NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP DAY

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Supreme

INGREDIENTS
1     cup finely cushed chocolate wafer
3      tbsp butter, melted
3      pkg. (8oz. each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
3/4   cup sugar
1/4   cup flour
1/2   cup sour cream
1       tsp. vanilla
3       eggs
1       cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS
PREHEAT oven to 325°F if using silver 9-inch springform pan
- (or to 300°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). 
Mix wafer crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan. 
Bake 10 minutes.

BEAT cream cheese, sugar and flour in large bowl with electric 
mixer on medium speed until well blended. 
Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. 
Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition 
just until blended. 
Stir in chips; pour over crust.

BAKE 55 minutes or until center is almost set. 
Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. 
Cool before removing rim of pan. 
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. 
Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

BHG MAY STORAGE PROJECTS: GARAGE

GARAGE

Create Task Kits. Create kits for various outdoors projects by filling 5- and 10-gallon plastic buckets with all the tools, products, and accessories you need to complete specific tasks such as car-washing, weeding, bicycle repair, and more.
Stash Sporting Gear. Fill tall kitchen trash cans with large and odd-shaped sporting gear. Drill holes in the bottom of bins if drainage is important. Stabilize containers by securing to a wall with short bungee cords.
Organize the Trunk. Clean out your vehicle's trunk. Toss every item that is expired or damaged. Place all trunk gear in a canvas bin or box. Make sure the container doesn't slip by adding rubber or hook-and-loop tape to the bottom.
Tidy Up the Tools. Hang hand tools on a wall near your workbench from hooks on pegboard, magnetic board, or a wall-mount strip system. Label each tool's spot. Put extra tools in a tool box or clear plastic boxes and store on floor underneath workbench.

CONEFLOWERS AT WESTON GARDENS

Recently, my friend and I made a trip

over to Weston Gardens in Ft. Worth

to buy some of their beautiful coneflowers.

Milk Shake Coneflower

Pow Wow Wild Berry Coneflower

Summer Sky Coneflower

Tomato Soup Coneflower

HERB PLANTERS

HOW TO MAKE CHALKBOARD HERB PLANTERS

By The Paula Deen Test Kitchen

CIVIC DUTY

Yesterday and today my time was spent at the 

Ft. Worth Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center.

I was there for a jury summons, but was

not selected for jury duty.

HUNGER GAMES MOVIE

My daughter and I saw

Hunger Games

this afternoon.  

Good movie.

Going to reread the book. 

LAUNDRY ROOM'S HIDDEN IRONING BOARD

Hidden Ironing Board

This space-savvy wall cabinet conceals a nice-size, drop-down ironing board. 

Tip: To ease ironing chores, run an electrical outlet behind the cabinet and access by cutting through the cabinet back.

LAUNDRY ROOM HANGING RACK

Neat idea for hanging space

above the dryer!

WINE RACK VS TOWEL RACK

Isn't this a clever idea?

Use a wine rack 

to store and display

bathroom towels.

BHG APRIL STORAGE PROJECTS: LAUNDRY ROOM

LAUNDRY

Sorting Baskets.  Place a three-compartment bin or basket (look at home or office supply stores for options) in a closet or on an open shelf in your laundry room. Use it to separate out clothing to be repaired, dry-cleaned, and donated.
Keep Detergent Handy.  Fill plastic beverage dispensers with laundry detergent, softener, and other liquid laundry additives. Hang a set of plastic measuring cups nearby from a cup hook.
Drying Rack.  Mount a drying rack or double towel bar near your washer as a spot for air-drying clean sweaters or rugs.
Make a Catch-all for Ironing Supplies. Convert a silverware caddy into a stain-treating or ironing kit. Fill with small size cleaners, spray starches, and linen waters. Be sure to include essential tools such as brushes, dry-cleaning pads, and collar points.

HAPPY EASTER

SOUTHERN LIVING'S CHEESECAKES

Praline Encrusted Cheesecake

Festive Pina Colada Cheesecake

Check out the other delicious 

looking cheesecakes 

at 

Southern Living.

MINI-RECITAL

I attended my 

granddaughters'

mini-recital
on

Saturday.

FRIENDS

I received this in an email today

and 

thought it was funny but true.

SCHOOL LUNCH

I enjoyed having lunch today with my granddaughter who is in 1st grade.  Something this simple turns into a great memory for her.  Love that child!