[JustAmy]

International Day Of Older Persons Day



Balloons Around The World Day


Fire Pup Day


Child Health Day


World Vegetarian Day


Homemade Cookies Day

Snowy Balls Cookie

Ingredients (4 dozen):
2 cups pecan halves*
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups flour
2 cups powdered sugar
*Walnuts may be substituted.

Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350°
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or a silicon baking sheet.

1. Pour the pecans into the bowl of a food processor and blitz until very fine—almost moist. Pour into a medium bowl and set aside.

2. Place the butter, salt, sugar, and vanilla in the food processor or electric mixer and beat until smooth.

3. Add the pecans and mix until combined.

4. Slowly add the flour and beat just until the mixture forms a dough.

5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them an inch apart on the baking sheet.

6. Bake for 14–15 minutes until set and pale tan. They’ll begin to give off a nutty scent when they are ready.

7. Remove the nut balls from the oven and let them sit for 10 minutes before placing on a wire baking rack. When the cookies are slightly warm, prepare to dip them the powdered sugar.

8. Pour the powdered sugar into a spacious bowl. Dip the nut balls into the sugar and cover completely.

9. Store the nut balls in tins, separating the layers with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.

[GodBlessUSA]

Mmm, those cookies are delicious. My mother use to make them at Christmas time. Thanks for this recipe. :)

[luvie]

(just kidding of course! :D)

[MEG33]

[La Enchiladita]

"Older persons?" What's that?!:)

Can it really be already?

[gardengirl]

Dalmation Day! I love it! My—how appropriate—October’s Gypsy Lady been dead 15 years and I still miss the stupid dog. :(

Some dogs just wrap themselves around your heart.

[Lady Jag]

The Leaves Of Autumn Skies

To hear the birds start singing And the sweetness of their call, Their gracefulness and beauty Send a message to us all, Floating through the darkness As the sun begins to rise, And carried on the wind amongst The leaves of autumn skies. The sound so reassuring Like an old beloved friend, The comfort that they give me And the goodwill that they send, As I waken from my slumber Every note a treasured prize, And carried on the wind amongst The leaves of autumn skies. The day is now beginning And the air is full of song, I listen to each melody That seems to flow along, They fill my heart with gladness As the morning dew now dries, And carried on the wind amongst The leaves of autumn skies. ANDREW BLAKEMORE

[DollyCali]

Happy Birthday Lori

[Billie]

Ohhh, those cookies (see, I said I always hone in on the food holidays).... they're very much like the ones we (my family) call "Sand Tarts", except the Sand Tarts have 1/4 cup powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar, and 1 tsp baking powder and no salt. The other ingredients appear to be the same. I LOVE them! They're also one of our Christmas cookies!

Cute holiday illustrations today - love the blue-haired ladies. :)

[Lady Jag]

NATIONAL VEGETARIAN DAY

Invited by vegetarians for dinner? Point out that since you have been made aware of their special dietary requirements, tell them about yours, and ask for a nice steak.