Labor Negotiations

PSA: Recalls

I signed up for email alerts from the Consumer Products Safety Commision, and it has already paid off in the first week. This Infantino teether has been recalled because the the nose can come off, posing a choking hazard. I can get a replacement, but they don't use it anyway, so why go through the rigamarole? I thought others might like to sign up for this valuable information. It doesn't just pertain to children's products. I've gotten about three email alerts so far, each with 3 - 6 products. Very helpful. Consumer Products Safety Commission

The Second Annual Virtual Cookie Exchange

In honor of Jenn's Second Annual Virtual Cookie Exchange I present D's favorite Christmas cookie. These are always the first to go at his parent's holiday parties. The recipe was passed down by his maternal grandmother, and the lore is that it was clipped from the local newspaper, years ago. They aren't particularly festive looking, but even I can get on board with his family about this subject. And you have to admit, it's easy to remember. Sorry, I don't have a picture. Maybe I'll have to make some for D. Without further ado:

The "ONE" Cookie

1 c. butter
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 c. oatmeal
1 c. coconut
3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Cream butter and both sugars. Mix in egg. Blend in oil and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together, and mix into egg batter. Chill dough for at least 2 hours. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325° F, until lightly browned, about 12 - 15 minutes. Cool on rack. Makes about 5 dozen.