Hello first-timers, welcome back. I hope everyone clipped some good coupons yesterday from the Sunday's Newspaper. I was able to get a good deal on the one pound of butter and  four pounds of domino sugar from Kroger's. What ever happened to the five pounds of sugar? Also in the Sunday's Newspaper you will find that Dollar General has a terrific deal on Celery, and  Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour. Again check to see what is the best deal for you.  When you find a good deal, please feel free to post them here.

WORD OF THE DAY: OATS. The oat is often referred to as common oat. It is a species of cereal grain, that is grown for its seed.  Oats are suitable for human consumption, known as oatmeal and rolled oats. Oats are also used as live stock feed. Oats can be used in many food dishes, when they are rolled and crushed they become oatmeal. Oatmeal is use as cereal, cookies and oatcakes. It can also be grounded into fine oat flour.

The health benefit of oats according to The Nutrient Profile is that oats is consider an excellent source of protein, and is a good dietary fiber. It has Vitamin B, minerals, and manganese.  It is mostly known to help lower your LDL ("bad") and total Cholesterol, which could possibly reduce your chance of heart disease.

RECIPE OF THE DAY: Ooey, Gooey, Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

EQUIPMENT NEEDED; Bowls, Mixer w/ paddle attachment, baking sheet, parchment paper, cooking spray (olive oil or butter ), and spoon or fork,

INGREDIENTS. 3/4 Cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp. of baking soda, 1/2 tsp. of ground cinnamon 3/4 tsp. salt, 3/4 Cup of white sugar, 3/4 Cup of light brown sugar (firmly packed), 3/4 Cup of unsalted butter (softened), 1 large egg (room temperature), 3 Cups of uncooked old-fashioned oats, 1 Cup of raisins, 3 tsp. vanilla, divided (2 tsp, {1 tsp. for icing} ),  1/2 Cup of confectioner's sugar, and 1 TBS. milk.

COOKIES:
1. Gather Mise En Place
2. Preheat oven 375 degrees
3. Lightly grease baking sheet and place parchment paper on it.
4 Mix together in a small bowl, flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
5. Using the speed #4, beat the butter and both sugars until it becomes light and fluffy. Once the mixture becomes light and fluffy and 1 egg and 2 tsp. of vanilla, and beat until mixed well. Add flour mixture and beat until the dry ingredients are moistened. Add the oats and raisins. (batter will seem thick, and gooey, this is good)
6. Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough on baking sheet about 2-inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges of cookies turn light brown. Remove and let it rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes; than transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
GLAZE FOR THE COOKIES: Stir together in small bowl, confectioners' sugar, milk and the remaining of vanilla, whisk until smooth, Drizzle glaze over cookies when they are cool, using a spoon or fork. ENJOY!