tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post7907608688227333403..comments2024-03-28T03:47:42.232-07:00Comments on My Mother's Apron Strings: Old Fashioned Soft Oatmeal~Raisin~Pecan CookiesSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-75884975656735714652017-04-29T06:41:49.433-07:002017-04-29T06:41:49.433-07:00those cookies sound and look scrumptious! and the...those cookies sound and look scrumptious! and the flowers are beautiful! thanks for sharing<br />stamping sue<br />http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/stamping suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190644334669574160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-68407199613971161082017-04-28T09:34:52.786-07:002017-04-28T09:34:52.786-07:00How did you guess this was my all time favorite co...How did you guess this was my all time favorite cookie! I had a dear cousin who could make similar cookies and what a wonderful memory that is! I must look for this spice! Thank you love!Estelle'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565205787406338559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-30757556198697024692017-04-28T07:12:22.327-07:002017-04-28T07:12:22.327-07:00Hi Mary, I lived in Redmond for 12 1/2 years and I...Hi Mary, I lived in Redmond for 12 1/2 years and I know the weeks of rain. We had almost 7 inches in 2 1/2 days this past week and it drove me crazy that I couldn't get in the garden. I'm so happy you're wearing the apron you won...maybe you'll win a new one! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-89033028002500972232017-04-26T10:42:30.565-07:002017-04-26T10:42:30.565-07:00I adore the cookies you made and will making them ...I adore the cookies you made and will making them soon..The rain we have had since Oct 1 2016 has made the flowers go kinda crazy..Seattle beat a 144 year rain/snow record it is miserable up there so it affects tourism greatly, who wants to wait in Rain and or Snow to get on boats to Alaska and other cruises it is ridiculous..Our tulips lasted one week an d the daffys were okay but our hyacinths are thriving..In honor of your daughter Kelly I am buying a Hydrangea flower set for a lady who will adore them..I use the apron I won from your site daily everyone loves those boats and the way you made them..Thanks for a wonderful blog and God's Blessings always mary from Vancouver Washington with love!X()Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-17760127327151640312017-04-25T11:44:07.401-07:002017-04-25T11:44:07.401-07:00I'm so happy that Science helped you change yo...I'm so happy that Science helped you change your recipe! I have a nursing background, besides baking, and love all sciences. I really try to excite my grands (and anyone else who will listen) to the benefits of learning what ingredients do, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-46092442410934509072017-04-25T06:18:55.937-07:002017-04-25T06:18:55.937-07:00What a precious garden in memory of your daughter!...What a precious garden in memory of your daughter! <br />The cookies look delicious. Loved the information on the different ingredients and what they do. Yesterday I took that info and changed up my chocolate cookie recipe a little and got the most wonderful soft chewy cookies. My recipe is forever changed finally have the soft cookies I like!!!<br />Hugs Cheryl xoxoCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833657269211285589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-49159365214782340542017-04-25T06:07:16.728-07:002017-04-25T06:07:16.728-07:00Just like I like them--soft and chewy!Just like I like them--soft and chewy!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-15593720165458266872017-04-25T06:06:44.945-07:002017-04-25T06:06:44.945-07:00I spent hours with Kelly putting in gardens in her...I spent hours with Kelly putting in gardens in her first home in Kentucky; she wanted an English Garden-look. She passed away at home with her beautiful flowers in bloom:-DSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-67712310576203746622017-04-25T06:05:05.565-07:002017-04-25T06:05:05.565-07:00Now, that's a new one on me! I bet they'r...Now, that's a new one on me! I bet they're good.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-77364063046056159392017-04-24T20:00:09.349-07:002017-04-24T20:00:09.349-07:00Interesting! I love Oatmeal raisin cookies. Yours ...Interesting! I love Oatmeal raisin cookies. Yours looks YUM!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-75507347956531137782017-04-24T19:35:50.211-07:002017-04-24T19:35:50.211-07:00I am partial to using Bear grease instead of lard....I am partial to using Bear grease instead of lard. Yum! You need to use a bit less.Bonnie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052974547161586063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-25668804472568726072017-04-24T16:51:47.848-07:002017-04-24T16:51:47.848-07:00I probably have never met a cookie that I didn'...I probably have never met a cookie that I didn't love. =D It is very interesting to read the science behind the baking. You surely have those righteous bakers who arrive discussing why they couldn't possibly put shortening into their bodies. Ha! They do make me laugh. <br /><br />Kelly's Garden is beautiful and it will just keep getting more and more lovely with each passing year. What special memories and special love to create such a spot.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-60075507354148595862017-04-24T16:32:37.527-07:002017-04-24T16:32:37.527-07:00Me too Kitty!Me too Kitty!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-55015362835444037622017-04-24T15:27:46.210-07:002017-04-24T15:27:46.210-07:00Oatmeal Raisin cookies are my all time favorite co...Oatmeal Raisin cookies are my all time favorite cookie, Susan! I wish I could sit and share one with you and admire your beautiful hydrangeas in honor of your dear Kelly. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-27358539788422561062017-04-24T06:00:21.985-07:002017-04-24T06:00:21.985-07:00Thanks Martha Ellen...your Daddy had very good tas...Thanks Martha Ellen...your Daddy had very good taste! The garden is a work in progress; this time of year is always hard and even after 7 years, I miss her more. Her garden reminds me of our times together putting her gardens in at her first home.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-16507632782977000742017-04-23T13:04:54.489-07:002017-04-23T13:04:54.489-07:00Chewy oatmeal cookies were my Daddy's favorite...Chewy oatmeal cookies were my Daddy's favorite, Susan. I love the science behind this baking lesson. How wonderful you are planting Kelly's Garden full of hydrangeas! I love planting flowers in memory of my loved ones. Take care, dear one. xoxo ♥The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-58144321809227395362017-04-23T11:12:57.130-07:002017-04-23T11:12:57.130-07:00Thanks Angie. I'm sure you could do these wit...Thanks Angie. I'm sure you could do these with some unique flours and make them even better!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-1586988040014614422017-04-23T11:10:20.135-07:002017-04-23T11:10:20.135-07:00Beautiful Kelly's Garden, Susan. These chewy o...Beautiful Kelly's Garden, Susan. These chewy oatmeal cookies are definitely a right treat after a hard day working in the garden.Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.com