My daughter knows the path to my heart is paved in chocolate.
Combine white and dark chocolate with freeze dried raspberries and its a perfect reading snack! I have had quite the sweet tooth lately. On Wednesday, I made a quick recipe I saw on Instagram for a homemade version of Reese's Cups*. Also diabolical.
She also made me this crochet beauty. Where does she get this talent?! Must be from her Grandmother who was a master at all needlecrafts. {because it was for sure not from me} See what I mean about the owls?
He? She? is currently roosting in the sewing room.
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I found another motherload of books at Texas Thrift. Although, true to form, I bought a book I ALREADY OWNED, thinking "This should be good". Clearly I need to read what I have before buying another book. But I have been carving out reading time, which is a good thing, Martha.
I don't love cooking any more lately, but I have been being good about eating at home. This night's dinner was Dr. Martin's Mix which fed both myself and Bubbie twice each. On the side I heated up frozen spinach with some diced peppers and onions. The real test of dinner success is: Is it Edible? and Is it Fast to Make? This was both. Bonus: I am getting my freezer cleared out.
I finished the paint by number that a co-worker warned me was "so hard". I didn't necessarily find it hard, just painstaking. It was a fun first try. I hung it in my closet, near the memo board and jewelry box. Maybe I will do another!
Years ago I had a couple of pair of Chaco sandals and I always loved them for summertime when one minute your feet are wet, the next, dry, and you are always on the go. I am impressed by the arch support and comfy wide straps that contain my pinkie toe without aggravating my bunions. I specifically bought this pair that doesn't wrap around your big toe, strangulating it. Us old ladies got to be comfy! I got a deal on them and have had them on my feet since I picked them up at REI on Wednesday.
10/10, recommend.
Easy recipe: Lunch Lady Bars
Mix 2 c. graham cracker crumbs, 2 c. powdered sugar, 2 sticks (1 c.) melted butter, and 1 c. peanut butter in your food processor until it comes together. Pat into 13x9 dish. Melt 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips with 4 T. peanut butter in you microwave on 30 second bursts until pourable. Pour over the base and chill for one hour.
6 comments:
Oh that snack looks SO good! Your daughter is very talented and you found the perfect home for her owl. But while you might not have the crochet gene your painting turned out great. It's weird that I can paint from a plain canvas but struggle with paint by numbers..
Wait a minute. There is a fast yet delicious version of Reese‘s peanut butter cups? Direct me.
I so agree that the owl is wonderful and your daughter talented. What a thoughtful gift. I like your cheerful paint by number too.
STOOOPPPP - that owl is crochet? that is incredible!!!!!
Wow, your daughter is extremely talented. I am so impressed. I love her taste in snacks, too. Yum...oh and yay, for paint by numbers! I love doing them, but yes, painstaking is the perfect word! Haha!!
Your book comment made me smile as I have done that myself on more than one occasion. I try to pass it on to someone else to read, hoping they will like it as I did.
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