Our Texas Road Trip

Our Texas family photo..

keep going theirs more.

Inside the camper

Our driver and his co-driver.

Cindy and Bill.

Our first campground stop was beautiful with all the fall colors.

the sun setting at our first stop.

driving through St Louis. 

after several shots, I managed to get a good one.

He flew by us

on the road again.

the beginning of our first sunset for the day.

Arkansas State Park on the White River our first night.

Arkansas was our first stop.

We were at the White River Jackson port Arkansas state park.

Breakfast at the campsite.

The ground is covered in leaves.

It was cold and rainy for most of the trip. 

it was sunny and warm when we got home.

I had to buy a hat that will never be worn again.

there was so much rain I didn't want to be sick for our trip..

Kentucky

Gulf of Mexico

Bathhouse Hot Springs

there were many bathhouses on the strip all designed differently and beautifully.

I think I counted 7.

Breakfast Coffee at the campsite.

Second night campground Arkansaw.

all the campgrounds were beautiful, what a great experience we all had.

I posted this one because it's so cute.. Its called a tear drop design.

ready to enjoy the beautiful fall colors.

We stopped at two Buckys on our trip one in Texas and one in Alabama.

The State Parks were awesome.

we tried the brisket sandwich it was so good.

On the road again..

The Gulf of Mexico was cold and rainy.

Salt Lake was our favorite stop 7 or 8 bath houses all beautiful 

and across the street several blocks of shops. my kind of place.

Us driving into Salt Lake what an adorable town so picturesque.

Pancake house in Arkansas.

Our Texas destination what a great visit we all had.

making memories with the family..

Their Christmas tree was all decorated with homemade ornaments Kitty Dog and child proof so beautiful.

Texas has palm trees I love the south.

On our way home we stopped at a buffet in Alabama

 a big buffet and so good..

Selfie at the Gulf of Mexico.

 

Thanks, Patty for sleeping in the upper bunk 

I know I would not have made it..

Violet my grand cat 

Daphney my grand dog..

Thanks for getting this far,

 believe me when I say I only posted a few of the pictures I took.

Since Christmas is right around the corner I will post a Christmas recipe

 because I always post a recipe at the end of my post.

Cranberry orange wiskey sour

 

• 2 ounces whiskey (we prefer bourbon)
• 1 ounce fresh-squeezed orange juice
• ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
• ¾ ounce unsweetened cranberry juice
• ¾ ounce simple syrup or maple syrup
• Clear ice, for serving
• Orange wheel or twist, cocktail cherry, cranberries or rosemary sprig, for garnish

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake until very cold.
2. Add ice to a lowball or Old Fashioned glass and strain the drink into the glass. Garnish with an orange slice, cocktail cherry or fresh cranberries, and rosemary sprig (if desired)
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Thanks for Looking

Diane Louise

 I haven't entered any new messages for a few months so today I'm going to add a few recipes and photos Cody our new Puppy 13 weeks today and he tries to stay out of trouble but it's not easy

We had to say goodbye to our special dog Benny our golden. it was a very sad thing to do we tried to make his last month as comfortable as possible but we all know he is no longer suffering.

Rest in Peace Benny

Im going to have to make this one short. I mainly wanted to see if I could get in to even make another blog. at my age I have to oil the brain LOL keep it going because at first, it takes a while before doing a blog a little complicated if you wait a while in between blogging.

My Mothers Day gift I love Japanese maple trees its doing well not growing fast as I would like but looks healthy so I'm happy about that.

Im still posting trying to figure out everything so far it's coming back to me. LOL

Tom and I many years ago..

On another sad note my brother passed away 8 days before his 81st birthday 

I took it very hard we lived miles apart but we loved each other and tried to keep in touch 

.His last call to me was on my birthday from his hospital bed 10 days befor he passed.

Tom with his two daughters Jamie n  Lacey and his grand dog.

We had a lot of beautiful flowers this summer such a delight above are only a few maby in the next few days Ill add more.

Im trying to think what should I post for a recipe since I always end with a recipe..

and I have about 4000 recipes on my recipe page the big decision.

since I always end with a desert because at the end its always desert anyway isn't it.

I can't believe but the OREO cookie is the most popular cookie worldwide.

Diane's recipe share

OREO COOKIE

Ingredients

For the cookie:

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter softened
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 oz unsweetened chocolate melted
• 1 egg

For the filling:

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the cookie:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• 2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• 3. Cream together the soft butter with both sugars until fluffy with a handheld or stand mixer, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the vanilla and melted chocolate. Mix until fully combined, about 1 minute. Stir in the egg.
• 4. Fold the dry ingredients into the mixture until combined and the dough has formed, 1 to 3 minutes.
• 5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll ¼ inch thick and cut into small circles. Place on your prepared trays and bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly curled. Cool completely before frosting.

For the filling:

• 1. Add the butter to a mixing bowl. Whisk with a handheld or electric mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute.
• 2. Add 1/2 of the powdered sugar. Mix until incorporated. Stir in the remaining sugar and vanilla and continue to stir.
• 3. It will look like the frosting isn't going to work and will be rather clumpy. Keep mixing and it will come together into a creamy filling texture.
• 4. Spread onto the back of a cooled cookie. Sandwich with a second cookie and enjoy!

Notes

• Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you find that it is too soft to roll.
• I use a rolling pin that has thickness rings which help make sure the entire dough is rolled to that perfect 1/4 inch thickness.
• No round cookie cutter? Use the top of a glass cup.

Thanks for looking 

Diane Louise