Our May 4H meeting was quite the whirlwind- I definitely have 2 new favorite recipes- Loved the Applesauce Pancakes, and the wonderful brownies! Thanks to Zach and Courtney for their "show and teach", their recipes are at the bottom of this post. We also need to thank Macey's for accommodating us during our meetings.

Remember that in June we will be having our sewing meetings. 

June 12, 13, 14 (1:00-4:00) at the USU Extension. I still need some parent helpers. 

If you have not helped yet I would like to know what day(s)
 you will be at our sewing days to help out!

 UNFORTUNATELY We didn't get to talk over our projects and I apologize if you brought your patterns and weren't able to show them to me. I will be in contact with each of the parents to make arrangements for sewing machines and making a list of what they will need for their projects. I am really excited for all the new sewing activities that you are planning. I love seeing the enthusiasm of the kids for their projects. REMEMBER!!!! to Prewash your fabrics! This helps your fabric fibers to tighten up so that when you finish your projects they will fit after they are washed.

 Remember to bring your Tie-Dye shirts to our Sewing Days-

 Here are the finishing directions for the tie-dye shirts:

 

Finishing Your Tie-Dye Shirt:

1. Allow the T-shirt to set in the plastic bag overnight. Put on the rubber gloves and rinse the shirt, starting with warm water and then cool, until the water runs clear. Remove the rubber bands during rinsing. This is permanent dye, so be careful not to get any of it on your clothes.

2. Wash the shirt by itself in the washing machine with cold water to avoid shrinkage. It's a good idea to run the washer again with warm water and some soap to make sure that no dye is left in your machine.

3. Hang up the shirt to dry or dry it in the dryer on the coolest setting.

4. After you wear the shirt, wash and dry it separately once more in case the dye is not completely rinsed out. 

 

Try out the Show and teach recipes for May:

Applesauce Pancakes (Zach)

2 ¼ cups flour

1 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 eggs

1 cup buttermilk (can substitute 1 table lemon juice+ milk to equal 1 cup)

1 Cup Apple Sauce

¾ cup milk (or more if needed)

Mix together

Will be a thin batter

Top with powdered sugar and apple sauce

Rich Chocolate Brownies (Courtney)

Ingredients:

1 cup Sugar

2 eggs

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup butter, melted (1 cube)

½ cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup baking cocoa

¼ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

Frosting Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons baking cocoa

3 Tablespoons butter, melted

2 Tablespoons warm water

1 teaspoon instant coffee granules

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat in butter. In a separate bowl combine: the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to batter and mix well.

Pour into a greased 8-in. Square baking dish. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Frosting: combine the cocoa and butter. Combine the water and coffee granules; add to cocoa mixture. Stir in sugar until smooth. Frost brownies.

Yield: 12 servings

May 10^th will be our Last Activity held at Macey's

During this activity we will have 2 demonstrations, Zach and Courtney.

We will also start our Tie-Dyeing for the Club T-shirt. Please DO NOT WEAR NICE CLOTHES to this activity. Also, there will be instructions for taking home the shirts and finishing the shirts. We will be adding a design to the back and front of the shirts, but the tie-dye will be set before we add the decals. 

Our 4H Awesomes Sewing Camp (June 12, 13, 14) 1:00-4:00. We will be holding it at the USU extension (at the Health Department). During this meeting we will be ironing on the decals. ALSO There will be some prep work that needs to be done BEFORE camp. The most important item is for me to know: What Sewing Machine will you be using? However, I will list everything you will need here and there will be a check off list that will go home! There are a few of you brave folks who are going to try some harder projects. It will take you longer, so we are going to start earlier! I would like to meet with you prior to our camp so that you can  finish the project you start.

If you are new to sewing- I would like to suggest attending the Sewing Camp that the extension is putting on May 29th and May 30th. They will be sewing a pillowcase and some other simple items. The Cost will be $5.00 for both days, and you will need to bring fabric for the pillow case. I will be helping with this activity, They would prefer for you to have an adult there to help you (because I am helping put on the camp I cannot be your adult that accompanies you, but you might consider a parent, grandparent, teenage brother/sister, neighbor) They do not have to be a great sewer, they only need to be able to help you understand instructions and use the sewing machine. Contact me for more information.