for the last 3.5 years I have not been able to use my oven, every time I tried it does something prickly to my head & makes me quite dizzy. Not a very good combination. I have wanted to make Hubs some homemade cookies for such a long time. SO today I figured out that if I wear a hat maybe it will be ok. I did it! I made peanutbutter cookies! I know that may sound really simple to most well all of you but for me it is a big deal. It only hurts some but not dizzy @ all! YEH!

Keep in mind that some of the greatest chefs wear hats while cooking ;-) Congratulations on baking yummy cookies! Such a delicious way to spend your day.

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

thank you Nancy....maybe I need a chef's hat? ~hugs~

Congrats, Loralye......every obstacle we overcome is a huge step....the cookies look so yummy!

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

thank you Vicki, ~hugs~

I fully understand. I suffer from Arnold Chiari and everyday things can be very difficult. I am so happy for you to be able to overcome and make some awesome cookies.

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

Having to struggle with your balance & co-ordination every day certainly is a challenge I feel for you. Welcome to our cute family Dakota we are happy to have you here with us. ~hugs Loralye~

Every step you take that you haven't been able to take is a milestone. congratulations on your accomplishment. I know Hubs is happy/Lillian

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

this is true Thanks Lillian, he is still sleeping as he came home from work in the wee hours but I will be sure to let him know. with a very big grin too!~hugs~

Well done. you have accomplished a massive task for your self then.
wonder what will be in the oven next . you know what, may be you could use some of the stuff we put in oven gloves. that deflects the heat and make a cooking hat. dont know if it would but you never know.
Hugs Pam.

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

mmm that is another good idea but I am thinking maybe wearing a chef's hat would be just the ticket? I will have to look up a pattern & see if I can find one online. It would cover my head & look much better then me wearing a toque in the kitchen lol ~hugs~

Congratulations, that's great progress if that's what you want to do. Me, I've been looking for an excuse to NOT use the oven (and the vacuum). lol
There are some great no-bake cookie recipes on the web for when you are alone and need a sugar fix.

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

now there's another really good idea, thanks I will try to remember that one. You know that is an EXCELLENT idea I can feel like I am contributing much more by "baking" without running the risk.Thank you so much for this wonderful idea! ~hugs~

Congratulations and they do look yummy!! Suzanne

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

Thank you Suzanne, very much. ~hugs~

Big accomplishment! Congrats.

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

Thank you Jerrilyn it really is. ~hugs~

I'm so proud of you! Your hubby is going to be so pleased with these cookies. What a special day for the two of you. Be careful of that brain. It has been through enough trauma

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

indeed Karen it has, but this was a really good try...I have tried before & I couldn't even get anything PUT IN the oven so this is a vast improvement for me. I am really pleased that I could get this made. ~hugs~

You may want to have an electrician check out the oven for good measure. Sounds like you are magnetic field sensitive. Best that you found a fix for the situation. No one can go long without cookies!

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

it is a brand new oven Christine so unfortunately it is all me. but this is really good progress!~hugs~

Yaay! Peanut butter cookies make my soul sing. They and oatmeal sugar cookies make for a happy snack time.

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

wow oatmeal sugar cookies sound pretty good too, I wonder how you make those I haven't heard of them. ~hugs~

Your peanut cookies look delicious. Great idea wearing the hat

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

Thanks Sarah, I look pretty silly but it worked lol. ~hugs~

Fantastic way to cope with your problem - & maybe start a new fashion for kitchen hats, too! The cookies look great - you should feel very pleased with your achievement.

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

lol now that is food for thought. A kitchen hat with an embroidered design on it of course. ~hugs~

Way to go! Glad you were able to figure out a way toget around the problem.

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

thanks so much Linda. I am tickled pink ~hugs~

Ingenious to figure a way around the problem, make hubby wait with you while they cook the smell will make him want them even more.. Hats on to you..

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

lol thank you so very much Marian, I tip my hat to you....~hugs~

Loralye they look very yummy, would not last long in my house. I am pleased for you that you have worked out how to use your oven without too much discomfort. Is it an electrical oven or a microwave, just interested to know. Hugs Marg

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by pldc 22 Feb 2015

Neither it is a gas stove. Thanks Marg, ~hugs~

You're one smart cookie to figure that out! Glad he got something yummy in the process.

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by pldc 21 Feb 2015

lol thanks so much ~hugs~

Congrats on baking the cookies....they look yummy! Way to go!!!

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by pldc 21 Feb 2015

thank you Joyce I am really pleased but realize that next time I should make sure someone is home before I try again just in case. I am really happy about it though........means I am making progress! YEH ~hugs~

Way to go .You know what they say"were there's a will ,there's a way"right.Enjoy your cookies:):)Big hugs

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by pldc 21 Feb 2015

very cute, thanks I think in future @least for now I will wait for hubs to be home just in case.~hugs~