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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
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Adorable & Easy Kids Clothing Tutorials~
A Little Birdie Told Me...No. 58

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No, you're not going to find a tutorial for making a Paper Bag Body Helmet for your baby. For that I'd have to have my dad write a guest post and dig back deep....to November of 1973. Yeah, that's me -- the Saggy Diaper Paper Bag Princess (traipsing the landscape of an avocado green felt blanket). Gotta love the 70s! ---------------------------------------- Welcome to  "A Little Birdie Told Me..." Tuesday No. 58! 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. -------------------------------------- These cute children's clothing tutorials will help insure that no one puts baby in a paper bag! Brooksy-boy Overalls Tutorial from Sew Easy Being Green Awesome Dino Hoodie Tutorial from Vixen Made   Insulated Snow Pants Tutorial (In one hour or less!)  from Sew Can Do
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Jewelry Giveaway from EcoChic Designs ~
3 Months of the Earrings-of-the-Month Club

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Jewelry Sterling Silver Gemstones & Recycled Glass Artisan Made Sound good so far? How about the opportunity to win not one, but 3 pairs of handmade earrings from EcoChic Designs ? I am so pleased to be introducing you today to my real-life-friend and fellow Cal gal, Camilla, the artist behind EcoChic Designs and the culinary mastermind behind Culinary Adventures With Camilla . Everything Camilla does, she does with style, quality, originality, heart and incredible talent. I admire her ethics, her energy, and how humble she is despite her extreme awesomeness. Being around Camilla, you can't help but feel inspired! In her own words, here's a little about Camilla and the origins of EcoChic Designs : "Eco-Chick...I never really considered myself an eco-chick, but right after I got married, we drove to meet my in-laws at Marine World. Stepping out of the car, I looked at the sign, in horror, and demanded: Is this the place where they
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Sensational Super Bowl Snack ~ Bite Sized Artichoke Frittatas

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  If you're looking for a delicious, quick and easy snack food for the Super Bowl that's not loaded with processed ingredients, look no further than these BITE SIZED ARTICHOKE FRITATTAS.   These savory crustless quiche-like morsels are packed with flavor, and are sure to score a touchdown wherever they are served.  I love the crunch of the toasted cheddar around the edges!     BITE SIZED ARTICHOKE FRITATTAS makes 2 dozen (2) 6 oz. jars marinated artichoke hearts 1 small onion, finely chopped (approx. 1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 large eggs 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled to release flavor a dash of hot sauce 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 325. Drain marinade directly from 1 jar of artichokes into a medium saucepan.  Drain the second jar, this time discarding the marinade.  Finely chop all the drained a
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Ninja Birthday Party, Part III ~
Lil' Plush Ninja Tutorial

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A cuddly plush ninja -- what every little warrior needs for ninja naptime! Because my daughter's ninja themed birthday party started in the afternoon and concluded in the evening, I wanted to give a party favor that would send guests off to bed with sweet little ninja dreams. I came up with a pattern for this plush ninja, based on the graphic image I designed for the party.  The ninjas are made from super-soft fleece and felt, and are simple to make.   The plush ninjas were a big hit at the party! Tucked in to each ninja's red belt was a card that read, "Sleep Tight Little Ninja", and I've been happy to learn that over the weekend the kids and their ninjas became steadfast bedtime pals. Here's a tutorial and the free pattern for making a plush friend for your little ninja: Lil' Plush Ninja Tutorial Makes 1 ninja* Ninja pattern 2 pieces of black fleece, 8 1/2" x 11" chalk scissors 1 piece of w
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If Someone You LOVE Loves SMARTIES, Don't Miss This Giveaway!

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For me, very few candies can evoke such sweet childhood memories the same way Smarties do. It's the whole experience -- the satisfying crinkle of the wrapper when you twist it open; the cheery pastel colors; and the way the dimpled candies dissolve with a perfect balance of sweet and tart at first bite. Did you know that Smarties has been family owned and operated (in Union, NJ) since 1949?  Last week, I had the opportunity to create an original Valentines Day treat featuring this classic nostalgia candy: OWL VALENTINES with a free printable. And now, Rook No. 17 readers (and fellow Smarties aficionados) have an opportunity to win a Smarties Prize Pack of their own that includes: · 1 Theater box Smarties · 1 bag Original Smarties · 1 bag Tropical Smarties · 1 bag X-Treme Sour Smarties · 1 bag Smarties in a Pouch · 1 bag Smarties Love Hearts GIVEAWAY One lucky Rook No. 17 reader will be chosen in a random drawing, using random.org, on Tuesday
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Peanut Butter (hearts) Chocolate Cookies
And My New Favorite Coffee
#MyBaristaMoment

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This project has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for #collectivebias #CBias  Laurel & Hardy Spaghetti & Meatballs Bacon & Eggs Peanut Butter & Chocolate Coffee and Cookies What do they all have in common?  They're perfect pairings! Putting your original spin on an iconic duo is not a task to approach half-heartedly .  There's a lot of history and greatness to live up to.  Coffee and Cookies -- sounds simple enough, but consider this: Perhaps you can liven up a mediocre cookie by dipping it in a cup of good coffee, but if you're starting out with a humdrum cup of Joe, your ship is sunk before its even leaves the dock.   I'm thrilled -- genuinely thrilled -- to tell you that after four "I CAN eat just one" batches of "eh" trial cookies, I finally came up with a keeper.  I'm even more excited that the coffee tasting that inspired this new recipe creation was a success.  Here'
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