New baby is coming in less than 5 weeks. And a couple of weeks ago I found out I was excessed from my teaching position at my school. I still have a job in the district, but due to declining enrollment and budget cuts and the fact that I'm least senior; I'm out of my building. I saw this coming and am sad to be leaving, but it's not the school's fault. But the kicker is; normally when a teacher is excessed they can participate in a process in the spring to interview at different schools that have openings and decide where they want to go; but apparently there is a policy in place that if you are on any medical leave (including maternity) then you cannot participate in this process. I was so confused; I thought we lived in the 21st century where women weren't punished anymore for having children. So stay tuned for that life changing process.
#279 Cookie Pizza
Yes, I'm more than a month behind. Made this yummy pizza for our little Super Bowl party.
#280 Coconut Chocolate Slices
Speaking of my workplace - this is the last month of cookies for the "Cookies for a Year" winner at my school (from our school carnival). This month's batch: a slice and bake cookie with a chocolate ring and coconut filling.
#281 Choco-cloud brownies
Life changing - so I'm told.
Again, speaking of the workplace. I and one other co-worker are generally the ones who bring in cookies and treats to share. Both of us have lost our positions. I was hoping my role as the morale booster would give us a little job security. ; )
Here's the recipe:
1 cup butter, softened Frosting:
2 cups sugar 5 tbs flour
4 eggs 1 cup milk
1 milk chocolate candy bar (7 oz), melted 1 cup butter, softened
3 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup confectioner's sugar
2 cups flour 2 tsps vanilla
1/2 tsp salt Baking cocoa
2 cups chopped pecans
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour and salt. Stir in pecans.
Spread into a greased 9 x 13in. pan. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or util center is set and edges pull away from pan. Cool in pan on wire rack.
For frosting, combine flour and milk in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring o a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely. In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar. Add vanilla; mix well. Gradually add milk mixture; beat for 5 minutes or until fluffy. Frost brownies; dust with cocoa. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
#282 Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies
I haven't actually made this batch, but plan to tomorrow to bring into work, to boost morale. It's not just me that's been excessed; we're losing quite a few of our staff.
I know I'm not great about blogging so I'll pre-blog it.
I don't think I can go wrong with a classic peanut butter cookie.
