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Relaxing

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It’s Mother’s Day. I’m not suppose to be doing anything but relaxing, so The Princess is doing a guest post today. She is quite the party planner and would like to share her tips for a fabulous event. What a blessing she is to me…

“Always make a check list of the important things so you don’t forget anything.”
“Always have yummy food like chocolate cupcakes”
(And a Mama to carefully supervise the use of the cupcake maker)
“Move the flowers from the living room to the party if you can’t go to the store to buy more.”
“Always use pretty dishes and tablecloths. It makes the party special.”
“You can wear fancy clothes because than you will act more fancy.”

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Blooming

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How can you not feel hope in the spring? Flowers have just exploded into bloom and birds are happy and chirping! You do have to deal with the rain but when the sun comes out it just dazzles you. I’m so glad that stay at home does not equal stay locked in your house. It is soothing for your soul to step on your porch and greet neighbors, walk around the block and admire gardens and gaze over the creek and imagine boats on the crisp blue water. It also perks up a mood to bring some flowers inside! Small touches of spring to spark happy thoughts of good times in our future.

Chicks and flowers in an antique chicken feeder.
A tabletop assortment
. Gazing out my kitchen window
The Princess’ arrangement.

Friday Favorites #527

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Comforted

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I really enjoyed the blueberry pie challenge of last week, and it was appreciated very much by my people. But this week I wanted something simpler and more comforting: Chocolate Cobbler! Easy to make and very easy to eat…maybe a bit too easy, but chocolate tends to be like that. It was a bright spot on a gloomy afternoon. How are you holding up with the “safer at home” experience? We are finding it difficult some days and more easy on other days, probably like most everyone. I would like to be able to say I will never complain about the grocery store, gym or work again. Hopefully I will say that, but time will tell.

Usual Cast of Characters

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk or cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Chocolate Cobbler Topping:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1cups boiling water

Steps to Glory

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • Place butter into a 9×13 baking dish and into the oven to melt. Then, remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Mix together the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, milk, and vanilla extract, baking powder and salt for the batter. Spoon the mixture into the baking dish on top of the melted butter. DO NOT STIR.
  • In a separated bowl, mix 2 cups sugar and ½ cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle this topping mixture on top of the batter. Pour the boiling water over topping. DO NOT STIR.

  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is set. The bottom of the cobbler will still be a little loose. Cool for 15 to 20 minutes.

The day may be dreary but you can always find some joy in it!

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Friday Features #526

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