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Oreo Delight with Chocolate Pudding Oreo delight, such a great summer time dessert. It is so fluffy and delicious. Iread an funny article in local paper the other day that said, “The Way You Eat Your Oreo Says Something About You.” According to a survey of over 2000 Oreo lovers, psychologists, and food writers apparently there are three types of Oreo lovers. Dunkers tend to be energetic, adventurous, and extremely social. 87% of dunkers say milk is their liquid of choice for dunking. Twisters — tend to be emotional, sensitive, artistic, and trendy. Biters are easy going, self-confident, and optimistic. The survey also discovered that more women tend to be dunkers while men tend to be biters. And, Democrats tend to twist, Republicans tend to dunk! And What about me ?? (I tend to be in first two types) – Twist Oreo apart, eat the side without the icing and drink milk. Then I lick off the icing and drink more milk, and then I eat the last part and finish my cup of milk. I personally t...

BANANA BREAD IN A JAR Banana bread made in a jar. Wuh??? Pretty darn crazy, huh? Why would anyone want to make banana bread in a mason jar? Well, for a couple of reasons: I love making these beauties as gifts. I can make a bunch at a time and send them over to neighbors as a nice gesture, pass them out as party favors, give them as gifts at Christmas, as teacher gifts, or store in my pantry. If sealed properly, they can keep for a few months in the freezer! Think food storage people! You can decorate the jars with a circle of batting and fun fabric under the jar ring and add a pretty label. So darn cute! INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup shortening 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 2 cups mashed bananas (approx. 4 medium-sized bananas) 2/3 cup water 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2/3 cup pecans, crushed 12 half pint (8 ounce jars) mason jars INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degree...