not so MANIC MONDAY

"if you seek perfection in sugar confection..."

FLASHBACK february 15
dinner, drinks, and board games with friends is on the agenda. i want to take something. i can't show up empty handed. hmmmmmmm...time to check out my "toot sweet" board on pinterest. i find the perfect valentine recipe. blonde brownies with M&M's!! a treat to take AND an opportunity to give a pinterest recipe a try!!

FLASH FORWARD today
it's a boring monday. why not bring a little happiness to the people in your life? this recipe is quick, easy, and delicious! another pinterest success!!

VALENTINE BLONDIES

ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup to 1 1/3 cup M&M's (i used valentine colors, but you can use plain if you want)

preheat oven to 350〫. 
mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. set aside. melt butter. combine brown sugar and butter until well blended. let cool slightly. add egg and vanilla. mix well. add flour mixture, a little at a time, until completely blended. spread, evenly, in 9X9 pan. sprinkle M&M's over the top. bake 20-25 minutes.
enjoy!!

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SCRUMPTIOUS SATURDAY

"c is for cookie...that's good enough for me..."
we're going to a cook out and need to take a side dish. what to take? what to take? i could make a pasta salad...that's delicious and who doesn't like pasta? but...there will be kids...lots and lots and LOTS of kids. i want to take something even the pickiest of kids will like, too. cupcakes? yummy...but a lot of work. brownies? yummy...but i have none of the ingredients. and then it hits me! who doesn't like chocolate chip cookies?!!!! right? riigghhtt?! i know i'm right...

GRANDMA MARGE'S CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

ingredients:

1 cup butter (softened, not melted)
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all~purpose flour
2 cups semi~sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

preheat oven to 350°. cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. beat in the eggs, one at a time. add vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to batter with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet (i always use parchment paper for easy clean up). bake for about 10 minutes, or until edges are a pretty brown. makes about 4 dozen cookies, depending on how big your spoonfuls are.

oh! AND, by the way, tomorrow (august 4th) is national chocolate chip day! celebrate by making these delicious cookies! or with a big old bowl of mint chocolate chip ice cream!!

^mine is not from nestle' toulouse'^

A WEEK IN THE LIFE: INSTAGRAM EDITION

6. flashback: second first date

"i got a nikon camera...i love to take a photograph...mama don't take my kodachrome away..."

summer...time for chocolate, anniversaries, tequila shots, and fresh veggies. and taking pictures of it all on instagram...because what good is all of this if you can't share it...
happy instagramming :)

1. chocolate frog from honeydukes...................

2. again. so sad bk won't let me eat it..............

3. celebrating national ice cream day...yummo

4. it was national tequila day....no worm required

5. corn and maters....best lunch ever................