ha! 🤕
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 22:01:01
I manage clumsiness and injury everywhere!!! What shall we do with each other??!!
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 22:03:11
Fall all over the place?? And laugh our heads off. 😅
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 22:06:09
We NEED to meet!!!!
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 22:13:25
I know!! I’m so bummed that the Bloggers Bash is in May (super busy month at school). If it were over the summer… one day for sure. 🙂
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 22:16:57
It was in June the last couple of years… maybe the next one!!!
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 23:28:00
Fingers crossed. 🤞
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 22:06:31
The children call me Jennie the Spiller. Lunchtime is always a spill. My fellow teachers shake their heads. At least I overcome it with Jennie Stories. 🙂
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 22:15:27
Lol!!! All who work with me get immune to my walking into things!!!
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 23:25:10
Ha-ha!
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 18:49:07
Never heard of a cookie press. Very cool. Mine are usually rather rustic 🙂
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 18:50:14
Bee it’s a really cool contraption!!
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 19:02:21
I ponder buying one and to try out that recipe 🙂
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 19:28:19
Worth It!!
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 09:02:23
🙂 if I do I promise a cookie post 🙂
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 09:04:12
I look forward to that eventuality!!!!
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 09:08:43
Oh dear now I have to 😁
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Dec 09, 2017 @ 09:09:53
😁😉
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 16:09:36
Dang, such mixed feelings hitting that “like” button! So to clarify, a big thumbs up on the cookies, and a humongous thumbs down for your evil oven burning you like that! 😀
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 16:58:46
Ha!!! Lol thanks for the love n sympathy!!!
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 09:09:49
My culinary skills begin and end with making Shredded Wheat. I am however very good at injuring myself 😳
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 12:15:33
I had shredded wheat thus morning!
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 05:38:58
Wow! Hungry already, though I’m a bad cook. Only meal I’m good at, is Kenyan maize meal (ugali)
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 07:39:42
Ugali with Skumawiki?
My mum makes ugali and we have it with Saag (spinach dish!) Mum and dad were both born and brought up in Kenya so I know a few dishes and words!
These cookies are pretty foolproof to be honest!!! My grandma used to make similar ones (in Kenya!)
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 19:30:22
Really! I’m so excited to here you have some Kenyan roots. Looking forward to your visit, and don’t forget them cookies. Hahaha… glad you remember sukumawiki (Week pusher)
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 19:50:23
😉😉😉
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 00:02:50
I need to try this. Thank you!!
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 07:36:49
They are yummy!!!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 22:32:44
🤣
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 14:35:53
Yummy and so sorry for the burn – that’s not what you had to bake Ritu 🙂
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 22:01:45
I know Lol! I was tired that day!!!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 14:01:14
You are a serial killer with that in hand…I do hope you use it to make that food
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 22:01:06
I did! Honest!!!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 22:32:01
O.K I believe you ……..since you are serial killer what a person has to say….I BELIEVE YOU
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Dec 08, 2017 @ 05:18:17
I hope
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 13:42:15
Wonderful cookies! Hope you have not burned Sonu? 😉
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 22:00:45
Nope… just me Lol!!!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 22:18:09
Wish you best healing.
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 22:19:53
Thanks!!!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 13:39:58
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 12:14:53
Those cookies look delicious, but the burn was a high price to pay, Sis! 💖
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 22:00:23
It was but they were yum!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 11:04:11
Gosh! Hope you feel better soon. The cookies do look yum and I hope they make up for the burn. xoxo
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 22:00:05
Thanks Shailaja!!!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 08:53:56
Take care! Those cookies seem delicious!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 21:59:52
Thanks 😊
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 08:14:35
Ps hope your arm is okay 💖
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 21:59:42
Lol thanks hun! Luckily it was a couple of years ago but it was sore!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 08:14:17
Those are AMAZING cookies I love the shape although that contraption is a little daunting 😂😂
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 21:59:08
It’s such a cool gadget! Got it from Lidl!!!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 08:00:46
Oh, dear. The biscuits look great, though.
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 08:12:26
Oh April they’re yummy!!!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 06:30:39
Great recipe Ritu!!! I still have the flu and havent been cooking or baking much…but when I read about the burn I knew how that hurts…I hope your feeling better if not butter, or toothpaste on burns are the best old fashion remedies.
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 07:09:00
Thanks Sophie, thankfully this was a post from a couple of years back so the burn is okay… I’ll be baking again next week!!!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 05:46:51
I think this is the method my late grandmother used to make “cheese straws” its a savory cookie filled with cheese. I miss them made by her.
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 07:08:25
Mmmm! Love cheese straws! These cookies are so simple and delicious! Grandmas are always the best!
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 05:12:16
Cookies! Did you save any for an adorable little kitty like me? tries to put on the cutest begging face possible 0_0
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Dec 07, 2017 @ 07:07:45
When I make my fresh batch I’ll d that!!!
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Dec 15, 2017 @ 06:04:47
I’m still waiting Ritu! ^_^
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Dec 15, 2017 @ 07:01:53
This weekend!!!
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Dec 18, 2015 @ 21:37:46
Ouch indeed! Lost some skin on that batch! But oh, Ritu, aren’t those cookies ever so pretty! 😛
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Dec 19, 2015 @ 00:31:02
Thanks Joey! The cookies were pretty yummy! The burn not so much!
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Dec 15, 2015 @ 03:02:28
I’m so sorry about this. I have had similar issues.
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Dec 15, 2015 @ 07:42:48
It doesn’t matter how careful I am… I always manage to do something!
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Dec 15, 2015 @ 00:11:30
Yikes! A bakers curse
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Dec 15, 2015 @ 07:41:42
Something like that lol!
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Dec 15, 2015 @ 00:08:02
Wow! The cookies 🎉
I hope you are well. Take care.
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Dec 15, 2015 @ 07:41:31
Thank you 😊
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 23:01:59
Sis mmmm cookies☺
But you done it again, be more careful😘
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 23:09:01
I know bro… What can i say, it’s just
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 23:15:58
Bubblewrap
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 23:29:04
Lol!
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 23:09:35
It’s just my way! ☺
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 17:26:45
Ouch! That looks like a huge patch of burn. That’d hurt like hell. Hope you manage to run it under running water for at least 10 mins. Cookies look yum though! Sending healing dusts to you, Ritu!
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 17:49:08
Thank you Ann… It’s sore, bit better than yesterday ☺
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 17:10:24
The cookies look delicious, Ritu 😀 sorry for the cookie injury 😦
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 17:18:44
Thank you Syl ☺
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 17:37:20
You’re welcome, Ritu 🙂
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 09:23:53
i am trying this the coming weekend 😛
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 13:39:24
Let me know how you got on!
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Dec 15, 2015 @ 13:46:44
sure.
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 08:07:53
Those cookies look delicious Ritu. I hope your poorly arm is soon better too! 🙂
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 08:43:44
Thank you sis! ☺
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 03:42:29
The cookies look great…the burn not so much. You are a trooper though! Well done 🙂
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 07:46:46
Lol. Thank you! I try! 😊 though Hubby Dearest may cal, me ‘trying’)
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 03:25:36
Beautiful cookies, Ritu! I hope you feel better! Take care!
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 07:46:15
Thank you Tonya! 😊
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 02:22:26
Tc Ritu… Looks like you have hurt yourself pretty badly.
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 07:45:52
Thanks Shivangi. It’s a pretty sore mark across my arm, but hopefully not too bad…
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 01:45:41
hope you are ok! Cookies look great!
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 07:45:18
Thank you Lynz! I’ll live, but it’s a little sore 😊
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 13:49:51
I am sure, burns really hurt 😦
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 17:13:55
☺
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 23:54:27
Ouch. Seems to be happening a lot with cooking making this month. Treats look good though.
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 07:44:35
Thanks Charles.. Hey, I don’t wanna get left behind now, do I? I love to take part fully in everything I do, enduring all pain as well as pleasure lol!
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 12:38:29
And people don’t think cooking and baking are dangerous. 🙂
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 13:40:38
Oh it is treacherous!!
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 23:48:46
the cookies look delicious!
I hope the burn is not serious. Take care of it!
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 07:43:43
Thank you Corina 😊 it was so sore last night, I shall uncover it this morning, and see, hopefully it won’t be too bad, but I’ll scar, as always, and it will join the crisis cross of oven and iron scars already on my arms… I am so clumsy!
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 23:44:34
Love those cookies…I use a press from the 1970’s that makes me break out in a sweat from bearing down. Same recipe, but mine uses almond extract instead of vanilla. It came with the press.
Brave of you to take on a burn in the name of Christmas baking. Been there !! Take care of it. ☺
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 07:42:02
Well I got my press from Lidl one year, and never used it. Then last year I decided to try it, and the results were wonderful! In fact, the biscuits remind me of ones my grandma used to make, when we went to visit her in Kenya!!
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:57:30
cookies!!! yum!!!!!!!
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 23:19:12
Oh they are!!!!
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:41:57
Hi Ritu, how about some Aloe Vera for that burn. It works like a charm on burns.
Leslie
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:44:24
I shall go see if I have some in my cupboard, thank you Leslie 🙂
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:46:23
It is the plant , I’m not sure they whether they make it into a cream or oil.
Leslie
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:50:10
I have some Aloe Vera gel! ☺
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 23:30:34
Oh that will do it!
Leslie
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 07:39:08
😊
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:39:44
Hope the burn recovers enough for you to bake a whole load of virtual cookies for your WordPress colleagues…
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:43:49
If only I could virtually deliver them to you all! I posted pictures, that was as close to virtual cookies as I could get!
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 20:18:59
We’ve got 3D printing, 4D cookies has to be the next step.
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 20:25:21
Who knows?? Maybe by next year!
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:28:11
Great recipe. Thank you. Feel better
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:43:06
You’re welcome!!! Thank you 🙂
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:46:16
🙂 xo
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:18:01
Sounds like something of do. 😊
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:42:20
I do it frequently, I am so clumsy, but this was a little more than usual… it was like ouch, that hurts, let me hold it there a few seconds longer… yup, it still hurts, maybe I should move my arm…That’s what you get for baking when tired!
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 00:34:37
😃
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:13:04
Hope the burn heals quickly. Yummy looking cookies!
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:40:17
Thanks Josh! I have had to stop the kids wolfing them down too! 🙂
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:11:08
LOL. The first shot looks like you are operating a dangerous industrial power tool. But no it’s the oven that gets you! You crack me! (The cookies look amazing) 🙂
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:39:54
The oven and me.. we are age old enemies!!!!!!
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:52:45
LMAO, you should add a counter to your blog, “Days I did not burn myself on the stove” Or make a category Just for your battles with the stove posts! 🙂
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:54:16
Oh it would be endless Tom!!?
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 23:34:40
LOL! I’ve been reading about you injuries since I met you! 😀
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 07:40:12
And, to be honest Tom, I think you’ll be reading about them for a long time to come! It’s just part of me!! 😂😂
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 12:21:35
And laughing every minute! 😀
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Dec 14, 2015 @ 13:40:23
😂😂😂
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:08:59
Ritu…. Lavener essential oil is something you need to have in your house! Pure on the burned spot and it heals fast and takes the pain. Also for scratches, cuts, and bites, stops the bleeding!
And now THANK YOU!!!! I will copy that recipe!!! Finally one in the metric system. It sounds yummie too!
Amazing what you got done on the weekend………. and still posting!
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 22:39:32
I am actually amazed at how many posts I managed too, this weekend!
Thank you for the first aid advice sis!
And enjoy the cookies, they are so easy, and melt in the mouth!
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 23:04:52
Sounds exactly like that! Perhaps I will try them even for this season althought I said I was done for this year… lol! They are intriguing 😀
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 23:19:42
😉😉☺☺☺☺
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Dec 13, 2015 @ 23:30:20
😋😋😋
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