It's time for me to again bring something for refreshments at the Orchid Society meeting. I leave the drinks (soda) for the guys, and feel that purchased baked goods, while nice, isn't as special as home made. A friend had recently sent me 3 recipes each made with a can of sweetened condensed milk. Today, I tried one of the recipes to see if it would be ok. Didn't want any mishap the last minute. Except that it took me a little longer than it should because I haven't fully learned to use my good hand for everything, I used a larger bowl so I wouldn't get it all over the floor when mixing. This is very simple though, even with only 1 good hand - oh and as Paula Deen would say- oh, it's so good. LOL!

Pirate Bars

2 C. graham cracker crumbs

6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 C, finely chopped walnuts (I prefer larger pieces so cut a 1/2 nut into about 8 pcs.)

1 can sweetened condensed milk

Put all the ingredients into a medium sized bowl (whatever that is supposed to be) and mix well. Spray an 8" x 8" pan, put the mixture in and spread evenly. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 25 minutes. Cut into bars or small squares.