Squares

I liked going out in the relative cool of the early morning, getting a newspaper, having my first cappuccino at the Bar all'Orologio and watching one of the last authentic neighborhoods in Venice come to life. In the last several decades, rising real estate prices have driven residents out; the population dropped from 171,000 in 1951 to fewer than 62,000 in 2006, leaving the city a tourist ghetto.

For years I received the Taste of Home cooking magazine and absolutely loved them so I of course kept them! This morning I had the urge to go through old issues and found this one in a 2002 issue. At the time my kiddos would have been 12, 10 and 6 so it's no wonder I had this one marked with a sticky post it sticking out of the top of the magazine! LOL.What I like about this is the ability to

These are a lot of work, but are a huge hit with kids for any occasion. The reason they are known as HOLIDAY jello squares is because depending on what colors or flavors of jello you use, you can coordinate them with holiday colors. For the sake of are upcoming Fourth of July, I will [...]

*Warning: Those easily addicted need not apply*Strategy games like Desktop Tower Defence, are fun no doubt, but this takes it up to a new level. Its hard to explain why Squares 2 is so addictive. Maybe its the zen-like simplicity of squares and circles hurtling through the screen. Maybe its the sound track that alternates between being annoying and catchy. Or maybe its just the adrenaline rush fro

I was asked by Sara, from i like to cook, if I would be interested in trying a couple of recipes from Dorie Greenspan’s new cookbook, Baking: From My Home to Yours, I immediately said yes. My general feeling is that no matter how many recipes or cookbooks I have (a lot is an understatement), I can always have more. Besides, new cookbooks mean new pictures, and I love flipping through books for i

The folks at Focus on the Family are using this image to highlight their latest post in which they poo-poo marriage equality in California: However, if their readers are anything like us, the FOF photo might be a little counterproductive....

The fancy name for my newest creation ->I made 6 cat squares last night. Only 1 is truly finished. I wanted to see what reaction my cats had to it. They are my product testers. ;)Here's the line-up so far. Aren't they adorable?And Chester enjoying the square. Cali managed to get a sniff and then he was all over it. Rubbing, licking and rolling.If that wasn't enough proof he loved their his

By: Eulalia Culbert Crafts are fun experiences all of us can enjoy, providing we know how to sample our squares. Of course one must learn chain stitching, double crochet, double-triple crochet, Chevron stitching, clusters, cross double crochet stitch, crossbatch and more. To get started however, we can learn how to sample your squares. How to sample your squares: In craft terms, sample squares inc

TQB Designs is one of my favorite designers on Etsy (see my previous post HERE) and designer Lisa has recently launched her new collection featuring squares! The Cote d Azur necklace featured above has six of these beauties, in gorgeous, wear with anything colors, wrapped up in an oxidized sterling silver frame. Truly fabulous! Her entire collection is incredibly beautiful and versatile and have q

2 c. oats (quick or reg.)1 c. margarine1/2 c. chopped nuts3/4 tsp. salt3/4 c. - 1 c. preserves1 3/4 c. flour1 c. brown sugar, packed1 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. soda Combine all ingredients except preserves in large bowl; beat at low speed until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 2 cups mixture. Press remaining onto bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch pan. Spread preserves evenly over this and sprinkle with rest

The seeds I planted directly in square foot garden boxes for beets, Swiss chard and spinach are finally coming up!! Meanwhile, it’s been HOT outside. Tomorrow it is going to be almost in the 90’s  then Wednesday will go back to normalish at 60 degrees. Been working on my garden while my 2 year old [...]

The seeds I planted directly in square foot garden boxes for beets, Swiss chard and spinach are finally coming up!! Meanwhile, it’s been HOT outside. Tomorrow it is going to be almost in the 90’s then Wednesday will go back to normalish at 60 degrees. Been working on my garden while my 2 year [...]

In my first games on Chessmaniac I played against some fine new players. Here is a player whose elo was listed as 13xx, but he played at a much higher level! The Game is a Morra Gambit, accepted. When I first played chess I preferred open games, so I played 1. e4. I was usually met with e5. In time, as my level grew and my opponents became stronger, I began to increasingly meet 1. e4 with c5

And here (finally) is my square foot garden - 4 2×2 boxes - with everything planted. Planted are peas, beets, strawberries, spinach, lettuce, onions, parsley, and broccoli. In front are tomato plants - they are now in an upside down tomato planter covered in plastic wrap. a2a_linkname="SFG with all squares [...]

And here (finally) is my square foot garden - 4 2×2 boxes -with everything planted. Planted are peas, beets, strawberries, spinach, lettuce, onions, parsley, and broccoli. In front are tomato plants - they are now in an upside down tomato planter covered in plastic wrap. a2a_linkname="SFG with all squares filled"; a2a_linkurl="-with-all-squares-filled/"; [...]

1/3 c. oleo1/2 c. sugar2 egg yolks (save whites) 2 c. flour1 1/2 tsp. baking powderDash of saltEnough milk to make dough just moist adding a little at a time Spread with hands in a 9 x 12 inch ungreased pan. Cover with jam (raspberry). Make meringue: 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar4 tbsp. sugar Beat until stiff. Spread on top of jam. Bake 25 minutes at 375 degrees.

1/3 c. butter, melted1 c. firmly packed brown sugar1/2 tsp. vanilla1 egg1 1/3 c. flour1 1/4 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1/4 c. chopped walnuts3/4 c. chocolate chips, divided In mixing bowl, blend butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Stir in egg. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to butter mixture; blend well. Stir in nuts. Cover the bottom of an 8 inch square glass dish with waxed paper. Press half the dough evenly in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips on top and press into dough. Press remaining dough on top of chocolate chips. Cook 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 minutes in microwave rotating dish 1/4 turn halfway through cooking time. Rest 5 minutes. Turn out of dish, remove waxed paper and turn right side up. Heat remaining chocolate chips in a glass cus

2 sheets puff pastry (250 g each)200 g skinless, boneless, chicken breast50 g cooked wild garlic leaves (ramsons) (cooked for 8 minutes in boiling water)50 g non salted cheese2 1/2 Tbsp sour cream2 Tbsp Vegeta seasoningground black pepper to taste1 egg whiteCut chicken breasts to pieces, rub them with Vegetaand fry on a little oil for a few minutes on both sides (don't cook it completely because it will go into the oven later).Cut chicken and ramsons to small pieces, squash cheese with a fork and mix everything with sour cream and pepper. Flatten puff pastry sheets and divide each into 4 equal squares. Place filling on 4 squares, cover each one with another, and press edges with a fork. Spread some egg white in top of each square to get nice shine when baked.Bake in a preheated oven on 180

This Saturday night come on down to First Pres., Elizabethton for some old timey Square Dancing! It is part of our 225th anniversary.First Presbyterian of Elizabethton (225 years of swingin' yer partner).We will have live music with The Ripshin Ramblers featuringCathy Ciolac and Art Langand...Jim and Cheri Miller. Sorry, couldn't find a pic of Cheri.Holston Presbytery's own Jim Kirkpatrick will be the caller.Nursery care will be provided as well as treats and plenty of water! It starts at seven p.m. so bring the whole family!

Here's a very easy recipe for chocolate marshmallow squares. They are really colorful and tasty, and will sweeten up your day!Weight Watchers Chocolate Confetti Squares recipeMakes 12 squaresIngredients1 (250g) bag marshmallows1 cup chocolate chips1/4 cup margarine1/2 cup peanut butterPreparation1. Melt the butter and peanut butter.2. Stir in the chocolate chips.3. Let cool.4. Add the marshmallows.5. Press in a 9 x 9 pan and refrigerate.6. Cut into squares.WW POINTS for one square: 5Nutritional information for one square: 230 calories, 13.4g fat, 1.5g fiberMore candy recipes:Weight Watchers M&M Cookies recipe - 2 pointsWeight Watchers Cinnamon Munch recipe - 2 pointsWeight Watchers Christmas Pecan Logs recipe - 2 pointsWeight Watchers Buttery Walnut Fudge recipe - 3 pointsWeight Watchers P

Yield: 16 servings1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon grated lime rind1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon lemon extract1 cup all-purpose flourCooking spray2/3 cup granulated sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup fresh key lime juice3 large eggs1 tablespoon powdered sugarPreheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place first five ingredients in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until creamy (about 2 minutes). Lightly spoon 1 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Gradually add 1 cup of flour to butter fixture, beating at low speed until mixture resembles coarse meal. Gently press two-thirds of mixture (about 1 1/3 cups) into bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray; set rema

Miuccia has cast her sartorial spell once again, and we are powerless to escape it: Interspersed among Prada's fantastic floral fantasies on the Spring 2008 runway were some rather dashing, eye-catching optic square prints (left). Not quite plaid, not quite checks, these geometric grid-like patterns gave skirts and dresses a mesmerizing, almost dizzying quality. The price of Prada's wares, however, has a similar albeit headache-inducing effect, but fortunately we found an off-the-runway skirt from Ann Taylor (right) that boasts the optic-squares we crave. Toned down with a solid white blouse and green patent purse, we think it's the perfect ensemble for work. Add baubles, a clutch and fierce heels, and you'll have a figure-flattering on-trend look for night. >> Square Jacquard Skirt at

Here are the six large square landscapes that will be the focal point of my next show at Friends & Co., Madison, CT. The show will include approx. 9 more pieces that follow this theme of restful, meditative landscapes. The show is called Landscapes of Peace. Any of you out there who are in the area are more than welcome to come to the opening, Sunday, February, 24th at 3:30 , I'd love to meet you! From top to bottom the pieces are: Still Waters, The Way Home, Morning Meditation, Follow Me, a Peaceful Moment, Far Away.

Many moons ago, my mom told me a romantic story about the “Lenços dos Namorados” the Lover’s handkerchiefs. I had completely forgotten about the story, until I recently walked into a Lisbon shop “A Vida Portuguesa” and found a book on this very subject, Lenços de Namorados, escritas de AMOR - Lover’s Squares, Words [...]

Butterscotch-Oat Squares (makes 3 dozens) Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or margarine (60 ml) 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed (160 ml) 1/2 tsp vanilla (2 ml) 1 cup quick cooking rolled oats (250 ml) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (60 ml) 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour (60 ml) 1 tsp baking powder (5 ml) 1/4 tsp salt (1 ml) Procedure: · Heat oven to 300 F (150 C. Grease an 8 inch square cake pan. · Melt butter or margarine in medium saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla, rolled oats and nuts. · Sift flour, baking powder and salt together into the mixture and mix first with spoon then with fingers until blended. · T

Morning Meditation, 30x30, acrylic This has been a most challenging and satisfying project. Working large always has it physical challenges, your arm really does get tired spreading paint over a large area! Of course, I had to choose to do these in the time span of just a few weeks and using an entirely new medium, Chroma Interactive Acrylics!! I will admit that a I was a litle nervous starting this, but I'm so glad I did. I feel like I just scaled Mount Everest LOL ! I now feel pretty confident handling the acrylics and actually really love them! I suspect I will be using them for my studio work from now on unless I get a commission for an oil or I get itchy for a change of pace. I'm eagerly waiting for the warm weather to see how they do outdoors. I'm going to put all six in a s

Follow Me Follow Me, acrylic, 30x30 Number 4 out of 6 of my new large square format series. This series is reserved for a show in Feb. I am accepting pre-show sales, if you are interested e-mail me for details.send me an emailQuestionQuestion the beautiful earth; question the beautiful sea; question the beautiful air, spread thinly over all the earth; question the beautiful heavens; question the arrangement of the constellations; question the sun brightening the day with its shining; question the moon, lessening with its splendour the darkness of the following night; question the living creatures that move about in the water, those that stay on land,and those that flit through the air - question al these things and they will all answer:"Look and see! We are beautiful." Their beauty is the

A Peaceful Moment, 30x30, acrylic Here's another. I'm painting like crazy and loving every minute of it! I'm at the half-way point and needing to make some decisions about the direction the series will take. Because it's a small series each painting will be important to the overall feel, look and statement the series makes. Stay tuned!

This recipe is one of my favorites! I don't know what it is about the topping, but the chocolate and rice krispy combination is fantastic! A friend made this for the 2006 swap and it won Best Overall Cookie. I of course, ate all that I had rather than gift them out. Yes, they are that good!Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow SquaresYield: 36 Bars¾ cup butter or margarine, softened1 ½ cups sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1¼ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt3 tablespoons baking cocoa½ cup chopped nuts4 cups miniature marshmallowsTOPPING:1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons butter or margarine1 cup peanut butter2 cups Rice CrispiesIn a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts and spread in a greased 15x10x1 inch pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over cake; return to oven for 2-3 minutes. Using a knife di

I have a friend who makes bars she calls Strawberry Squares. I thought they sounded delicious so I got the recipe from her last summer but time got away from me and I never got them made. It has all the ingredients I love, from a brown sugar and flour crust (my favorite part of any bar!) to all fruit jam and almonds! Yum! Yet... this summer was a whirlwind and before I knew it Fall,

These sweet little squares serve a dual purpose - in style! Folds of textured heavy paper create a slim elegant packet ready to be inscribed with the guest’s name and table. Each packet comes with 4 delicious chocolates - a lovely favor for your guests. Finally a personalized satiny ribbon ties the package closed and [...]

Simple and delicious - just my kind of cooking! 1 cup margarine 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups flour 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 small Hershey bars 1 cup chopped walnuts Cream margarine and sugar. Add yolk and vanilla, and work in flour. Spread on jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Place chocolate [...]

Ingredients :1 cup dates, chopped2/3 cup dark brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2 cup butter6-oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips2 eggs, beaten1/3 cup orange juice1/3 cup milk1 tsp. baking soda1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 tsp. salt2/3 cup walnuts, choppedPlace dates, brown sugar, water and butter in a saucepan and simmer until dates are soft. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Add eggs, orange juice and milk and stir. Combine baking soda, flour, salt and walnuts and fold into date mixture. Pour into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Allow to cool and prepare glaze and drizzle over bars. Cut into squares and serve.Tips : Use your favorite sugar and egg substitute, reduced sugar orange juice and low fat milk. GlazeIngredients :3 cups confectioner's sugar1 Tbsp. grated orange zest1/3 cup milkCombine ingredients and mix well.Tips : Use your favorite sugar substitute and low fat milkhttp://www.pheedo.com/f/cooking_is_easy

Some months ago we featured Microsoft’s new Sidewinder gaming mouse which comes complete with an inbuilt LCD screen and a range of features to assist in tailoring the mouse to your exacting requirements – from weights to adjustable resistance – and now, never ones to shy away from a battle themselves, we have this Cyborg Gaming Mouse from Saitek to add to our arsenal of PC gaming paraphernalia. Offering an impressive 32000 DPI laser resolution, Saitek’s new Cyborg gaming mouse, just like the Sidewinder, comes with weights to adjust the devices feel as fell as the somewhat obligatory four way scroll wheel with adjustable speed setting. Unlike Microsoft’s Sidewinder Gaming Mouse, however, the Cyborg gaming mouse can also be adjusted in size thanks to a shell featuring a sliding front section thus ensuring that, regardless of your hand size, the Cyborg is sure to offer a comfortable grip as well as precision, weighted control. Microsoft’s New Sidewinder Coming complete

Apple cheesecake squares with maple cream sauce recipe ingredients2 cups flour1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 cup butter, softened2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs1 tsp vanilla4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 tsp ground nutmeg2 tbsp sugarRead the rest of the recipe at Janet Is Hungry.

Eli is going shape crazy. He wants nothing more than to hold a triangle, square, circle and star in his hands at all times. Everything he looks at is just another shape. He loves it and now everything is shape centric. Before bed we were playing and he was asking me to draw shapes. Diamonds are his favorite followed by stars and circles. Using is Magna Doodle he tries so hard to make shapes and has successfully made a diamond, triangle, circle and many other shapes. I draw one, he erases and tries to draw the same shape. He even asks me to draw him, mommy and the dog. Give him some crayons and he can color for hours at a time and he is getting really good and staying on a single page and coloring all the pages. The other day he pulled out a crayon and said it was grey, like the color of the clouds (we had a bit of rain that day and the clouds were menacing). It is just so enjoyable to see his imagination and creativity explode. He is so smart and clever and full of wonder. He makes me

 Kraft Foods Recalls Baker’s Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares Because of Possible Health Risk (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:17:00 GMT) The product was distributed nationwide. Consumers should not consume the recalled product and should discard any product they may have.

Chocolate Chunk Cookie Squares The Recipe Rating: 5.00 (3 ratings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 8

Napolitain Mint...one of the newest additions to Leonidas' range...a combination of Leonidas pure dark chocolate and a hint of mint, resulting in a refreshing experience. Remember to try Leonidas' other tantalizing Napolitains: Pure Dark, Nibs, or Feuilletine.Read More or shop at Leonidas chocolate store.

In the Caribbean, for generations the Trinitarios cacao trees have been grown under the tropical heat in a loamy clay soil. The rich scents of these fine cocoas make a chocolate with an exceptional bouquet. Its fruity sweetness, with only a hint of sugar, brings out the delicate flavors of almond and roasted coffee. Caraibe is a Grand Cru ideal for lovers of full balanced chocolate. It will bring out all the aroma of a soft coffee with its hints of roasted dried fruit as an aftertaste. Valrhona is considered by many chefs and gourmands around the world to produce the finest chocolate that contains no added fat or butter oil, resulting in less calories than most chocolate.Read more or shop at Le Village.

 Very often we see property size advertised in “squares”. For a long time I had no idea what those squares were. After a bit of research, I have found an explanation - here is the “magic” formula 1 square = 100 square feet = 30.48 square meters So roughly, 1 square equals 30 square meters.

via emailIf you remember the Original Hollywood Squares and its comics, this may bring a tear to your eyes. These great questions and answers are from the days when Hollywood Squares game show responses were spontaneous and clever not scripted...

Today is day four of the Reject Pantry Project, and I went for the can of whole cranberry sauce. I found a recipe for Oatmeal Cranberry Squares on Cooks.com. They are very easy to make, and while I found them right on the edge of cloyingly sweet, everyone else liked them. Bottom line: I used up a WHOLE Reject Pantry Item, and I made something that tasted pretty good. I might be inclined to leave out the pineapple and/or add some orange zest to the filling mixture next time, for a little more complexity. OATMEAL CRANBERRY SQUARES (from Cooks.com) FILLING: 1 (#1) can whole cranberry sauce 1/2 c. crushed pineapple, drained 1/4 tsp. salt Combine all ingredients for filling. TOPPING: 1 1/2 c. quick oatmeal 1 1/2 c. flour 1 c. brown sugar, packed 3/4 c. butter 1/4 tsp. soda 1/8 tsp. salt Crumble remaining ingredients. Place half of crumbs in an 8 x 10 (or similar size) greased pan. Spread with filling and pat on remaining crumbs. Bake 25 minutes at 400 degrees. Cool and cut into bars.

Hank Mobley - No Room For Squares (1963)Personnel:Hank Mobley (tenor saxophone);Lee Morgan, Donald Byrd (trumpet);Andrew Hill, Herbie Hancock (piano);John Ore, Butch Warren (bass);Philly Joe Jones (drums).Tracks:1. Three Way Split2. Carolyn3. Up A Step - (bonus track)4. No Room For Squares5. Me 'N You6. Old World, New Imports - (bonus track)7. Carolyn - (alternate take, bonus track)8. No Room For Squares - (alternate take, bonus track)DL. http://lix.in/f6d1f1If you want more visit my site: http://softeca.forumlive.org

Opposite Squares is a nice arcade puzzle game with a innovative game structure. If there were only one square, there won’t be anything new, but there are two squares that moves in opposite directions which is the innovative part of the game. The point of the game is to try to move 2 squares into [...]

Oh, as if I haven’t got enough of accessories but seriously, I think I’m addicted to Jessica Lee’s sea glass artistic works. So here is another one for all of you who share my passion of artistic jewelry and creations. Squares of Light is a fine collection of blue and green stained glass squares that are lively and feminine that fits so beautifully on the wrist. Each glass square is enclosed in handmade silver and linked in soothing shades of the seas and waters. Great with a casual sundress or simple outfit of jeans and top. It is a versatile bracelet that looks elegant on its own, no matter what’s worn with it.

From the mid 1990's until 2000 I subscribed to a cooking magazine published every 2 months. I quit subscribing when their marketing drove me insane. (Apparently even when your subscription is paid up for 2 years they still feel the need to bombard you with letters and postcards offering to automatically renew TODAY.) A lot of subscribers canceled when their subscription marketing got to the

Over Lapping squares daybed has a cool airy wood square design and it easily fits a twin mattress or futon. available in steel and mossy cotton/linen, or ballad blue and natural linen-textured poly. The bed measures 78″l x 41.5″w x 30″h. BED Furniture, Bedroom, Day Bed

People sit on stairs all the time, especially on nice days. Mark Reigelman’s art installation in front of Brooklyn’s Borough Hall adds colorful aesthetic appeal to the drab monotony of this building’s facade and steps, and gives you and your friend a place to put down your lunches. Another person can even use it as a back rest. I think most large public staircases should have permanent similar additions. Via Core77. *

One of my all time favorite foods is artichokes! I didn't have my first one until I was about 32 years old, thanks to growing up in a small town in the middle of corn fields in the midwest. After I moved to California I became a little more familier with them, but was rather intimidated by them. After we moved to Minnesota and I had 3 children I finally decided to buy some. I steamed them, we

For our artists, the most enjoyable aspect of Wishgiving is the creativity in the design process. In a sense, our artists see the process as bringing life and attention to the gemstone. Recently, we changed our home page to a photographer by Romeo Koitmäe, a very talented photographer we admire. We were very flattered when he told us he loves most of our pieces, particularly the Amazonite

If you remember the Original Hollywood Squares and its comics, this may bring a tear to your eyes. These great questions and answers are from the days when “Hollywood Squares” game show responses were spontaneous and clever, not scripted and (often) dull, as they are now. Peter Marshall was the host asking the questions, of course. Here are the questions and the actual on the air answers: Q. Do female frogs croak? A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough. Q. If you’re going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be? A. Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it. Q. True or False, a pea can last as long as 5,000 years. A. George Gobel: Boy, it sure seems that way sometimes. Q. You’ve been having trouble going to sleep. Are you probably a man or a woman? A. Don Knotts: That’s what’s been keeping me awake. Q. According to Cosmo, if you meet a stranger at a party and you think that he is attrac

Blocking is the process of setting pieces of crocheted or knitted pieces using water. It is used to change the shape of items, including making pieces slightly bigger. It can also be used to improve the drape of fabric and to even out stitches. Over at Crochet Me, there have been a lot of questions asked about blocking so they have decided to publish a tutorial on this topic. The tutorial

This is shortbread with jam topping and it is OUTRAGEOUS. The coconut flour is what makes the fiber high and the carbs low. Protein comes from the cream cheese. It only takes a minute to whip up, and it is a diabetic's dream come true.CREAM CHEESE SQUARES - 6 servings8 oz fat free cream cheese1/8 tsp sea salt1/3 cup Splenda1/2 cup coconut flour4 tbs sugar free fruit preserves or jamBlend together cream cheese, salt, and Splenda. Add coconut flour and mix thoroughly. Layer batter on the bottom of a greased 8" by 8" pan. Bake at 375F for 18 minutes. Spread 2 tsp preserves on each of six pieces and cut unto bars.Fat 3gm carbs 15gm Fiber 7gm Protein 8g calories 116

This is shortbread with jam topping and it is OUTRAGEOUS. The coconut flour is what makes the fiber high and the carbs low. Protein comes from the cream cheese. It only takes a minute to whip up, and it is a diabetic's dream come true.CREAM CHEESE SQUARES - 6 servings8 oz fat free cream cheese1/8 tsp sea salt1/3 cup Splenda1/2 cup coconut flour4 tbs sugar free fruit preserves or jamBlend together

Don't ask me why these guys are called Congo Squares, it's a recipe my mother made while I was growing up and was never questioned. Why are cookies called cookies?I have made batches with butterscotch chips in place of chocolate and found the results to be highly satisfying.Oh, and they're best eaten fresh from the oven--but of course you knew that.2 ¾ c flour2 ½ t baking powder½ t salt2 ¼ brown sugar2/3 c shortening3 eggs2 t vanilla1 package chocolate chipsMix the flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar in a large bowl. In a small pan on the stove or in a glass bowl in the microwave, carefully melt the shortening and add it to the dry ingredients. Stir the mix well and let it cool slightly. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla then add chocolate chips. Spread the batter in a lightly greased 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.***Today is the last day to enter the Write-Away Contest, the winner will be posted on