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September 7th, 2008

Angie

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OXO Good Grips Salt and Pepper Grinder Set

$39.95

Don’t be limited in the coarseness of the grind with your salt and pepper mills; start using OXO’s Good Grips grinders. Pre-filled with delicious sea salt and black peppercorns, the grinders use superior ceramic grinders that do not absorb odors and flavors, and are constructed of clear acrylic with stylish stainless steel accenting. Simply rotate the large tabs to select your grind size, from fin…

Cuisinart DCC-1100 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemakers

This classically designed coffeemaker is accented with stainless steel for a look that is sure to enhance your countertop. The 12 cup carafe features an ergonomic handle, dripless spout and knuckle guard for comfortable, drip-free pouring. Fully automatic, the DCC-1100 has 24-hour programmability and 1 to 4 cup setting for those times you don’t need a full pot of coffee. The Brew pause feature let…

OXO Good Grips Apple Corer and Divider

$8.75

One second is all it takes to yield perfectly cut fruit slices with this tool by Oxo. Also a great tool for pears, the apple divider’s soft, oversize rubber handles relieve and absorb the pressure from your hands for a nearly effortless cut. Positioned at an angle upward from the blade base, the handles ensure that hands and fingers have ample clearance from tabletops and cutting boards. Stainless…

The Wizard of Oz

$7.21

When it was released during Hollywood’s golden year of 1939, The Wizard of Oz didn’t start out as the perennial classic it has since become. The film did respectable business, but it wasn’t until its debut on television that this family favorite…

Antennas Direct DB8 Multidirectional HDTV Antenna

$64.59

This powerful multidirectional HDTV antenna lets you receive over-the-air high-definition signals and features up to a 15.8dB gain for improved reception….

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989 Film)

$4.79

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Barney’s Exercise Circus & Parade of Numbers [VHS]

$16.99

Barney and the gang get up a playground circus, featuring Barney the Balancing Dinosaur and Derek the Juggler. Guest Joe Scruggs sings songs; the whole point of the show is that exercise feels good. Also on this video is “Barney’s Parade of Numbers,” which features a visit from Mr. Tenagain, who has a passion for all things 10. This two-fer is the usual Barney fare, with a light emphasis on body a…

Space Buddies (BD Live) [Blu-ray]

$10.99

The third film in the Air Buddies series, itself a spin-off of the Air Bud series, Space Buddies features five golden retriever puppies who have a knack for getting into mischief. While the Buddies separated at the end of Air Buddies and currently live with different families, their kid owners all go to the same school and live in the same town. When the kids take a field trip to see the launch of…

The First Easter

$1.99

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Whirlpool 4396508P KitchenAid Maytag Side-by-Side Refrigerator Water Filter, 2-Pack

$48.10

Make sure the water and ice from your refrigerator is as clean and fresh tasting as possible by replacing its water filter. This Whirlpool water filter is used in Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag side-by-side refrigerators with quarter-turn filter access in the base grille. It’s NSF-certified to reduce particulates (class II), lead, mercury, and more. (The contaminants or other substan…

What is a good recipe to make excellent sugar cookies?

I hope to get this recipe from someone thats made it before and has gotten excellent results.Please tell me if you’ve made them or not using that recipe and Thanks!

This is my all time favorite recipe. These cookies can be decorated in a variety of ways. They can be sprinkled with colored sugar crystals before baking, or decorated with royal icing using a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip, or a small plastic bag with a corner snipped off.

You may use either a vanilla bean or vanilla extract in this recipe.
Ingredients:

* 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room
temperature
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 3 egg yolks
* 1 piece vanilla bean, about 2 inches long, or
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* Colored sugars and decorating pens

Directions:
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, beat together the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and, using a small, sharp knife, scrape the seeds into the butter mixture. If using vanilla extract, add it now. Mix well.

In a sifter, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Sift the flour mixture directly onto the butter mixture. Reduce the speed to low and beat until well mixed.

Turn the dough out onto a work surface and divide into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball, then flatten the balls into disks. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. (The dough can be prepared up to 3 days ahead.) Let it soften slightly at room temperature before continuing.

Position a rack in the upper third of an oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter 2 large baking sheets.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out a dough disk 1/4 inch thick. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes. Transfer the cutouts to the prepared baking sheets. Gather up and reroll the scraps and cut out more cookies. Repeat with the remaining dough disks.

Bake until the cookies are golden on the edges, about 8 minutes. Transfer the cookies to wire racks and let cool completely. Decorate the cookies as desired with colored sugars and decorating pens. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Makes 24 to 30 cookies, depending on cutter size.