Feelin' the love...

My lovely mother bought Chris and I a wonderful anniversary gift...and it arrived this week...feast your eyes on this beautiful piece of culinary machinery...a KitchenAid 5 qt. Artisan Stand Mixer in Empire Red




I love it...It is the centerpiece of my kitchen...I love that I decided to go with the red instead of a 'safe' color like black or white...

I'm off to make some cookies...I think I'll do Oatmeal Chocolate Chip:

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

2 cups brown sugar
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
1 ½ cup butter
4 eggs
4 cups flour
6 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. salt
4 cups oatmeal
Coconut
1 large bag chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients together. Spoon small spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Bake a 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.