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Giant Calzone

1 1/2 cups water (70-80 degrees)
2 T. olive oil
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
4 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. active dry yeast
16 oz. Griller crumble or diced sausage links
1 can (26 oz) garlic and herb spaghetti sauce, divided
3 T. grated parmesan cheese
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten (optional)

Directions: Dissolve yeast in water. Add olive oil, sugar, salt and flour. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to a 15 inch circle. Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet.

Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce over half of circle to within 1/4 inch of edges. Sprinkle sauce with paremsan cheese, Griller crumble, mushrooms, onion and mozzarella cheese. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal.

With a sharp knife, make two slashes in dough; brush with egg. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into six wedges. Warm remaining spaghetti sauce, serve with calzone. Yield: 6 servings.

*Note: Can also split dough into two and make smaller calzones; this cuts baking time to about 20 minutes. We've also tried it with half whole wheat pastry flour to make it more nutritious. Can also be tried with chopped green pepper and/or olives.

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Mickey Mouse









Famous letter L













Two wet, dripping girls in front of the moth from A Bug's Life.

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Ariel










Whale Mouth (the girls were obsessed with this whale head)







Joanne, Lily, Heidi the Wonderful, Emma & me

More Disney!

Parade!

Lily was picked to be part of the parade. Emma made some noise while looking on (she didn't want to go).

Tinker Bell

We waited over an hour in the hot blazing sun to meet Tinker Bell. We thought Pixie Hollow meant all the fairies...apparently not.

Peanut Butter Bears

I do not like peanut butter. No allergies, and no offense to the peanut industry--I just don't like peanuts. Basically my theory is why would I eat peanut butter when there is chocolate somewhere to be eaten?

However, there are exceptions. One being Chex Muddy Buddies (aka People Puppy Chow) that has peanut butter in it and it's heavenly! That being said, I really have no use for peanut butter.

Now enter Lily's love of bears. So, we made these Peanut Butter Bears, which really turned out to be yummy, despite the peanut butter! Here's the recipe in case you decide to be brave like me:

Peanut Butter Bears
2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbl. baking powder
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (I use Skippy)
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 T. miniature chocolate chips, or large chocolate chips, or butterscotch chips, or vanilla chips

Directions:
Stir together oats, flour and baking powder; set aside. Beat sugar, butter, peanut butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with a mixer at medium-high speed until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Add oat mixture. Beat on low speed until combined. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. For each bear, shape one 1-inch ball for body and one 3/4-inch ball for head. Place body and head together on baking sheet; flatten slightly. Make 7 small balls for ears, arms, legs and mouth. Place on bear body and head. Place 2 chocolate chips on each head for eyes; place 1 chocolate chip on each body for belly button. Bake 9-11 minutes or until light brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Yield: 2 dozen

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