MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

chrissyb

Ooooo they look yummy!  What cookie recipe is it? is it just a basic one or a shortbread one?  I'd like to try making them and I'm sure the GS's and DH would like them!

Meece

DH is not a sweets eater, but he loves these.  When they are fresh they are crispy, but as they sit for a few hours they soften.

Here is one similar to the ones I make:

* 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  * 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, plus more for sprinkling
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
* 1/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* 1 large egg
* 1/2 cup cherry jam, strained

Directions

1. Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl; set aside. Pulse pecans, confectioners' sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor until finely ground (but not wet); transfer to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
2. Add butter and granulated sugar; mix on medium speed until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and egg. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until combined. Halve dough; shape into disks. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Working with 1 disk at a time, roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Refrigerate 20 minutes. Cut out squares with a 2-inch fluted cutter. Cut out centers of half the squares with a 1/2-inch heart cutter; reroll scraps. Space 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake squares and hearts until pale golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool.
4. Meanwhile, heat jam in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced and thickened, about 7 minutes; let cool.
5. Sprinkle cutout cookies with confectioners' sugar. Spread jam onto uncut squares; top with cutout ones. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.

jo1955

barbe - Onc wanted to start me on the AI's since I am post menopausal.  When the Arimidex did not work, he thought the Femara would since its chemical make up it a little different. Obviously, my body does not like either one of them.  I have an appt on Wed to discuss Tamox.  Hopefully, that one is going to work.  I have been off all meds for two weeks now and just now starting to feel good.  It makes you hesitant to start something else at this point.  But, I have decided I will give it a try and see what happens.  Some on the Tamox thread have said they but the pill in half and take it in the morning and at night.  That may be a workable solution.  Will keep you posted.

Meece - The cookies look yummy!  

chrissyb

Thanks Meece, I've saved the recipe as a Word document so I will be able to find it.  They really sound great.  The method lists pecans but ot the ingredients, can you tell me how many? or what weight?

PauldingMom

You can follow my progress through my daughters Facebook Link at Tina.Baumgart She is posting a My Mom's Care page and will add you e-mail link.

Meece

I removed the nuts from the recipe because I am allergic, but it is 3/4 c. of toasted pecan halves.

Lisa, you are getting around well today.   Truly happy to see that!!!

chrissyb

Thanks Meece.

Meece

You are welcome.

sheila888

Good Morning Ladies. Healthy 2011 for all of us.♥

((((LISA))))

If someone can give me directions how to get to PM Carepage I appreciate it.

Thank You

Meece

I have sent a friend request to her daughter, I suppose I will have to be accepted to get to that page, Seyla.

sheila888

Thanks Meece. I did the same just now.

elimar86861

P-Mom, Nice to hear from you in the New Year!   I should let you know that I am still resisting Facebook.  Never say never, but I am saying not now to it and maybe not later either.  So, it's not for lack of concern that I won't be checking in there.  Maybe some other Middies will share your updates on here, but hopefully you will pop in now and then yourself.

Right now I am waiting for brazos to check in, 'cause I wanna hear about her rockin' New Year's Eve.

                                                          

It's been interesting reading about regional meals prepared on this day (or just family traditions.)  Our family always makes a turkey, because it has been a long enough interval from having it on Thanksgiving.  (Christmas would be too soon again...that's why we never roast a bird on that day.)   I'll just roast some winter veggies to go along with it.  My husband is baking an apple pie.  That's a big enough production, because I am always busy on Jan. 1 taking down the Xmas tree.   I, for one, will not be watching any football, but I am aware a lot of that goes on  Hope we get to find out about what the New Year's Day tradition is in NZ, and also Canada. 

Meece

Elimar, I only went on FaceBook because it was THE ONLY way to sign up for something locally.  I keep the account open jsut for these instances where I am directed to see someone's pictures or in this case to follow up with someone.  I am still resisting it.

JMW

I had one reply to my question about the implants. The woman told me that yes she got capsular contracture  from the radiation. Waited 3 years to get it replace but medical payed for a large amount of it.

jo1955

Meece - Been spending the day working on the new quilt pattern.  Loving how fast it is going together.  Have two complete rows together and getting ready to start a 3rd. This is exciting.

Meece

Jo, so glad for you.  Yesterday I ventured to put my log cabin under machine quilting, but after three rows, I didn't like it, and will take the seams out and rethink it.

I am plotting how to make the monkey wrench quilt using a strip method for cutting.

jo1955

Meece - I have done that - sewn some rows and then ripped them out because I did not like it.  That is one good thing about doing your own designs - you can change your mind and do something different.

I am already trying to decide what design I am going to hand quilt on the big and small squares.  Have several stencils I could use and if I don't like any of those, I can always to buy some more or order them online.  I have plenty of time before I get to that step. 

Meece

I need to make some more wall quilts so I can practice.  Smaller is much easier than a queen sized quilt.

jo1955

I have a quilt wall I ordered out of one of my quilt magazines.  It is so great.  As I am doing this quilt, I am putting the pieces there so I can look at it as I go.  I can't remember how much it was but I know it was less than $50 and well worth the money.

Meece

Oh, that sounds interesting.  I have a few magazines and will look through them.

Meece

My Log Cabin in progress.Diagnosis: 11/27/2003, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 3, 0/16 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-

Meece

Sorry, on my computer the ad to the right takes over thepic.

jo1955

Meece - That is beautiful - you do such amazing work.  If you can't find the quilt wall, let me know and I will send you the info.  You may be able to get it locally.  I had to order my on the internet.

Meece

I have a quilt shop about 10 miles from here but they are expensive!

jo1955

Meece - If they have one, check the price and let me know.  I most likely can find you a less expensive one that will work just as well - or maybe the same thing and they are charging too much for it.

elimar86861

Meece, your quilts are just lovely. 

I had an idea, long ago, to cut pieces from my boys toddler wear (like where the knees were out and no one else would want them) and make a memory quite of their little outfits.  I think the pieces might still be in the closet.  That's how I found out I was not a quilter. 

heartnsoul76

Meece - what a beautiful quilt! I could never, never do that! A friend of mine quilts, and she has material all over the place. I may not sew, but I do love material!

elimar - I had a similar plan with my boy's toddler clothes. They were such cute outfits! So I saved my favorites - somewhere - and I planned to use them to frame photos or some such idea.

BarbaraA

Meece I second all the compliments on your quilt, just beautiful! I am talentless when it comes to anything involving thread. I can crochet (badly but no one can really tell unless they are a pro).

fmakj

Hey Everyone!!  The last time I "lurked" this thread was on page 215 (will go back and read to see what has been happening!).  Just wanted to wish Everyone a Very Happy, Healthy 2011!!! 

Now I have to go back and see what has been happening!!  I have missed so many parties and discussions!!!    However, I will now try to catch up.......I will Lurk On!!

elimar86861

Nice of you to make your presence known on New Year's Day, fmakj!  :-)   Another appropriate holiday would be Groundhog's Day (Feb. 2) when, personally, I feel all Lurkers should come out of their burrows and we could see if they had shadows and whether Winter would be another six weeks or not.  Mark your calendars NOW, Lurkers!!!