First Cookbook

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Emily received her very first cookbook from my friend Stephanie. Today she asked me if she could make a dish from it. Since we were having London broil for dinner and I was planning something with potatoes, she chose to do oven baked french fries.

Here she is with her new book.
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She cut the potatoes in wedges.
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Brushing melted butter on top.
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Here she is with the finished product.
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She was so proud of herself. You could almost see her chest puff up when she got a compliment. LOL!

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 4, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    How sweet, Terri. I gave my Kathryne a copy of the CHF cookbook to begin a cookbook collection, and she has already picked out several recipes to try!

    Leah
    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/lcourtneymom/

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  2. ElizabethdJune 5, 2008 at 6:25 AM

    Well done Emily, that looks very appetizing. Can I come over??

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  3. A Wonderful Life!June 5, 2008 at 9:45 AM

    Where's mine??

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  4. AnonymousJune 5, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    Now can't you just see sitting in that shady spot on the deck...eating those with some ranch dip...YUUUUMMMY!

    Well done Emily :)
    Love,
    Laura in VA

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  5. DianneJune 5, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    Looks terrific, Emily! Your on your way to being a very good cook just like your mom! You shall have to make something for me and grandpa when we come up. Can't wait to see what you come up with!

    Love,

    Grandma

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  6. DianneJune 5, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    Terri,

    I did a couple of posts today even though I said I wasn't going to do anymore before we went on vacation. I guess I thought of something to say and couldn't resist. Just thought I would let you know in case you want to come over and read it.

    Love

    Mom

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  7. AnonymousJune 5, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    Well done Emily! You're going to be a great cook like your Mama! Mmm-mmm, those wedges look good!

    Love, Tina :)

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  8. Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouseJune 6, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    Great job Emily!! When my daughter was about her age she got her first cookbook and my son and her would love to make her sloppy joe recipe!! It was fun and really good!!~Wendy

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