Waiting For The Storm~Blogtoberfest 2012 Day 29

Hi Friends,

It's been hard to focus on anything with a hurricane coming.  I can't seem to put two thoughts together and write a blog post.  I did however make some pumpkin bread and chocolate chip cookies.  My kind of comfort food for when the power goes out!  Not so good for my diet, but necessary for my sanity!

My camera battery was dead so I had to find an old picture to use.  I couldn't find the one of pumpkin bread.  You'll just have to imagine that one for now!

To all my friends in the path of Sandy, stay safe.  And to those dealing with a blizzard because of Sandy, you stay safe too.  

Praying for all!

xo Annette xo

I Heart Macro

While taking a blogging break during August, I missed "I Heart Macro" the most!

My granddaughter and I made chocolate chip pecan cookies.

They were REALLY good!!!

I'm joining Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro.

Come see the other fun macro and close-up shots!

Meet Me On Monday

It's Monday and that means it's time to answer some questions.  It's a fun blog hop that lets you get to know the person behind the blog!  Thanks to Java at Never Growing Old you can click on the button and join the fun!


What is you favorite holiday?

Christmas!!!  I love everything about it...the decorations, twinkling lights, the music, baking, shopping, wrapping, giving gifts that bring big smiles and hugs...

What color clothing do you wear the most?

Mostly pastels especially pink, blue and lavender.

What is your heritage?
German, Irish, Scottish

What is your middle name?
Annette.  My first name, Velma, is after my grandmother but I've always gone by Annette. 

What is your favorite cookie?

My chocolate chip pecan cookies are my absolute favorite but I am a cookie monster!  If cookies are around, I'll eat them!!

Have a wonderful Monday!!!

Annette

Yummy Goodness

I made cookies today!  My husband's office is having a potluck tomorrow and he asked me to make these cookies.  I'll probably be making pumpkin bread later...not for the potluck but for the weekend.

I hope you're having a terrific Tuesday!

Blogtoberfest Day Twenty Two: Chocolate Chip Cookies

For the last 30 years, I've been known everywhere I've lived for my chocolate chip cookies.  It started out with the original Toll House recipe and I've modified it through the years.  The secret is to use Crisco shortening instead of butter and DO NOT use a mixer!  Mix the dough with a heavy duty wooden  spoon!

Annette's Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 cup Crisco shortening

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 tbs. vanilla

2 large eggs

1 12oz. pkg chocolate chips

1 2/3 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl and set aside.  Cream together the shortening, both sugars and vanilla.  Beat in the eggs.  Add the flour and mix well.  Stir in chocolate chips and pecans (dough will be very stiff). 

Drop by rounded tablespoon on ungreased baking sheet and bake 9 - 11 minutes or until light brown on top.  Cookie will look like it's not quite done.  Remove cookies to foil.  Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Enjoy!!