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