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Southern chocolate cobbler doesn't exactly sound like something edible. However, do try this recipe and you will be hooked. The following are ingredients needed to make the southern chocolate cobbler:

1 cup self-rising flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons baking cocoa, plus

1/4 cup baking cocoa, divided

1/2 cup milk

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 3/4 cups hot water

Vanilla ice cream (optional)

These ingredients are enough for 6 to 8 servings. It takes a little bit of time to prepare, about 70 minutes but the end result will be worth it.

First, combine the flour, sugar and 2 tablespoons of cocoa. Add milk and oil and stir till smooth. Pour this combination onto a greased, 6 inch square baking pan. Mix the brown sugar and remaining cocoa and sprinkle liberally over the batter in the pan. Now pour hot water on top of the batter but don't stir it. Put in the oven and bake at 50 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until top of cake springs back when lightly touched.

Now after over an hour of baking, sit back, relax and enjoy the delicacy while still warm with ice cream on top. Yummy!

Chocolate oat cookies are a treat for the whole family. The recipe is so simple even your children can bake them in ten minutes!

To make them, you need the following ingredients:

* 3/4 lb. semisweet chocolate chips

* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

* 1/2 cup sugar

* 1 egg

* 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

* 3/4 cup all purpose flour

* 3/4 cup quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked

* 1 tsp. baking powder

* 1/4 tsp. baking soda

* 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)

Chocolate oat cookies:

First, preheat the oven to 375'F. While waiting for the oven to heat up, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat. Beat butter and sugar in a bowl until fluffy while adding melted chocolate, egg and vanilla. Pour in the melted chocolate chips and stir well. Now place rounded tablespoonfuls of the mixture on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake them for 8 to 10 minutes. When it's done, leave to cool then place the cookies on to a wire rack.

If you wish to freeze the dessert, cool them quickly in the refrigerator to preserve the freshness. Then place them in freezer-proof containers or on sheets of aluminum foil. Make sure it is sealed properly by wrapping edges of the foil tightly. Place in the freezer. After awhile you may remove the baking sheet. Frozen cookies can be placed in the freezer for 2 months. If you wish to bake or reheat them, thaw completely before unwrapping.

The recipe for making chocolate oat cookies is kid safe. However, when using the oven and saucepan, parents' supervision is required.

30 Great Family Party Games

Antique Farms are always interesting family outings that make history come alive. Just don't tell the kids it's a history lesson. Seeing how people worked and lived, especially in our own local areas really gives kids a connection to their heritage that is fun.

My friend told me her daughters were still playing "farm" weeks after the family toured a local farm museum. There's nothing like actually experiencing Living History to make it come alive.

If you are into collecting Antique farm implements, Milk Jugs or tractors, it's a lot of fun to go to Farm Museums and Country tractor shows. A lot of great people show up at these wholesome family days.

They are really fun and are a great way to spend family time together that will be remembered and appreciated. Believe me, kids go nuts with old Farm equipment, especially tractors!

I remember playing on old tractors as a kid, in my home town over 40 years ago! Playing farmer with my two wild brothers, on old ramshackled tractors is a memory I still delight in.

Who knows? Maybe that is what hooked me into the Antique Farm passion? Ok, I admit it, I'm hooked!

What is really amazing though is that you can find ancient relics at these shows often in Top running shape. Did you know you can still order parts for some of these living history machines?

To share in the fun, here is a list of some of the best Farm Museums out there. Here is a list of Farm Museums by Area:

(Please note: There are a lot of them so I will present the huge list via several articles).

North Dakota

Museum: MAKOTI THRESHERS MUSEUM

Location: Makoti, North Dakota

Contact: (701)-726-5581

Info: Over 250 stationary engines & 150 antique farm tractors. Open June through September by appointment only.

Ohio

Museum: HUBER MUSEUM

Location: Marion, Ohio

Contact: (614)-389-1098

Info: Visit the museum at the Marion County Fairgrounds. It is open every Saturday 1-4 p.m. And by appointment.The museum will be open during the Annual Steam & Gas Engine Show the 3rd weekend in June. You will find a 1914 Steam Engine, Threshers, a Corn Shredder, early Farm Tractors and Machinery, several pieces of Construction Equipment, and other Memorabilia.

Pennsylvania

Museum: ROUGH & TUMBLE ENGINEERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Location: Kinzer, PA

Contact: (717)-442-4249

Info: Collections of steam and gas engines available. Open May to Labor Day, Friday-

South Carolina

Museum: PENDELTON DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

Location: Pendelton, South Carolina

Contact: (864)-646-3782

Info: Collections of local pre-1925 farm tractors, tool and equipment. Open by appointment only.

Texas

Museum: SELL HOMESTEAD MUSEUM

Location: Booker, Texas

Contact: Dan or David Sell, (806)-658-4786; (806)-658-2253

Info: Featuring antique engines, tractors & cars, rare tractors & cars. Open by appointment only.

Virginia

Museum: CHIPPOTES FARM & FORESTRY MUSEUM

Location: Surry, Virginia

Contact: (804)-786-7950

Info: Collection of antique farm tractors and forestry equipment. Open March to May & September to November Saturday 10-4, Sunday 1-4.

Washington

Museum: CENTRAL WASHINGTON AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM

Location: Union Gap, Washington

Contact: (509)-457-8735

Info: Featuring 18 display buildings of antique farm machinery and tractors. Open daily 10-5

Museum: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY

Location: 14th Street and Constitution Ave. N.W. , Washington, D.C.

Contact: (202)-357-2700

Info: Open daily, 10 am to 5.30 pm. Extended summer hours are determined annually. Admission is free. Call for more information

Museum: FORT WALLA WALLA MUSEUM COMPLEX

Location: Walla Walla, Washington

Contact: (509)-525-7703

Info: Open April to October, Tuesday through Sunday 10-5. On display a 1919 combine used for threshing wheat.

West Virginia

Museum: WEST VIRGINIA STATE FARM MUSEUM

Location: Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Contact: (304)-675-5737

Info: Old tractors and two steam engines on display. Open April to October, Tuesday-

That's all this time. Next time: International Farm Museums!

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