“If there is magic on this planet,
it is contained in water.”
~ Loren Eiseley
Water is Nature’s Delight
magic
Magic Treasure Cookies
What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? A Symphony of Flavors: Magic Treasure Cookies! Anyone can justify having dessert whenever cookies are around. But that’s not the only reason we bake them. Sure, cookies satisfy that craving our sweet tooth demands, but they also provide an afternoon pick-me-up because of the dough made from scratch. We know what’s in them. No preservatives or artificial stuff, that’s for sure. Setting that aside, cookies smell ah-mazing fresh from the oven. They have this magical way of bringing families together, which often brings smiles and laughter. Who can argue with that?
MAGIC TREASURE COOKIES
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
12-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, flour, and baking powder. In a large mixer bowl, beat sweetened condensed milk and butter until smooth. Add graham cracker crumb mixture; mix well. Stir in flaked coconut, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 9-10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Enjoy!
Snow Has Magic
“Unless we make Christmas
an occasion to share our blessings,
all the snow in Alaska won’t
make it white.”
~ Bing Crosby
Wave a Magic Wand
“As the moments blinked by,
the frail man painted his lifetime;
his words were his brush strokes.
That was only half of the magic.
The real magic was that
she listened. And heard.”
~ Christy Caballero
The Lure of the Mermaid
“I was a mermaid in my past life.
I feel it when I go into the sea.
I feel a connection there between me,
and the water, and the fish;
they speak to me…
and the shells, they ring out to me.”
~ Ella Henderson
In Search of The White Rabbit
It may not be Treasure Island, but the magic still engulfs all who venture here. An unforeseen scavenger hunt for The White Rabbit of Jefferson Airplane fame continues to “pop up” in bewilderment. Is this Wonderland? Follow me down the rabbit hole through the tree tunnel and see where immortality and mystification thrive. “When the men on the chessboard get up and tell you where to go…” dare you stick your neck out in a psychedelic haze? The fantasy mushrooms, for those who choose to see it. Do you accept the challenge?
Serenity of the Spirit
“I think that
the ideal space
must contain elements of
magic, serenity, sorcery,
and mystery.”
~ Luis Barragan
Puff is Alive in Shangri-La
Across a single lane bridge, where posted signs kindly ask vehicles to limit seven at a time in one direction, is a mystical land where time stands still for peace and love to thrive. Some refer to it as a Shangri-La with lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls, and towering mountain peaks. Others recall a 1960’s tune about Puff the Magic Dragon living “by the sea in a land called Hanalei”. Islanders simply know it as the North Shore where some of the best waves make surfing a daily ritual. Main Street is quaint and laid back with organic eateries, specialty shops, and barefoot hippies everywhere. Rustic galleries feature hypnotic psychedelic art inspired by creative painters. Multi-faceted crystals, beaded pearls, and hand-crafted jewelry complement tie dyed sarongs and loose fitting fabrics that flow like mist with every step. And people are happy, in a carefree-sort-of-way. Who wouldn’t be content in a place where sandy beaches are sun-warmed, pebbly soft, and white as powder? Brief rain showers are followed by vibrant rainbows that light up the sky before dissolving into radiant sunbeams. Is it a magical place? Listen to the song lyrics, then plan a visit to Hanalei and decide for yourself.
A Magic Wand
“Christmas waves a magic wand
over this world,
and behold,
everything is softer
and more beautiful.”
~ Norman Vincent Peale
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