Christmas is fast approaching, and I got my shopping done early.
The wedding is coming, and things are...well for the most part, done. I'm crocheting myself iteration 4 of my shrug to wear over my dress because, you know, we have a foot of snow on the ground and it's cold. If I have time to make 4 shrugs/cardigans (plus one for Ann), I can't be in too bad shape, right?
I'm applying to grad school again. To get licensed to teach SS and English. Collective groan for more school. BUT, logically it makes a lot of sense. 1) I can earn more money eventually if I am licensed in VT. 2) I get to teach subjects I ENJOY! 3) When children come (not now, not in the next year, but in the next 3 or 4), I will be done with schooling. For now. We'll see where our location sets us this summer when Andy graduates, and whether this program pans out, but the application, if nothing else, opens up some doors, which is never a bad thing.
Wedding gifts have started arriving. What fun!
Great Grandma's cinnamon rolls are coming up for Christmas day, and I made buckeyes this weekend. Chava, dear, behold the midwest treat (which you probably know about, but if not...try them).
Buckeyes
1 lb peanut butter
1.5 lb powdered sugar (but realistically, it will probably take extra to get the right consistency)
2 sticks butter/margarine
Mix above ingredients, and add powdered sugar to obtain cookie-dough-like consistency.
Put in fridge for about half an hour or so to firm up the mixture. Then, roll small balls of mixture, place them on a plate or cookie sheet, and refrigerate again for about 10 minutes (again, to firm up).
Melt in double broiler:
6 oz chocolate chips
1/4 stick paraffin wax
(May need to double or triple for appropriate depth)
Spear peanut butter balls with toothpicks, and dip most of the way into the chocolate, leaving a small circle of tan on top of the buckeye. Place back on cookie sheet/plate and refrigerate for a bit (20 minutes or so should do it, but longer won't hurt).
Pack into tins and give to all your friends! YAY!
1 comment:
Becky, I am SO excited about the buckeye recipe!! Thank you!! How did you know that I was just thinking about fixing buckeyes?? You rock!!
Congratulations on the upcoming wedding!! Hooray! I am in awe that your crocheting wedding shawls - I can't wait to see a picture! *hint, hint* ;-) Maybe in exchange for the ring photo I need to post? :-)
Congrats on grad school applications!! Go you! You're going to be the greatest teacher ever - as I know you already are!
Merry Christmas! *hugs*
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