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Chonky Boys: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches that Scream Summer!

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Featuring my thick and nuggy Chonky Boy Chocolate Chip Cookies, these ice cream sandwiches are the stuff that summer dreams are made of.  If you've ever had the Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich at Disneyland , you are going to LOVE these!  These big and bold chocolate chip cookies are based on a recipe from my culinary school studies at Auguste Escoffier, but with a few modifications to give them that Jennuine touch.  They make the perfectas book for a fat slice of real vanilla bean ice cream.  And those mini chips?  You just gotta have that extra cronch! Thank goodness this recipe only makes 8 sandwiches, otherwise I would be eating them for breakfast lunch and dinner.  This way, my big family can help save me from my inner child diet-saboteur.   Print With Image Without Image Chonky Boy Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Yield: 8 Author: Jenn Erickson Loaded with chocolate chips and buttery, brown-sugary vanilla flavor, these mall-sized cookies form a perfect partnership with a

MUSIC MONDAY -- Meet "Matt the Electrician"

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Still shot from the video "All I Know" by Matt the Elecrtrician Have you seen the newest video from Matt the Electrician for his song "All I Know" ? Craftionistas and music-lovers alike will flip for this beautifully crafted video featuring the soulful voice and artful strumming of the singer/songwriter accompanied by a scrolling backdrop designed by his incredibly talented wife Kathie (you may know her from FUTURE CRAFT COLLECTIVE ).   All I Know from Matt the Electrician on Vimeo . "All I Know" is from Matt's new album, "Accidental Thief" which debuts June 14.   Some of my favorite tracks are " Pioneer Bride", "Friends" & "Daydreamer". You can check out more of Matt the Electrician's music on iTunes . ---------------------------- This post has been shared with Singing & Pinning @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

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I managed to wrangle my ragtag circus into three rings today (work, home/family, and cyber stuff), and thus afforded myself the rare opportunity to visit some of my favorite blogs and to find some new ones.  A music link-up at 5 Minutes Just for Me inspired me to share a few of the songs and artists I've discovered lately that make me smile, bring me peace, or stir some joy in my oft weary soul.   What songs or artists have you made a connection with lately?