Collin's favorite 1st day apparel seems to be Tony Hawk, hands down...he's worn it for every 1st day since Kindergarten. Mom likes the look too, and even springs for the shoes (which of course HAVE to be blue), I'm such a push-over!
I don't ever remember looking this cute for school...ever! Of course I started school in the late 70's so there was little hope for "cuteness", to this day I hate corduroy pants! When I was in elementary school both my parents worked, my dad at the INEL and my mom at Mountain Bell. My younger brother and sister and I would come home after school and find a short list of chores to do, and there was always a little something for an after school snack. Our favorite was what we now refer to as the "After School Cake", it's officially called "Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake" It makes the perfect kid cake because it doesn't need a fork, just a napkin and a generous slice...I'll be whipping up a pan as soon as I finish this post! It's easy and quick and I thought it might be fun to share. It has to be served with a glass of cold milk...HAS TO, trust me on this one! So for all the kids headed back to school, this one's for you!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe
a.k.a. After School Cake
1 3/4 c. boiling water
1 c. uncooked oatmeal (instant)
1 c. lightly packed brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. margarine
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 TBPS cocoa powder
3/4 c. nuts (optional)
12 ox. chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl pour water over oatmeal; let stand 10 minutes. Add sugars and margarine; stir until margarine melts. Add eggs and mix well. Sift together all dry ingredients and add to wet mixture, mixing well. Add 1/2 the chocolate chips to the batter and pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle remaining chips and nuts on top. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes or until done.
My kids will be so happy to discover this for their after school snack for the 1st day back to school...enjoy!
