I've some catching up to do...

It's been a while since I've posted on here. Many things have happened and I've realized that I need to use this as an entertaining form of therapy. Maybe some inspiring, thought provoking things might occur.

 Since our last visit I'm:

• still working on meeting my budget goals
• am closer to paying off my car. (man I will be glad to not have a payment. But isn't it just replace with repair bills?)
• changed jobs (not an easy feat when you're over 40)
• try a new recipe a couple times a month. (my new favorite is Root Beer Float cookies)
• had my gall bladder removed which has prompted me to change up my diet. (that was a whole experience of its own. Turns out I've been dealing with a "diseased gall bladder" for a number of years)
• went on a girls trip (yup. did it. and enjoyed it!)
• discovered I love photography and I'm fairly good at it. (note: all photos are taken with my cell phone. No fancy camera here. Hopefully, in the future. Maybe after I pay off my car?)

Ok, enough for now.

My goal here is to include something inspiring, whimsical, quirky, thought provoking or just plain filler for when you are bored.

So for now the best cookies ever...really. On my third batch I  was up to 3tsp of Root Beer concentrate. I think it's a nice blend. Try it out on your own.  I've also added the link for this recipe. She has some great stuff.
http://www.chef-in-training.com/

Let me know what you think. You will need to make more than one batch......

4.0 from 1 reviews

ROOT BEER PUDDING COOKIES

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These taste like a root beer float in cookie form! They are so soft and delicious!

Serves: 3 dozen cookies

INGREDIENTS

• ¾ cup butter, softened
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix, dry, do not prepare
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. Root Beer concentrate, can add more depending on personal preference
• 2¼ cup flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1-2 cups white chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cream butter and sugars together.
2. Beat in instant vanilla pudding mix well.
3. Add eggs and root beer concentrate and beat until well incorporated.
4. Add flour and baking soda and beat until well incorporated.
5. Stir in white chocolate chips.
6. Roll into 1" balls and place on greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.

Back for a moment to invite you to visit this blog.
sauceywench.blogspot.com

Life is interesting and surprising. I'm optimistic. This year has been full of life changes. I will get to that. But for now. Take a moment to visit Izzy Blu and Bubbles LaRue. I kinda like them.
J

Update...trying a new thing

It's been a long time since I last posted on here. My apologies. I do have some nice things to add as I've been trying to explore what is right around the corner. (without the cobwebs) I've become an amateur photographer. Surprised? Yes, me too. I don't have a fancy camera. All my photos are taken with my cell phone. (A 4S iPhone, in case your interested)  I've always loved taking pictures, of people, nature, interesting-unique things. One day a friend said...What don't you post this on a photography site and see what kind of feed back you get. Brilliant!  I didn't realize how my confidence would build. I've met new people on my adventures, realized I have a self worth that I didn't have before. Now, mind you, they are not all good, but even the bad ones make me smile. I did that. I DID THAT! On my own.  I traveled to a place I've never gone, found the beauty and have immortalized it.  Memorialized it? Anyway.... I will continue to hike, drive, explore the corners of this beautiful country we call the Pacific Northwest and you can tell me what you think. Pointers appreciated...except for "buy a new camera".  Carry on.

In Olympia WA. Pretty cool building don't you think? It was right by the Starbucks...most things I find are right by a Starbucks.

Long Beach Washington...I love light houses. This is probably one of my favorite pics

Morning fog in Woodland, WA. Really, it is beautiful ...and slowly rolls in eventually enveloping the whole area. Eeeeeeery. Natures cobweb??

But the next day...this beautiful cloud formation.

Lovin' the country. I think those trees on the hill look like the ones from Lord of the Rings. I expect them to start walking down soon.

thanks for visiting. More photos to come as I adventure on....