Dog Days of Winter—Community Photo
Recipe of the month: Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Oat Cookies recipe provided by Christina Miller, M.D.
2 cups rolled oats (not instant) 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (use more as needed for moisture) ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut ¼ cup raisins or other dried fruit ¼ cup chopped walnuts 2 large, ripe bananas, mashed 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Tony Vagneur and Lucy make snow angels after the dump in February.
Joke of the Month: Q: What do snowmen eat for lunch in Woody Creek ? A: Icebergers from the Tavern!
Poem of the Month: Shovel Snow! Shovel Snow! Shovel Snow!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well-combined. Form into about 2-3 inch balls and flatten gently with your fingers (or can leave as balls). Makes about 16-20 cookies. Cook for 18 minutes, or until slightly brown on top and appears done. Can also press into 8x8 inch pan and make bars. Cook bars for 30 minutes, cool on rack, cut into squares, and serve. Refrigerate extras. Can easily double recipe. Great for breakfast, on-the-go snack, or dessert.
Journal entry Missy Prudden
by Rich Reitz, 2/18/14 Oh, the weather outside is frightful, And this storm is not delightful. I'm stuck, and my car won't go. Shovel snow, shovel snow, shovel snow It doesn't show signs of stopping, And the temperature is dropping. It's just about five below. Shovel snow, shovel snow, shovel snow! Outside, everything now is white, And I hate going out in the storm. But as long as I bundle tight, Shoveling will keep me warm. This shoveling is a bummer. How I wish that it was summer. That Groundhog has got to go! Shovel Snow! Shovel Snow! Shovel Snow! Missy Prudden is a watercolor artist living in Woody Creek, CO.
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