Oatmeal Cookies

Love this oatmeal cookie recipe. All but this lone cookie were eaten before I could get a photo of the plate full of cookies. It is the one on the box of oatmeal and I have never found a recipe that beats it. I had a request from a lovely couple in England to please send them the recipe. I figured I may as well post for everyone at the same time. Enjoy!!!

Oatmeal Cookies

½ cup plus 6 Tablespoons softened butter
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned)
1 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well. Add oats and raisins. Mix well.

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes.

Switchfoot BroAm

It is here again June 16th to 18th!! The Switchfoot BroAm is a great event that supports Stand up for Kids. So nice to see a band that has done so well for themselves continue to give back. Come stay at the Pelican Cove Inn http://www.pelican-cove.com/ for the weekend to enjoy the fun! For more information on the event go to http://www.switchfoot.com/ and click on the Bro Am under the news section. See you there!! *picture from wendmag.com*

Top Deck

Sitting up on the top deck is such a great way to pass the afternoon hours. There is such a great breeze up there. Just need a drink with an umbrella in it to make it perfect!! Come stay at Pelican Cove Inn www.pelican-cove.com

Morning in Carlsbad

There is nothing nicer than starting a Saturday morning walking down to the beach with a hot cup of coffee. The birds are singing. People are surfing. Lots of walkers and joggers along the sea wall. What a peaceful way to start a day. Come experience Carlsbad. Stay at Pelican Cove Inn www.pelican-cove.com .

Lemons, Lemons Everywhere!!

Our lemon tree just keeps producing. My husband, Kris, made the best basil lemonade a while ago. I guess it is time for more!

View Leaving Costco

I am constantly amazed by the beauty that surrounds me everyday when running errands and such here in Carlsbad. I shot these two pictures as I am leaving the Costco parking lot. We truly live in an incredibly beautiful place.

A Breath Of Spring!

(Photo by San Diego Beaches and Adventures) The Flower fields are in full bloom and as lovely as ever. Check out the website of the Flower Fields http://www.theflowerfields.com/ to see all the events going on at the Flower Fields. Come stay at Pelican Cove over Easter weekend and venture over to the fields. A wonderful spring activity to do! http://www.pelican-cove.com/