tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post3156602645732114224..comments2024-03-28T02:25:05.789-07:00Comments on Cooking and All That Jazz: No Butter Chocolate Chip CookiesAnne in the kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-17365289126050002272016-09-16T07:50:14.841-07:002016-09-16T07:50:14.841-07:00I didn't take it as argumentative in any way s...I didn't take it as argumentative in any way shape or form, and it is really hard for me to grab something from the freezer and have to assign a monetary value to it. In my brain once it is bought and frozen it is "free" food. I am just trying to put myself in the same place some of the people I will be talking with live. I can't imagine what it would be like to start from scratch on this small of a budget, so I am still including anything I have on hand (staples, condiments that are opened, seasonings, etc) as "free". (And I am really glad I buy oils in large containers) The coffee thing is killing me. I did find a really good deal on it at ThePig so I am waiting until Monday to see if the remaining money holds out before I buy it.(going to the lake this weekend and I do have good coffee there) Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-71559385727307757782016-09-15T08:01:39.140-07:002016-09-15T08:01:39.140-07:00Not trying to argue. I just feel bad for you. I wa...Not trying to argue. I just feel bad for you. I want to send you coffee or something.;) How about I'll make a donation to our food pantry for you? Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-55992268898470186902016-09-14T13:17:05.549-07:002016-09-14T13:17:05.549-07:00I am counting things that people might not have av...I am counting things that people might not have available. I understand most people don't buy megatons of chocolate chips or butter, or have 6 jars of peanut butter in the pantry, so I am counting anything I run out of as a new purchase. It just sort of seems like the thing to do to replicate what they have to go through. I have not counted any staples or condiments unless I run out of them and then I add the replacement value back into my budget total. Again I understand most people don;t have as much in storage as I do. Son3 claims I buy back ups for the back ups.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-44658141956472122802016-09-14T07:19:01.377-07:002016-09-14T07:19:01.377-07:00Sounds yummy!!!!!!
I think that you shouldn't...Sounds yummy!!!!!! <br />I think that you shouldn't have to count what you already have in the cabinets and freezer.(Most people on getting state/federal help normally have a few things in their cabinets. I know its easy to argue this either way. But I have known a few people that have gotten help and their cabinets weren't completely empty.) You are being so strict that its almost impossible to keep up. But then again, I should shut up because I can't hold my food budget down. Yeah, don't listen to me. Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-2001514080831359212016-09-14T05:59:54.958-07:002016-09-14T05:59:54.958-07:00Around Christmas and Thanksgiving Aldi has a price...Around Christmas and Thanksgiving Aldi has a price anywhere from 1.49-1.79. When it hits that price I load up.<br />I have never tried the Amish sugar cookies. Care to share the recipe?Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-35269482646334623892016-09-14T05:57:53.684-07:002016-09-14T05:57:53.684-07:00I used organic canola. I have made the pie crust ...I used organic canola. I have made the pie crust with oil before but I think I overworked it.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-81350929862565254122016-09-14T05:55:28.799-07:002016-09-14T05:55:28.799-07:00YUM only I want nuts in mine! In the old days, I m...YUM only I want nuts in mine! In the old days, I made my chocolate chip cookies with Crisco and then later 1/2 Crisco and 1/2 butter. I don't think I've ever used oil! Have you made the Amish sugar cookies with butter, oil and granulated and powdered sugar both- those are really a good sugar cookie. I can't imagine buying 25 pounds of butter- what is your go to price?NANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809533152358579455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-2992404857405165782016-09-14T01:34:34.790-07:002016-09-14T01:34:34.790-07:00I copied this recipe. We love cookies around here ...I copied this recipe. We love cookies around here and they go fast. I make my pie crust with oil instead of butter or shortening and it comes out great. What kind of oil did you use? Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328674280714013955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-49824766222018037482016-09-13T19:39:59.528-07:002016-09-13T19:39:59.528-07:00I used to make some anise flavored cookies for Chr...I used to make some anise flavored cookies for Christmas. This is a direct quote from My Beloved Sister "Those cookies are bad, you can only eat about 6 of them at a time"Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-32702750981643111432016-09-13T19:38:26.635-07:002016-09-13T19:38:26.635-07:00Neither, they were chewy but had a slightly crisp ...Neither, they were chewy but had a slightly crisp very thin outer "shell"Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-32255122829212837752016-09-13T19:34:09.864-07:002016-09-13T19:34:09.864-07:00These look and sound delicious. My butter is in th...These look and sound delicious. My butter is in the freezer, too, and I think that alone keeps me from constant cookie baking. I have to think just a little bit to get the butter out early enough that it isn't still a solid brick by the time I want to bake.<br /><br />We very rarely encounter bad cookies in this household. ;)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128676927462151254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-7160297079297149182016-09-13T19:18:33.772-07:002016-09-13T19:18:33.772-07:00I have never made cookies like this with oil. Are ...I have never made cookies like this with oil. Are they caky or crunchy?Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-92179722518195865422016-09-13T19:09:39.865-07:002016-09-13T19:09:39.865-07:00Disclaimer: In no way shape or form do I NOT rese...Disclaimer: In no way shape or form do I NOT resemble the Michelin Man. I just yelled "uncle" and gave into it.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-35319749858887756182016-09-13T19:07:58.770-07:002016-09-13T19:07:58.770-07:00These are quick and easy! bake some of have your h...These are quick and easy! bake some of have your husband whip them up.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-81631131524050977892016-09-13T19:07:01.596-07:002016-09-13T19:07:01.596-07:00Normally I would too, but I am getting low on oil ...Normally I would too, but I am getting low on oil and could not commit a full cup to anythingAnne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-78464251918635224242016-09-13T16:49:29.065-07:002016-09-13T16:49:29.065-07:00I like to use the dough with no chocolate chips fo...I like to use the dough with no chocolate chips for blondies if I need to bring something and have no chips. I sometimes have jiffy cake frosting in my pantry and sometimes put chocolate frosting on top, but a little cinnamon sugar works wonders as well. I'll have to give the oil version a try, but of course, I'd make the whole batch. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-39812359645107373462016-09-13T16:10:35.066-07:002016-09-13T16:10:35.066-07:00Yum! Now I want cookies....Yum! Now I want cookies....Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245921501363936089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-46128570272721202232016-09-13T16:01:01.041-07:002016-09-13T16:01:01.041-07:00We have made a very similar recipe. And it is goo...We have made a very similar recipe. And it is good. Himself likes it with bananas (over ripe and yucky) mashed through. Sultanas are also good. And/or cinnamon.<br />Until I stop resembling the Michelin Man I am not baking. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com