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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

"A Little Birdie Told Me..." bids adieu

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A good hostess knows when to pack it in.  -------------------------------------- Welcome to the final installment of "A Little Birdie Told Me..." -------------------------------------- It was then that she realized  she was in a bit over her head. Friends, I'll spare you the platitudes and get straight to the point -- Something's gotta give .  In May of this year I went back to school to pursue a graduate degree in teaching.  In donning the new cap of "student" I must take off another to ensure that I can continue to be a good mom, wife, friend and student.    As the school bus approached, Pinocchio began to question his decision to become a "real boy". I'm saying farewell to our little party so that I can focus on maintaining original, quality content here at Rook No. 17 and to have more of an opportunity to enjoy the creativity and friendship of those I've met t

Polkadot Polkadot Afro Circus~
A Little Birdie Told Me... No. 76

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-------------------------------------- Welcome to  "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday No. 76! If you're here to share a craft, recipe or project post, you'll find the linky and the specifics on how to  join the party after the features below. -------------------------------------- We met up with about 25 other rainbow wig-wearing friends this evening to see Madagascar 3 at our hometown movie house.  In keeping with the "Afro Circus" theme of the movie, I give you this week's features... --------------------------------- Da da da da da da Afro Circus Afro Circus     Afro Circus Good For You Cookie Dough Dip from Back for Seconds Polkadot Interchangeable Polka Dot Wreath from The Crafty Scientist Polkadot Mixed Metal Wrap Bracelet Tutorial from Rena Klingenberg Jewelry Making Journal Afro Circus Sweet & Salty Trail Mix from Inside B

"Tie One On" for Father's Day~
A Little Birdie Told Me...No. 75

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-------------------------------------- Welcome to  "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday No. 75! If you're here to share a craft, recipe or project post, you'll find the linky and the specifics on how to  join the party after the features below. -------------------------------------- Whether you call him Dad, Daddy, Papa, Pop, or even Darth Vader, this week's party has a little something special for every father!  Get ready to "tie one on" and get creative for Father's Day.... --------------------------------- "Family Ties" Cupcake Tutorial   from The Seven Year Cottage --------------------------------- Necktie Wreath Tutorial  from Yesterday on Tuesday           --------------------------------- Star Wars Aromatherapy Pillows (to soothe his "dark side")     from Scraps of Life   ---------------------------------

A Little Birdie Told Me... is BACK!

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After taking a week to rest, recharge and reconnect, our little party is back! -------------------------------------- Welcome to "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday No. 74! If you're here to share a craft, recipe or project post, you'll find the linky and the specifics on how to  join the party after the features below. -------------------------------------- While on hiatus I rounded up some great giveaways for June. Stay tuned for... A copy of the brand new book: Mod Podge Rocks! Trudeau Stress Less Kitchen Tools --------------------------------- This certainly isn't the biggest party on the block. But big isn't really the point here. It's about being real, genuine, and connected. Community vs. lipservice   Fly bys are welcome But regulars keep the community strong. true-blue friends birds-of-a-feather   Thank you for sharing the creative threads from

Vintage Images & Etchings ~
A Little Birdie Told Me...No. 73

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 It means so much to have you take the time to perch here and feather the nest with your creativity each week! -------------------------------------- Welcome to "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday No. 73! If you're here to share a craft, recipe or project post, you'll find the linky and the specifics on how to  join the party after the features below. -------------------------------------- You're a swell bunch of birds!  This week's features are a collection of vintage images and "etchings" that were shared last week.    --------------------------------- Vintage Puzzle PDFs from My Shae Noel A collection of 10 Vintage Children's Puzzles    8x10 Vintage "Summer" Print from Printabelle     Personalized Etched Pyrex from Sweet Anne Designs   A wonderful hostess, housewarming, shower or wedding gift! ---------------------------------

6 Fresh Recipes for Strawberry Season!
A Little Birdie Told Me...No. 72

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Source: "Farm ABC" , Whitman Publishing, 1954 It's Strawberry Season! -------------------------------------- Welcome to  "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday No. 72! If you're here to share a craft, recipe or project post, you'll find the linky and the specifics on how to  join the party after the features below. -------------------------------------- This is the Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Cake I made from our first berries of the season! Picking sun-ripened strawberries at a local farm each May is one of my most cherished family traditions.     Whether straight from the field, farmer's market, or local grocer, fresh strawberries are a delight.  What will you be making with strawberries this season?  Here's what three creative birds made with theirs... --------------------------------- Strawberry Chipotle Jam and a lightened-up Samoas Dip for Fresh Fruit