Cookies for Tuesday Night Bible Study

Barry leads a Bible study on Tuesday nights and today I made some cookies to bring along.  I had picked up a magazine a while back that a cookie recipe I wanted to try.  They are Brown Sugar Cashew Cookies.  Could they taste as good as they looked and sounded??

I got all my ingredients together -- I had recently picked up a jar of cashews from Target just in case I got around to making these cookies.

Ready for baking . . .

Cooling down and waiting for frosting . . .

Now the taste test . . .from the guy who can't taste anything . . . but he was the only one around!

Looks like he got enough of the flavor!  Actually we shared the tasting cookie and it was delicious!  I'll make this recipe again.

I hope the Bible study group enjoys them!

Barry Turns 62!

Yesterday was Barry's birthday. We drove up to Reedley and met two of his brothers and their families for a late lunch at the Main Street Cafe. Of course our three daughters, son-in-laws and grandchildren were there too! 18 total (Farmer counted). Maybe I should introduce my family so when I refer to someone you know who I am talking about. Barry is my wonderful husband of 36 years. We have three grown daughters -- Katie is the oldest. She has been married to Edward for 10 years and they have 4 beautiful children -- my grandchildren. Claire is the only girl -- she is almost 9; Bauer is almost 7; Farmer is almost 5 and Archer is 10 months. Annie is our middle child -- she is the fun stuff in the middle! She is a 3rd grade teacher and lives about an hour from here. Betsy is our youngest and has been married for 2 years to Primo. They have one child -- my youngest grandson -- Caleb -- he is so cute!

So back to Barry's birthday. After a yummy lunch (they have verenika, zweibach and german sausage on the menu) we went to Phil and Rosemarie's for dessert. Here is where I have to post a few pictures of the desserts Rosemarie picked up from Eddie's Bakery in Fresno. I've never been there but I think I would love it!

Berry Coffee Cake

Lemon Tart


Chocolate Chiffon -- That's the birthday boy!


Farmer thought Grandpa needed some help blowing out his candles!
A birthday in the family is a BLESSING. Being able to share it with your family is a double BLESSING!