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LITTLE WISDOM by Sumayyah

Little Wisdom is the debut inspirational book of poems from the mind of an eight year old girl. Some will inspire you and some will make you laugh. This book focuses on everything from loving yourself to family to death.

"Little Wisdom by the very young and talented author, Sumayyah, is a book of sunshine, wisdom, hope, and truth. You can tell that every poem was written straight from her little innocent heart. With clarity and purpose, Sumayyah talks about many aspects of life like having friends, family, happiness, loving yourself and appreciating life. She even touches... on the formidable topic of death which demonstrates the strong and courageous spirit that lives inside the mind of this young and motivational writer. It's always a joy to see children who are driven and excited about life and actually put in the time and hard work to achieve their dreams. Sumayyah is a shining star and I encourage every boy and girl to pick up a copy of her book and get inspired. 5 stars "-- UBAWA's Booksellers 







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Grandmothers Triple Chocolate Chunk Cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chocolate chunks

Syrup
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 teaspoon water

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour the cupcake trays
2. In a large bowl or a stand mixer; add the eggs, oil, milk, vanilla, sugar and whisk well until well combined and flufly. Gradually add the cocoa, flour, baking powder and beat well until well combined.
3. Finally fold in half of the the chocolate chunks and spoon the mixture into the cup cake molds.
4. Place tins in the oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove cupcakes from the oven - but don’t shut oven off - and distribute the other half of the chocolate chunks on top of each muffin. Place the cupcakes back into the oven and bake for an additional 2-5 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
6. For the syrup. Add all ingredients to small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil for about 3 minutes.
7. Drizzle chocolate sauce just before serving.

Original Triple Chocolate Chunk Cupcakes Recipe found at Grandmothers Kitchen Recipes.

Chicken Soup for the Soul and Body

As the weather changes to fall, we as moms are always looking for that recipe to warm our bodies.  I have been making this chicken soup for ages.  My mom gave me this receipe about a year ago so not sure whose it is.  If you know, please let me know so I can give credit to the person it becomes to.

Ingredients

 

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• Dash hot sauce
• Dash Worcestershire sauce
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed into bite-size pieces
• 4 ounces egg noodles, about 1 cup
• 8 ounces frozen peas
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped dill leaves

Directions

Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion, celery and carrots and saute until soft, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the chopped garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 minute more. Whisk in the flour and stir frequently until it coats the vegetables and makes a paste. Cook until it reaches a pale blonde color, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock, making sure there are no lumps. Add the bay leaf, hot sauce, and Worcestershire and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to thicken and develop the flavors.

Reduce the heat and add the chicken and the noodles. Do not boil the chicken or it will become tough. Add the peas and the dill and simmer gently for 10 more minutes.

Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if needed. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and serve.

RECIPE: Pumpkin Bundt cake

Pumpkin Bundt cake
1 box yellow cake mix (18 -1/4 oz)
1 box butterscotch pudding (3.4 0z)
1/4 c vegetable oil
1/4 c water...
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
4 eggs
powdered sugar or whipped cream, opt.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 4 minutes.
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350'F for 50-55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar and or serve with whipped cream if desired