Congratulations to Sue of Hello Gorgeous …you won the Aloha necklace!  Coincidentally in Sue’s “About Me” page, she mentions that she would love to move by the sea...hopefully this piece will bring her a little closer to that dream….

****I couldn’t resist picking ONE MORE random winner!  Nicki of Nicki’s Reef, I’d love to send you a little surprise!  Looks like Nicki has been on a lucky streak lately!****

Winners please contact me with your addresses!

THANK YOU all for the many comments you left, you sure made me feel loved. 🙂  I was especially happy to hear from the new visitors – so glad you found me.   Now for those of you stopping by to see who won, I’d hate for you to leave “empty handed”…. so on a very off-the -topic note, I wanted to share a piece of chocolate with you.  Really!  My oldest son has been baking up a storm this summer….peach, apple and blueberry crisps, strawberry pie, and this phenomenal CHOCOLATE PIE.  If you’re in the mood to bake a little something from scratch (and don’t worry about the crust!)…give this one a try!

CHOCOLATE PIE

2 c. sugar

5 T. cornstarch

5 T. cocoa powder

pinch of salt

4 eggs

3 c. milk

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 lb. butter

Prepared pie crust or graham cracker crust

Mix sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt together.  Beat in eggs.  In a saucepan, bring the milk to the boiling point (careful that it doesn’t not boil over!).  Add egg and cocoa mixture, and keep stirring for about 10 minutes on medium heat to thicken.   Add vanilla and butter.  Mix until smooth; cool (will thicken as it cools).    Pour into prepared pie shell or graham cracker crust.  Place in refrigerator until firm enough to slice. * Makes enough chocolate pudding for extras – can fill mini crusts or simply enjoy while warm for a treat!

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