Hippo Mates Crochet Pattern

I made these adorable hippos when my children were small and for friends when they had children. They are so cute. The pattern comes from Annie's Crochet Newsletter Sept-Oct. 1988 No. 35.

Sunday Bike Ride

This Sunday we went on a new trail we have not been on. It is off Jerseyville Road. It will take you to through Dundas and to Hamilton. We rode about 13Km. today. Next time we will park further down and continue the ride. These are some pictures I took today.

Saturday Apple and Pear Picking

On Saturday we went apple picking at a farm near us. Orchard Home Farm. Here are some photos we took while there. It was a beautiful day to pick. This is such a great time of year.

Buttermilk Drop Donuts

These little donuts are soooo good. They are like the little ones you get at the flea markets. We found the recipe at cdkitchen.

Buttermilk Drop Donuts

Ingredients:

Vegetable oil
2 cups unbleached flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground nutmeg (we did not use)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk

1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla paste

Sugar, cinnamon sugar or icing sugar for coating

Heat oil (2 to 3 inches) in dutch oven to 375F.

Mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, nutmeg and baking soda in mixing bowl. Add oil, buttermilk, egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

Drop batter by teaspoonfuls (do not make to large or they will not cook through) into hot oil. Fry for 3 minutes or until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels.

Immediately after roll in sugar mixture of your choice.

Sunday's Bike Ride Pictures

Sunday was a beautiful day for a bike ride and I remembered the camera!!!! Here are some pictures we took.

Oatmeal Cake

This recipe was given to my now X. We have enjoyed it over the years. It is very moist and have a wonderful texture.

Oatmeal Cake

1 cup quick cooking oatmeal ( I use large flake oatmeal)
1 1/2 cup boiling water.

Pour water over oatmeal and let stand for 20 minutes or until cool.

In Mixer
Cream: 1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs

Add:
the cooled oatmeal to above mixture

In separate bowl:
combine: 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Add:
Dry ingredients to wet. Blend together do not over mix.

Pour into 9 X 13 baking pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 350.

Topping for Cake:

1 small can carnation milk
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 1/2 cups coconut

Mix this mixture well and spread over warm cake.

Place under broiler and broil until golden.

Let cool.

My First MeMe

Sarah at What Smells So Good has tagged me. She has a great blog. I have bookmarked a few recipes I wish to try out.

• Players, you must list one fact, word or tidbit that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of your first or middle name.
• When you are tagged you need to write your own blog-post containing your own first or middle name game facts, word or tidbit.
• At the end of your blog-post, you need to choose one person for each letter of your name to tag. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
• So if I've tagged YOU, please join in on the fun!

My name is Hendria

H * Health- I try to eat well. At least 3 times a week I ride my bike on the trails around my area. Recently started to drink Soy Milk for the hot flashes......so far not HELPING!!!!!

E * Energic - I run on high speed during work, Multi-tasking.

N * New: Love trying new things. Over the years my hobbies have included Sewing, crocheting, knitting, tole painting, collecting magazines for crafts, painting as well as cookbooks, Photography, Baking , Gardening

D * Desperate Housewives: I watch this religiously.

R * Restless: I can feel like a caged cat at times. I enjoy being busy and on the go.

I * Independant - Separated for 8 years. Divorced for a year of that. Love my life now. My son still lives at home. Daughter is on her own, engaged.

A * Art - Love art of all kinds. Artists are very special. I would have to say Nature art is my most favorite.

My Tags:

The Glutton
Kitchen Wench
Sweet Tooth
A Cat In The Kitchen
Rosemary's Blog Spot
Vanille & Chocolat
Cookie Madness