Quaker Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

I've been looking for the original recipe for these cookies for such a long time and finally found it. It used to be printed on the box and hasn't been there for years. These are the best cookies ever. You can add chocolate chips instead of raisins and nuts too if you wish. I'm making these today exactly like the recipe shown below. These were a huge part of my childhood since all the ingredients were always in the pantry. They were mother-approved snacks for my brother and me.

Complete instructions from Quaker Oats.




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A Touch Of Frost Or Is It Sugar?

The frost on these colorful leaves looks like a dusting of sugar, doesn't it. So beautiful. Happy Earth Day.




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Every Day Is Earth Day | Illustrated Quote

Eath Day 2010 is tomorrow but it's already 4/22 in Australia. Goodnight, see you in the morning.




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Fabulous Dancing Rescue Dog On Britain's Got Talent

You will absolutely love this video of a sweet rescue dog and her owner auditioning on Britain's Got Talent. This act would definitely get my vote if I were one of the judges.




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Antiques Really Make A Home

Antiques, whether period or reproduction pieces really make a home.




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Colorful Shells | A Visual Delight

Aren't these shells absolutely beautiful?




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Tonight I'm Sleeping In A Swinging Bed

It is almost time for bed and I think tonight's the night I'd like to be out on a limb in this bed swing. Wouldn't that be fun? Goodnight. See you in the morning. It's TV time now.




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Portraits from My Garden | Laura Coombs Hills

Portraits from My Garden from Antiques & Fine Art magazine:
Laura Coombs Hills (1859-1952) was born on September 7th in the prosperous and thriving seacoast city of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Last photo: A Young Laura Hills. Courtesy of the Historical Society of Old Newbury. Click on the link to read more about this talented American artist.




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Winding The Yarn With A Helper

I love the antiques in all of Jessie Wilcox Smith's illustrations. These two young girls sitting on early ladderback chairs are concentrating with all their might because when your hands are small tasks like this are very hard. I hope you can find a willing friend to help you with your work today. This is another wonderful illustration that is new to me. How do you wind your yarn?




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Shortcut To Being Happy

Modern wisdom




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