tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66659712401064332062024-03-05T12:17:09.732-05:00Koogle's KornerLiving with, Learning with, Laughing with, and Loving our special son with special needs.I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.comBlogger383125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-70108228027381279842015-10-27T14:09:00.003-04:002015-10-27T14:26:48.139-04:00Halloween Lunch #2<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">of 5 Halloween lunches, maybe?? We'll see!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />This was T's lunch today. He was so thrilled! (I think it was mostly the sight of cookies!)<br /></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">two bat-shaped sandwiches</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cheetos Puffs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">two Halloween Oreo cookies with a bat design</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">lowfat peach yogurt sprinkled with Betty Crocker Cupcake Gems (black only from the Goblin Pearls mix)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">orange juice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">napkin with a bat design</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">black placemat</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The Oreo cookies have orange-colored creme!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://www.lifeoffaithblog.com/2015/10/mommy-moments-170.html" target="_blank">Mommy Moments</a><br /> <a href="http://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2015/10/titus-2-tuesday-179.html" target="_blank">Titus 2 Tuesday</a></span></div>
I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-15077454667183614492015-10-26T22:41:00.001-04:002015-10-27T14:29:57.517-04:00Halloween Lunch #1<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">of 5 Halloween lunches, maybe?? We'll see!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />This was T's lunch today. He was so thrilled! (It has been so long since I have prepared a special lunch for him!)<br /></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">two pumpkin-shaped sandwiches</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cheetos Puffs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Little Debbie Pumpkin Delight</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">candy corn in an orange mini muffin tin paper liner</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Since the meal didn't require eating utensils, I put a drinking straw in that section of the tray...however, T didn't want to use it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />And in case you can't tell, that's a pumpkin stencil-cut placemat under the tray.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://www.lifeoffaithblog.com/2015/10/mommy-moments-170.html" target="_blank">Mommy Moments</a><br /> <span id="goog_455410014"></span><a href="http://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2015/10/titus-2-tuesday-179.html" target="_blank">Titus 2 Tuesday</a><span id="goog_455410015"></span></span></div>
I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-76539485579666433812015-09-07T17:18:00.001-04:002015-09-07T17:18:27.354-04:00Brasstown Falls<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is another postcard I purchased (at <a href="http://www.sunrift.com/" target="_blank">Sunrift Adventures</a>) yesterday afternoon while letterboxing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Brasstown Falls is considered a hidden gem in Oconee County in South Carolina. Some hikers might consider it a drawback that each falls has to be viewed separately...Little Brasstown Falls, Brasstown Cascades, Brasstown Veil, Brasstown Sluice. Pictured above is the Brasstown Veil and Brasstown Cascades.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The trail is steep and rocky, and supposedly it takes an hour or two to climb into and out of the gorge. I'm not sure; I haven't been here, either!</span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-49130932968298867422015-09-07T16:50:00.001-04:002015-09-07T16:50:43.665-04:00Wildflowers<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is another postcard I purchased (at <a href="http://www.sunrift.com/" target="_blank">Sunrift Adventures</a>) yesterday afternoon while letterboxing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Oconee Station State Park is located near Walhalla, South Carolina.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Oconee Station Falls (a.k.a. Station Cove Falls) trail is 7/10 mile on a wide, mostly flat, old logging road. I guess at least some of these wildflowers (pictured above) can be seen along the trail? I'm not sure; I haven't been to this park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The wildflowers pictured above (from left to right, top to bottom) are:<br /> Bloodroot<br /> Canada Violet<br /> Sessile Bellwort<br /> Dwarf Iris<br /> Toadshade<br /> Foamflower<br /> Yellow Trillium<br /> Rue-Anemone</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the end of the trail, the Oconee Station Falls trickles over the edge of a 50-foot high ledge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of note, the park features several Revolutionary War-era structures.</span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-23859671916125548422015-09-07T16:11:00.001-04:002015-09-07T16:54:42.926-04:00Whitewater Falls<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a postcard I purchased </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(at </span><a href="http://www.sunrift.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Sunrift Adventures</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">) </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">yesterday afternoon while </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">letterboxing.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The Upper Whitewater Falls (pictured above) is located in North Carolina. Some consider it to be the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains with a drop of 411 feet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Lower Whitewater Falls is located in South Carolina (about two miles downstream). It drops another 400 feet.</span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-73703833734029740762015-08-03T17:09:00.001-04:002015-08-03T17:09:10.055-04:00India<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Friday, I received this postcard from India.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />It shows Mirjan Fort, located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Mirjan Fort was known for its strategic importance. Spread over ten acres, the fortress has been the site of several battles and was ruled by several dynasties.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Built of laterite stones, the fort has high walls and bastions. The fort has four entrances and is surrounded by a moat which played a crucial part in its defense.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The sender wrote that the fort was built in the early 1200's and was repaired in the 1600's. He also wrote that the longest ruler of this fort was called "Pepper Queen."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />After exchanging 133 postcards (not including direct swaps!), I was happy to receive my first postcard from India! :)</span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-37520917177101325912015-07-25T23:12:00.000-04:002015-07-29T12:12:43.500-04:00Dog Boxes<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My husband, T, and I went letterboxing this afternoon. For T, it was a "treasure hunt." Both letterboxes we attempted to find today were dog-related.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The first box was "Man's Best Friend" and was located at a business where one would take a dog that wasn't feeling well.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Here is T, getting ready to stamp his "logbook" with the treasure we found!<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The second box was "Saving Jimmy" and was located at a dog park near this business.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Here is T, who "jumped" in front of my picture of the dog park!<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Here we are, on our way to look for the letterbox.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />My husband and T relaxed while I stamped my logbook. (T blew a kiss to me!)<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Here is T, getting ready to stamp his "logbook." He likes to look at the treasure before he stamps!<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The owner of this letterbox carved the stamp from a drawing she made of her dog, Jimmy. She and her family saved Jimmy from an animal shelter.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://www.lifeoffaithblog.com/2015/07/mommy-moments-157.html" target="_blank">Mommy Moments</a><br /> <a href="http://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2015/07/titus-2-tuesday-166.html" target="_blank">Titus 2 Tuesday</a><br /> <a href="http://www.ducksnarow.com/2015/07/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop-134.html" target="_blank">Wonderful Wednesday</a></span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-76531804840586674062015-07-04T02:48:00.001-04:002015-07-04T02:48:53.357-04:00Sparklers!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are some photos from July 4th...of <i>last</i> year!...about which I never blogged....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />They capture T's first experience with sparklers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He had <i>such</i> fun!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Here he is, posing as the Statue of Liberty...his idea!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Happy Independence Day! Have a fun and safe day. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-79909590306099413622015-06-17T20:12:00.000-04:002015-07-01T20:20:31.900-04:00Camp Hope, Day 3<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wednesday (May 27th) was the third day of camp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />During morning chapel on Wednesday, Mr. Nate introduced the children to another friend of his.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Earlier in the week, Mr. Nate had offered to let T interact personally with some of his puppets after one of the chapel sessions. Wednesday was the day! He showed several of them to T, made them "talk" to T, and allowed T to put his hand inside one of them! It was all so special!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />A game called "Steal the Bacon" was played during the morning games time. The campers divided up into their four teams. Two teams played against each other, so there were two games going on simultaneously. The campers lined up and numbered off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />When a number was called, those two campers had to run to the middle, grab the piece of bacon...from breakfast...something to do with a shortage of food during nuclear winter </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">;-)</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> ...which was sitting on top of an orange cone...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />and run back to their team without being tagged by the player on the opposing team.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Here is T, waiting for his number to be called.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The games director was so thoughtful and kind to think of a way to include T and make it fun for him. He arranged for one of the counselors to have the same number as T...who then let T get the bacon and run back to his team without being tagged.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />When I saw what was happening, it truly warmed my heart. I felt ever so grateful to the games director. Without the "arrangement," T would not have even made it to the orange cone before the other player was back to his team with the bacon (which, by the way, had to be replaced with a bean bag less than halfway through the game)!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />We had some unexpected entertainment! </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">;-)</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The players were waiting patiently and expectantly for the next number to be called...when T spontaneously trotted toward the cone to retrieve the bean bag. The team leader returned the bean bag to its place on top of the cone and helped T back into line. Again, the players were waiting...and again, T trotted toward the bean bag! It was so funny. :D</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Skills II on Wednesday was time for the campers to practice memorizing their Bible verses. T knew his, so he "recited" them to the nurse (who was in charge of listening and keeping the records). We had worked on the verses for 2-3 weeks before T's week at camp. I wanted T to learn the verses...so he would not let down his team. (Do you remember that I mentioned the teams competed for points, which were given for Bible verses memorized...?) Also (and more importantly), I wanted T to learn the verses so he would have God's Word in his heart. :) These were the verses he learned:</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">"Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.'<br /> "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit."</span><br /> <span style="color: #444444;">Nicodemus answered and said to Him, "How can these things be?"<br /> Jesus answered and said to him,</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;">"Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things?<br /> "Most assuredly, I say to you, We speak what We know and testify what We have seen, and you do not receive Our witness.<br /> "If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?<br /> "No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man who is in heaven.<br /> "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up,<br /> "that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.<br /> "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.<br /> "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.<br /> "He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.</span><br /> <span style="color: #444444;">John 3:7-18 (NKJV)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />I wasn't able to take a photograph, because I was helping T. I learned signs for many of the words. (I'm not fluent in sign language, so I had to use a <a href="http://www.handspeak.com/word/" target="_blank">sign language dictionary</a> to look up a lot of the signs.) When we were learning the verses, I left out some of the key words as I said the verses...and T "filled in the blanks." Also, I signed most of the key words...and T said the words for the signs (and sometimes signed the words, too). Actually, he did memorize parts of the verses...from hearing them so many times...and said the words with me, instead of repeating the words after I said them. T is not very verbal, so it was a huge accomplishment for him even to <i>repeat</i> the words! There are a lot of words in those 12 verses! </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">;-)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The afternoon game was a nuclear winter themed version of kick ball. The playing field had some added obstacles!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Before the game began, someone was on the field, looking for campers who were not wearing their "radiation protection"! (Some of the campers hid their name tags on purpose, hoping to be sprayed with water!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Eventually, it was T's turn to kick the ball. Another camper, Anna Grace, helped him. Here is T on home plate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />There were cones set up and lines drawn on the playing field between home plate and first base. The players were supposed to run around the lines on their way to first base. If they ran across the lines, they were out. T "ran" across the lines. I was standing on the sidelines, calling "T, you're out!" The games director was standing on the sidelines, speaking through his megaphone, rallying the other children to encourage T by cheering him on...which they happily did! It was very precious...and it so reached the depth of my heart that it made me cry. What an amazing man that games director is! What an amazing God we serve...who blessed me and T so abundantly through that director!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Anna Grace and a couple of the other girls decided to play a game of their own...<br />which brought the kickball game to a temporary halt. Ooops!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />These three girls took a special interest in T and gave him lots of attention throughout the week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Mr. Nate gave an object lesson during evening chapel using a bag with many "secret" pockets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> All the children of the world. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">♫♪</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://www.lifeoffaithblog.com/2015/06/mommy-moments-153.html" target="_blank">Mommy Moments</a><br /> <a href="http://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2015/06/titus-2-tuesday-162.html" target="_blank">Titus 2 Tuesday</a><br /> <a href="http://www.ducksnarow.com/2015/06/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop-130.html" target="_blank">Wonderful Wednesday</a><br /> <a href="http://www.janncobb.com/link-up/" target="_blank">Reflect</a></span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-63227255542779066352015-06-16T14:59:00.000-04:002015-06-19T14:59:27.947-04:00Camp Hope - Day 2<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tuesday (May 26th) began the second day of camp, which was the first full day of camp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /> 7:45 am wake-up bell<br /> 8:15 am morning exercises<br /> 8:30 am breakfast<br /> 9:00 am cabin devotions<br /> 9:15 am cabin clean-up<br /> 9:45 am morning chapel<br /> 10:45 am games<br /> 12:30 pm lunch<br /> 1:15 pm cabin time<br /> 1:45 pm skills I<br /> 2:20 pm skills II<br /> 2:50 pm canteen<br /> 3:15 pm swim and free time<br /> 6:00 pm supper<br /> 6:30 pm games<br /> 8:00 pm evening chapel<br /> 9:00 pm get ready for bed<br /> 9:45 pm lights out</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At 8:15 am every day, all of the campers met on the field by the flag pole for the raising of the flag, the pledge of allegiance, and morning exercises. T was more of an observer than a participator of these activities. :-/ However, if you look closely at the photograph below, you will notice that none of the counselors were exercising either! </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">;-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />After breakfast each morning, T and I joined the teen boys in their cabin for devotions. They kindly welcomed T and made him feel like a part of the group. I wish I had taken a picture of them. They were an amazing group of teens!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />T especially enjoyed the lunch menu for Tuesday: hamburgers with all the trimmings, french fries, baked beans, and ice cream sandwiches!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />After lunch, the campers watched another installment of the nuclear winter themed skit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />During the two skills times each day, the campers participated with their age group (in T's case, the older juniors) in various activities. On Tuesday, T's group had arts and crafts for skills I. The project was a tic-tac-toe game.</span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The game board was a crosscut piece of a tree trunk which T painted blue (for water).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Then, he was given 10 small rocks to paint. T painted half of them white and half of them green.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />or to paint lily pads on his "pond."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />For skills II, T's group went for a hike...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />around the lake...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The other boys walked quite a bit faster than T; however, one of the counselors kept pace with us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />T spontaneously blew a kiss to me! I guess he was happy. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Mid-afternoon each day, the campers had the opportunity to purchase a snack at the canteen. On most days, T drank a can of lemonade, and I drank a can of Coke. Refreshing!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />I can't remember what we did during swim and free time on Tuesday. I know we definitely didn't go swimming! The weather that day was cool and cloudy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Actually, it rained after supper, so the games were played inside in the gym instead of outside on the field. It was incredibly noisy in the gym. My desire was for T to participate in as many things as possible throughout the week; however, I saw no benefit in having him sit and watch the games while he covered his ears the entire time because the noise was too much for him. So, we left to find something else to do. I noticed the camp director's wife in a nearby room with her two preschool-aged children. They were playing with toys and reading books, so we joined them! T had fun and was very good with the young children. :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />During evening chapel, Mr. Nate's raccoon friend entertained the children...and read Scripture to them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Once again, we slept so well!</span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-51864196176990493852015-06-15T19:22:00.000-04:002015-06-18T12:22:24.399-04:00Camp Hope, Day 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://camphopega.org/" target="_blank">Camp Hope</a> is located on over 100 acres in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Georgia. Camp Hope offers multiple weeks of camp in May, June, and July for homeschoolers, juniors, teens, and girls.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />T was a camper for the first time ever...at Camp Hope's <a href="http://camphopega.org/summer-camps-2/home-school-camp-2/" target="_blank">homeschool week</a> in May! It was a week-long session for homeschoolers 7-19 years of age.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Camp started on Monday afternoon, May 25th (Memorial Day), and ended on Saturday morning, May 30th.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Registration and check-in was on Monday from 3:00-5:00 pm. We arrived at 3:10 pm, and it seemed like most of the children were registered already and outside playing! However, we had plenty of time to get checked in and settled before supper.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The girls stayed in several cabins, according to four age groups. The boys stayed in three cabins, according to three age groups: younger juniors, older juniors, and teens. Although T didn't stay in a cabin with other boys, he was grouped with the older juniors for activities (called "skills") and meal time line-up.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />I had made special arrangements to stay with T for the week in order to help him with his personal hygiene and other needs. (He would not have been able to attend camp otherwise.) Those in charge graciously offered us a hotel-type room...a number of which the camp has available as accommodations for the guest speakers, kitchen helpers, and some of the camp staff and volunteers.<br />What a <i>blessing</i> it was for T to be given the opportunity to attend camp! :D<br /></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The homes and the places we love have been destroyed by a world-wide nuclear exchange. Camp Hope is now the only place of refuge for the few existing survivors. Join us for a week of Nuclear Winter themed games, meals, and messages. Each day, we will grapple with the effect of invisible radiation and invisible sin.</span></blockquote>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After supper, the campers watched a skit...with a nuclear winter story-line which was on-going throughout the week. Campers who forgot to wear their name tags...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">were not safe from radiation and were subject to water-fire!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Next, it was time for games. All of the junior campers were divided into four teams. Throughout the week, the teams competed to see which could achieve the most points. Points were given for games won, daily and weekly Bible verses memorized, a notebook kept during chapel, and so on.<br /></span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each team had to come up with a team name, team chant, and team flag design.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The team of which T was a part called themselves the Flaming Orange Marshmallows.<br /></span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each team performed its chant and displayed its flag for the other teams...and the judges!<br /></span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The orange team performed its chant:</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Marshmallow, marshmallow,</span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Burn, burn, burn. (spoken quietly)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Marshmallow, marshmallow,</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Burn, burn, burn. (spoken normally)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Marshmallow, marshmallow,</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Burn, burn, burn! (spoken loudly)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: orange;"><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Marshmallow, marshmallow,</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Burn, burn, burn!! (spoken very loudly)</span></span><br />
<br /><span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Who are we??!</span><br /><span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The </span><b style="color: orange; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Flaming Orange Marshmallows</b><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">!!!</span><br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">T was prepared for the loudness!</span></td></tr>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Their team won the competition for the best flag and chant. :)<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />After evening chapel, it was time for devotions and bed. T and I had no trouble falling asleep!</span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-59617720213576260112015-06-10T11:37:00.001-04:002015-06-25T13:51:28.026-04:00Handiwork<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we exited the store yesterday evening, we marveled at the unusual and very beautiful sky....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> ♪♫ </span>The mountains are His,<br /> The valleys are His,<br /> The stars are His handiwork, too.... <span style="font-size: 12pt;">♫♪<br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://purposefulfaith.com/becoming-doubtless/" target="_blank">RaRa</a></span></div>
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I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-42149782981793959892015-06-04T09:58:00.002-04:002015-06-04T09:58:36.324-04:00Respite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I can't really </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">say why</i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I haven't been blogging for the last five months...because I don't really </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">know why</i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Maybe I just needed a respite? Anyway, I think I'm ready to resume. (Is there anybody out there??!) :P</span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-62752505339781866652015-05-24T23:44:00.000-04:002015-06-06T14:19:08.112-04:00Dahlonega<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This week, T will be going to camp for the first time! He is excited; I am excited and nervous! The camp is located in Dahlonega, Georgia. Since none of us had been to Dahlonega before, we decided to visit the town the day before camp was to begin.</span><div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The weather was gorgeous, so we ordered lunch at <a href="http://dahlonegadda.org/downtown-shopping-dining-and-parking/downtown-business-listing/item/connie-s-ice-cream-parlor-sandwich-shop" target="_blank">Connie's Ice Cream Parlor & Sandwich Shop</a> and carried the to-go containers to <a href="http://dahlonega-ga.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=200:hancock-park&catid=125:parks&Itemid=108" target="_blank">Hancock Park</a> for a picnic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />We ate grilled cheese on sourdough sandwiches! Yum!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />We saw this "tree" in Hancock Park.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />It's the Maibaum History Tree, a visual depiction of Dahlonega's history. There is a sign nearby that tells what is illustrated on each branch of the tree.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Dahlonega is known for <span style="color: orange;"><b>GOLD</b></span>! Benjamin Parks was the first to discover gold in the area in 1828, which began the first major gold rush in America in 1829.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The name <i>Dahlonega</i> originates from the Cherokee word "talonega" (also spelled "dalonige"), which means "yellow" or "golden."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />We saw this <a href="http://dahlonega.org/see-do/discover-gold/589-gold-mine-shaft-at-the-smith-house" target="_blank">gold mine shaft</a>, which is part of an exhibit located in The Smith House.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The shaft had a 20-foot vertical fall, ending at a spot where two horizontal mine shafts came off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Downtown Dahlonega is organized around the <a href="http://dahlonega.org/historic-downtown-4/dahlonega-gold-museum" target="_blank">Dahlonega Gold Museum</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Built in 1836, the Old Lumpkin County Courthouse now houses the Dahlonega Gold Museum. The courthouse building was built using locally-made brick which included trace amounts of gold. It is the oldest existing courthouse in Georgia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />On display in Hancock Park is the Chestatee River Diving Bell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The diving bell was used in 1875 to mine the depths of the Chestatee River by retrieving buckets of gold-bearing gravel from the river bottom. The miners descended into the diving bell through the air lock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />We walked Dahlonega's historic streets and Public Square while visiting many of the 65 retail shops. However, we didn't have time to see and do everything we wanted...so we are planning to return in the near future!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />photo credits:<br /> <a href="http://dahlonega.org/see-do/discover-gold/589-gold-mine-shaft-at-the-smith-house" target="_blank">gold mine shaft</a><br /> <a href="http://dahlonega.org/see-do/discover-gold" target="_blank">Dahlonega Gold Museum</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://www.homeschoolcreations.net/2015/06/preschool-printables-and-games/" target="_blank">Preschool & Kindergarten Community</a><br /> <a href="http://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2015/06/titus-2-tuesday-158.html" target="_blank">Titus 2 Tuesday</a><br /> <a href="http://ichoosejoy.org/2015/06/04/from-house-to-home-link-party-121/" target="_blank">From House to Home</a></span></div>
I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-81655537740877916562015-03-16T21:35:00.001-04:002015-03-16T21:35:55.074-04:00Free Cone Day<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today was Free Cone Day at <a href="http://www.dairyqueen.com/" target="_blank">Dairy Queen</a>...in celebration of 75 years of the best Fans ever!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />We stopped by after supper this evening for our sweet treat...a vanilla ice cream cone for each of us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Did you get your cone?</span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-58435899721212095292015-02-16T18:08:00.000-05:002015-02-17T16:24:57.458-05:00Ice Storm<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Does your yard look anything like ours??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This photo was taken just after 5:00 pm. That white stuff is sleet, not snow!! The weather is supposed to get much worse between now and midnight tonight!</span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-2344161634437956622015-01-05T23:19:00.000-05:002015-01-06T01:43:22.244-05:00Top 5 of 2014 -- Food Fun Round-Up!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In 2014, I prepared many bentos, muffin tin meals, and other food fun meals for T. He enjoyed <i>every single one</i>! :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Here are the Top 5...<br />the five most-viewed food fun snacks and breakfast, lunch, and supper meals I created in 2014:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The top three are all Winnie-the-Pooh muffin tin meals. I made all three of them the same week...after I read to T the book, <i>Winnie-the-Pooh</i> by A.A. Milne. I guess there are a lot of silly old bear lovers out there...of which I am one! </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">;-)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />#1 </span><span style="font-family: "Tahoma",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">—</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <a href="http://koogleskorner.blogspot.com/2014/02/winnie-pooh-breakfast.html" target="_blank">Winnie-the-Pooh Breakfast</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />#2 </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">— <a href="http://koogleskorner.blogspot.com/2014/02/winnie-pooh-lunch.html" target="_blank">Winnie-the-Pooh Lunch</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br />The top fourth is an Easter bento...full of bunnies!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br />#4 </span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">— <a href="http://koogleskorner.blogspot.com/2014/04/bountiful-bunnies.html" target="_blank">Bountiful Bunnies</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br />The top fifth is a springtime butterfly-themed muffin tin meal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br />Many other meals received tons of views. (Thank you!!) I just love to make special meals for T...and it's quite rewarding that he loves them so!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br />In looking back through my 2014 food fun posts, I was surprised to find that I hadn't made more fun meals than I did. I think "make more muffin tin meals and bentos" will have to be one of my New Year's resolutions!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br />Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/lunches/best-2014-creative-bento-lunches" target="_blank">Eats Amazing</a></span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-72105273515870923632014-12-23T15:03:00.000-05:002015-01-10T15:05:54.258-05:00Pepparkakor<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> In Sweden, Pepparkakor (also called Gingersnaps or Ginger Thins) are a traditional Christmas treat.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /> The Pepparkakor usually are cut in the shape of little men and women, pigs, or hearts. Sometimes, they are decorated with frosting.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /> Pepparkakor also are eaten year round. Although if it's not Christmastime, they usually are not homemade and are just round in shape.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /> In Sweden, it is customary to place the Pepparkakor in the palm of your hand and make a wish. Then, using the index finger or thumb of your other hand, tap the cookie in the middle. According to Swedish tradition, if the Pepparkakor breaks into three pieces, your wish will come true.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I intended to make Pepparkakor using one of the many recipes I found on the Internet. However, I ran out of time. So instead, I purchased Anna's Ginger Thins at Walmart.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />They were quite delicious...although, not as yummy as homemade would have been, I'm sure! </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">;</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9 Sometimes, you just have to go with Plan B!</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">sources:<br /> <a href="https://sweden.se/culture-traditions/saffransbullar-and-pepparkakor/" target="_blank">Sweden</a><br /> <a href="http://globalcookies.blogspot.com/2008/01/sweden-pepparkakor.html#more" target="_blank">A Cookie for Every Country</a><br /> <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/10321671?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227025353212&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=42971559152&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=81464253152&veh=sem" target="_blank">Walmart</a> (photo)</span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-44027251028926825432014-12-22T19:20:00.000-05:002015-01-05T23:26:03.587-05:00Nanaimo Bar<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made Nanaimo Bar today.</span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> The Nanaimo Bar is a dessert which requires no baking and is named after the west coast city of Nanaimo, British Columbia.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /> The exact origin of the Nanaimo Bar is unknown. The earliest confirmed printed copy of the recipe called "Nanaimo Bars" appears in a cookbook from 1953. However, the same recipe was published in the <i>Vancouver Sun</i> earlier that same year and called "London Fog Bar."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /> Legend dates the bars back to the 1930s when they were called "Chocolate Fridge Cake."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">source: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanaimo_bar" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bottom Layer:<br /> 1/2 cup unsalted butter<br /> 1/4 cup sugar<br /> 5 tablespoons cocoa<br /> 1 egg, beaten<br /> 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs<br /> 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds<br /> 1 cup coconut</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Melt butter, sugar, and cocoa in top of double boiler. Add egg and stir to cook and thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in crumbs, almonds, and coconut. Press firmly into ungreased 8x8-inch pan.<br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 1/2 cup unsalted butter<br /> 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons cream<br /> 2 tablespoons vanilla custard powder</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">*</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 2 cups confectioners' sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Cream butter, cream, custard powder, and confectioners' sugar. Beat until light. Spread over bottom layer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> 4 1-ounce squares semi-sweet chocolate<br /> 2 tablespoons unsalted butter</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />You can find the original version of this recipe <a href="http://www.nanaimo.ca/EN/main/visitors/NanaimoBars.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> *Custard powder was created in Birmingham (a city in England, UK) by Alfred Bird in 1837, because his wife was allergic to eggs, the key ingredient used to thicken traditional custard. The product is a cornstarch-based powder which thickens to form a custard-like sauce when mixed with milk and heated.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">source: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird%27s_Custard" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />You can make your own custard powder or can find substitutes for custard powder. <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/486405-how-to-replace-custard-powder/" target="_blank">Here</a> is a source I came across with information and directions for replacing custard powder.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />I ordered <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Birds-Custard-Powder-300g/dp/B000JMBE7C" target="_blank">Bird's Custard Powder</a> from Amazon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The Nanaimo Bar tastes <i>delightful</i>...and unlike anything I've tasted before!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://www.amummytoo.co.uk/2015/01/healthier-eating-ideas-to-kickstart-2015-recipeoftheweek-3-9-jan/" target="_blank">Recipe of the Week</a><br /> <a href="http://www.madefrompinterest.net/2015/01/best-recipes-diy-projects-77/" target="_blank">Best Recipes & DIY Projects</a><br /> <a href="http://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2015/01/titus-2-tuesday-137.html" target="_blank">Titus 2 Tuesday</a><br /> <a href="http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/family-fun-friday-happy-new-year/" target="_blank">Family Fun Friday</a></span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-76706823123248312602014-12-15T15:57:00.000-05:002014-12-18T17:21:19.075-05:00Christmas Program<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In December every year, our chapel has a Sunday School Christmas Program. The children wear costumes and learn songs and their parts for the performance. This year's program was held last night.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The play was titled <i><span style="color: #073763;"><b>The Christmas Quilt</b></span></i>.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />T played the part of <span style="color: #073763;">Noah</span>. He was in <span style="color: #073763;">Act 1: Prophecies about a Promise, <br />Scene 4: Back to the Quilt</span>.</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(Grandma and children on left side of stage; Noah on right side of stage, darkened)</span></i><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Grandma:<br /> This was the first prophecy foretelling Christ's birth...and there are hundreds more prophecies about His life, death, and resurrection, along with reminders of why He had to come.</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Emma: <i>(standing by the quilt, looking at the second block)</i><br /> I know what this one is! That's Noah!</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Lucy: <i>(getting up to stand beside her sister)</i><br /> Yes! It's Noah, with the rainbow! Is that about Jesus, too?</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Grandma:<br /> There isn't a promise about Christ's birth in that story, but there is an important word that is linked to the meaning of what salvation is all about. It is the first time this wonderful word is mentioned in the Bible. Jason, can you get the Bible that's on that table and find Genesis 6:8?</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><i>(Jason does as asked, opens Bible to find verse)</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Jason: <i>(reading from the Bible)</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Emma:<br /> GRACE <span style="font-size: 12pt;">—</span> that's the word! Right, Grandma?</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Grandma:<br /> Isn't that a wonderful word? Grace: unmerited gift of God. We are saved by His grace, not by our good works, but by accepting His Son as our Savior. The covenant God made with Noah had to do with not bringing a flood again to kill all humankind. But, it is also a promise of a new beginning, a new birth....</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><i>(Lights dim over home group; spotlight is on Noah, noises of animals in background...<br />elephant, jungle sounds)</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Noah: </span><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(building an altar)</span><br /></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Noah: </span><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(putting stuffed animal on altar)</span><br /></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Narrator 1:<br /> Then Noah built an altar to the Lord, and he sacrificed a burnt offering on it.</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Noah: </span><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(bowing his head)</span><br /></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Narrator 1:<br /> The Lord smelled the aroma and was pleased. Then God said to Noah:</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><i>(Noah looks up, as if hearing voice of God...then looks at rainbow)</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />Voice:<br /> I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you, every living creature on earth. Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth. This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />At the end of the play, all of the children came up on stage and sang <i><span style="color: #073763;">Silent Night</span></i>.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Next came the photo opportunity for all of the parents!<br /></span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Afterward, T was all smiles that the program was over! </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">;o)</span><br /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />He gave his lamb some *love* for playing its part so well.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />T's grandparents came from out-of-state to watch the Christmas program. They were so proud of him (as were we) for doing such a terrific job! :)<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> Panforte is a traditional Italian dessert containing fruits and nuts, resembling a fruitcake. Literally, panforte means "strong bread" which refers to the spicy flavor. A small wedge usually is served with coffee or a dessert wine after a meal; although, some Italians enjoy it with their coffee at breakfast.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /> The city of Siena is regarded as the Panforte capital of Italy. Documents from 1205 show that Panforte was paid to the monks and nuns of a local monastery as a tax or tithe which was due on February 7th that year. There are references to the Crusaders carrying Panforte with them on their quests, and to the use of Panforte in surviving sieges because of the confection's durability.*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped<br />1/2 cup flour<br />1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder<br />1 teaspoon cinnamon<br />1/4 teaspoon allspice<br />1 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted<br />1 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted<br />1/2 cup candied orange peel<br />1/2 cup candied lemon peel<br />2/3 cup sugar<br />2/3 cup honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Cut parchment paper to line an 8-inch tart pan that has a removable side. Butter the parchment paper.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Melt the chocolate in a double-boiler, and set aside.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, spices, nuts, and candied fruits.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />In a saucepan, stir together the sugar and honey. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Continue to boil the mixture over medium heat, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 240 degrees F. (Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Remove from the heat source and stir the mixture and the melted chocolate into the dry ingredients. It will stiffen once combined, so quickly transfer the dough to the prepared pan. With damp hands or the back of a large spoon, press the dough in the pan and smooth the top.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the surface has fine blisters. Remove from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack to cool slightly. Remove the side of the pan and generously dust the top with confectioners' sugar while the Panforte is warm.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Once it has cooled completely, tightly wrap the Panforte in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place. When wrapped well, the Panforte will keep for several months.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Serve the Panforte in small wedges; it is quite rich!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Note that for this recipe I used the <a href="http://koogleskorner.blogspot.com/2014/11/candied-orange-peel.html" target="_blank">Candied Orange Peel</a> and the <a href="http://koogleskorner.blogspot.com/2014/11/candied-lemon-peel.html" target="_blank">Candied Lemon Peel</a> I made! :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The original version of this recipe came from a free Christmas cookbook, <i><a href="http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com/Figgy-Pudding.html" target="_blank">Figgy Pudding, Stollen and Tamales</a></i>, from Knowledge Quest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">*</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">source: Wikipedia</span></span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Lebkuchen Hearts are inscribed with icing and are available at many German markets.</span><br /><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Lebkuchen crafted into fancy shapes sometimes is used as Christmas decorations.</span><br /><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Lebkuchen ranges in taste from spicy to sweet. There are many regional variations of Lebkuchen; however, the ingredients usually include honey, spices (such as allspice, aniseed, cardamom, cloves, coriander, and ginger), nuts (including almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts), and candied fruits. Typically, it is glazed or covered with very dark chocolate.</span><br /><br />
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<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Lebkuchen came to Aachen, Germany from Belgium in the 13th century, where it was baked in Franconian Monasteries. Lebkuchen bakers were recorded as early as 1296 in Ulm, and 1395 in Nuremberg.</span><br /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> The seasonings needed to bake Lebkuchen were not available locally and had to be imported. Because of this, Lebkuchen grew in popularity mainly in larger cities such as Ulm, Nuremberg, Cologne, and Munich that were situated on trade routes from the Orient.</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> In 1643, Nuremberg created the "League of Lebkuchen-Bakers." In 1645, the league created strict guidelines that commercial bakers had to follow in order to sell their Lebkuchen.</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Nürnberger Lebkuchen is the most well-known worldwide. This Lebkuchen from Nuremberg is baked on a thin wafer and is known for its light, soft texture.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />I baked Lebkuchen today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup honey<br />3/4 cup dark brown sugar<br />1 egg<br />4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided<br />2 cups flour<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />1 tablespoon allspice<br />1/2 cup golden raisins<br />1/2 cup finely chopped almonds<br />1/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel<br />1/4 cup finely chopped candied lemon peel<br />1 tablespoon grated lemon zest<br />2 tablespoons milk<br />32 whole blanched almonds, toasted<br />1 1/2 cups powdered sugar<br />1 teaspoon vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Heat honey and brown sugar over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture is thin. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add egg and <br />1 tablespoon lemon juice; mix well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and allspice. Add to wet ingredients 1/2 cup at a time; mix well after each addition.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Combine raisins, chopped almonds, candied peels, and lemon zest. Add to dough mixture, and stir until all ingredients are combined.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Line two 9-inch square pans with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Butter foil in pans. Divide dough in half; press evenly into pans. Brush surface with milk. Bake for 25-30 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />While warm, score each pan into 16 squares; press a whole almond into the center of each square. Combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and remaining <br />3 tablespoons lemon juice; brush evenly over bars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Let cool completely before cutting. Store in tightly covered tin. Do not store in plastic bags.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Yield: 32 bars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Note that for this recipe I used the <a href="http://koogleskorner.blogspot.com/2014/11/candied-orange-peel.html" target="_blank">Candied Orange Peel</a> and the <a href="http://koogleskorner.blogspot.com/2014/11/candied-lemon-peel.html" target="_blank">Candied Lemon Peel</a> I made! :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />You can find the original version of this recipe <a href="http://globalcookies.blogspot.com/search/label/Germany" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">sources:<br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebkuchen" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a><br /> <a href="http://www.germanfoodguide.com/lebkuchen.cfm" target="_blank">German Food Guide</a><br /> <a href="http://globalcookies.blogspot.com/search/label/Germany" target="_blank">A Cookie for Every Country</a><br /> <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/neunzehn/4085383059/" target="_blank">Flickr</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://honestmum.com/fluffy-wheat-gluten-free-american-pancakes/" target="_blank">Tasty Tuesdays</a><br /> <a href="http://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2014/12/titus-2-tuesday-134.html" target="_blank">Titus 2 Tuesday</a><br /> <a href="http://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/other-fun-food/simple-snowman-snack-fun-food-friday-47#comment-17088" target="_blank">Fun Food Friday</a></span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-41250037744839273862014-12-01T22:29:00.000-05:002014-12-02T15:33:41.998-05:00Ornament Lab<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This afternoon, T attended an ornament lab...where he had the opportunity to make an ornament, dress up as a shepherd, and listen to an author read a Christmas book she wrote.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Eileen M. Berry read her book, <i>Benjamin's Sling</i>.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />It is the story of the nativity through the eyes of a shepherd boy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Afterward, T was given a copy of the book, personalized and signed by the author!<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />The store was decorated festively.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />This year, the attendees were given a choice of three ornaments to make:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />a star<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />the holy family<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />a lamb<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Without hesitation, T chose to make the lamb. This is the sample ornament.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Here is T, hard at work.<br /></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">wrapping the yarn</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">still wrapping the yarn</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">getting a little carried away<br />with wrapping the yarn</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />T did a terrific job making his lamb ornament.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />He was happy with his handiwork...although, it is a little difficult to tell by his expression!<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />This is the third year T has attended the ornament lab. It seems to get better every year! I so appreciate the time and effort that goes into creating what becomes a memorable experience for T.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/family-fun-friday-week-94/" target="_blank">Family Fun Friday</a><br /> <a href="http://www.chestnutgroveacademy.blogspot.com/2014/11/share-it-saturday_29.html" target="_blank">Share It Saturday</a><br /> <a href="http://www.icanteachmychild.com/show-share-saturday-link-65/" target="_blank">Show-and-Share Saturday</a><br /> <a href="http://enchantedhomeschoolingmom.org/2014/12/thoughtful-spot-weekly-blog-hop-65/" target="_blank">Thoughtful Spot</a><br /> <a href="http://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2014/12/titus-2-tuesday-132.html" target="_blank">Titus 2 Tuesday</a><br /> <a href="http://ichoosejoy.org/2014/11/26/from-house-to-home-link-party-94/" target="_blank">From House to Home</a></span>I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-4864232689895587882014-11-30T23:42:00.000-05:002015-01-08T18:10:30.138-05:00Champurradas<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made Champurradas today. Actually, I <i>baked</i> them today. I made the dough the other day and refrigerated it until today when I had time to bake.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Last spring, I <a href="http://koogleskorner.blogspot.com/2013/07/international-postcard-exchange.html" target="_blank">exchanged several postcards</a> (through a direct swap) with a man in Guatemala. Eight months later, when I decided to teach a Christmas Around the World unit, I contacted him. I explained to him that I was hoping to bake a dessert (cookies or a cake) typically made at Christmastime in Guatemala, and that I had chosen to bake Champurradas.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />My <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>first discovery</b></span> regarding Champurradas:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />First, he told me that <span style="color: #783f04;">Champurradas can be found any time in Guatemala...not just at Christmastime!</span> Then, he suggested that I prepare their typical Ponche Navideño (Christmas Fruit Punch).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />He provided this website for a recipe:<br /> <a href="http://www.mejorweb.gt/receta-de-ponche-navideno/">http://www.mejorweb.gt/receta-de-ponche-navideno/</a><br />He provided this website for a demonstration video:<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TwEAabYVwA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TwEAabYVwA</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />He explained that his mom adds some sugarcane and papaya, and sometimes coconut and hibiscus (Jamaican rose tea). He said that it is "sooo good!!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />He went on to explain that instead of sugar, they use panela, which is what gives the punch its brown color.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />I discovered the following about panela:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Panela is unrefined whole cane sugar, which is a solid form of sucrose derived from the boiling and evaporation of sugarcane juice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Panela is sold in many forms, such as granulated, liquid, and solid blocks of different weights.</span></li>
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<br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">source: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panela" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />My <span style="color: #783f04;"><b>second discovery</b></span> regarding Champurradas:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Originally, I thought Champurradas were a cookie...the kind one eats for dessert at the end of a lunch or supper meal. Since, I have discovered that <span style="color: #783f04;">Champurradas are a "cookie"...the kind one eats for breakfast, dunked in a morning cup of coffee!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />My postcard-exchanging friend in Guatemala also said this about Champurradas:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /> "I really like to eat them with coffee. I never thought about Champurradas as<br /> cookies!! But it's true!! hahaha! :D"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />After baking and tasting Champurradas, I understand! :D They are large, crunchy, and <i>not too sweet</i>! (My husband commented that they taste like shortbread cookies, only not as sweet and not as buttery. I agree.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />They are delicious! In retrospect, I think I should have made them a little bigger (in diameter)...and possibly should have baked them a little longer? However, I am happy with my first attempt. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Here is the recipe I used:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />4 cups flour<br />1 tablespoon baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 cup butter, softened<br />1/2 cup shortening<br />1 cup sugar<br />3 eggs<br />1 ounce sesame seeds (approximately 3 tablespoons)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, and sugar. Add the eggs and mix thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients one cup at a time, and mix thoroughly after each addition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough as thin as possible, dusting the rolling pin and surface with flour to prevent sticking. Cut circles using a 3 1/4 inch cookie cutter. Transfer to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and press in lightly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to brown. Remove from the cookie sheet to a rack to cool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Yield: approximately 3 1/2 dozen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />You can find the original version of this recipe <a href="http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/recipes.cfm?ID=1920" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />P.S. Thank you, dear friend in Guatemala, for the insight! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Linked to:<br /> <a href="http://www.amummytoo.co.uk/2015/01/healthier-eating-ideas-to-kickstart-2015-recipeoftheweek-3-9-jan/" target="_blank">Recipe of the Week</a><br /> <a href="http://honestmum.com/gluten-free-caramelised-onion-and-goats-cheese-pizza/" target="_blank">Tasty Tuesdays</a><br /> <a href="http://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2015/01/titus-2-tuesday-137.html" target="_blank">Titus 2 Tuesday</a><br /> <a href="http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/family-fun-friday-week-99-crazy-talented-blogging-friends/" target="_blank">Family Fun Friday</a></span></div>
I am Koogle...http://www.blogger.com/profile/13600508132579703683noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6665971240106433206.post-73369133109869923682014-11-25T18:09:00.000-05:002014-12-10T03:18:18.759-05:00Candied Lemon Peel<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I made Candied Lemon Peel today...for the same reasons I made <a href="http://koogleskorner.blogspot.com/2014/11/candied-orange-peel.html" target="_blank">Candied Orange Peel</a> last week!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />I used the same recipe. The only difference I noticed was that it didn't seem to take as long for the Candied Lemon Peel to cook.</span><br />
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