Hana's Double Chocolate Cookies

Hana's Double Chocolate Cookies

as a chocolate lover.

these are hands down

some of the BEST chocolate cookies i have EVER had.

they are rich, moist, and decadent

2 cups flour

2/3 cup baking cocoa

2/4 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

2 cups chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions: Stir together four, cocoa, salt, and soda. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in choclate chips (and nuts). Drop by rounded teaspoon onto an ungreased pan. Bake for 8-10 minuts at 350 degrees. Cool lightly on pan and remove to a wire rack.

grab a glass of milk or a bowel of ice cream.

it's perfection. i promiss.

Feijoada (Rice and beans)

Feijoada

or commonly know as rice and beans.

this is a staple dish from Brazil.

it's cheap, dang easy to make

and not to mention DELICOUS

(but honestly what on this blog isn't?)

Ingredients:

1 Lbs of black beans, also called Navy beans

1 Med to large Onion

6 Cloves of garlic

1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon knorr (i always add a little extra)

2 Hillshire Farm Beef Polska Kielbasa

salt to taste

Directions: Mince the garlic, finely chop onion. Place garlic, onions and beans into a crockpot. add enough water to cover garlic, onions and beans for about an inch.Now the exact time for cooking is a la brazilian, what this means is that no one really knows... they just kinda knowbut as a guidline it takes about 9 hrs on slow to cook the beans and 4-5 on high. (if your cooking it on high you'll want to watch the water level)Once the beans are done cooking you'll want to mash them.THIS IS VERY important. once more mash your beans. you can usea potato masher or a cup. whatever you have to make sure you mash them up.be sure not to mash them too much i.e. into the consitance of mashed potatos.next add the kielbasa.if you have been cooking on low turn to high and cook for another two hours.after two hours your beans should be done. salt to taste.make up a pot of rice, pour the beans over the rice. and ENJOYYYY!

the backyardigans

(right before our AMAZING thanksgiving FEAST)

The backyardigans.

for those who do not know us.

we live in hawaii.

we live in a house with an AMAZING kitchen

the view from our kitchen is hard to beat.

which makes cooking and baking even

more enjoyable.

and everyone knows your food tasts better

when your in a good happy mood.

well the girls of the ocean back yard house.

not to brag or anything.

are kind of amazing at cooking as well.

this blog has been created so that throughout our days

we can share with each other the recipies that we make.

we hope you enjoy.

xoxo the backyardigans