Alrighty, I didn't bake nearly as much as I initially thought I would b/c I was sidetracked by my re-purposing project and desire to clean every inch of grout in both of our bathrooms (which seriously took about 3 hours!). Any how, here's the baking post. I was very happy that I took photos to share. Yaaay!
So, the first one: duh...Rice Krispy Treats.
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Yum, check out that unsalted butter melted with the marshmallows. Small fact, I was unaware that both my BFF and sister hadn't really made Rice Krispy Treats before.
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I had a bag of unopened candy corn, so I threw a bit in the mix for kicks and it was delish! I got this idea from
The Laws of My Life blog. It was a hit! I only had two pieces leftover for today and that was a very good thing.
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Next up, Chocolate Chip Cookies, a recipe that inspired me when visiting
Paper Oranges. Only, halfway through making these yummy treats, I realized that I only had one cup of chocolate chips!!! EEEK!!! Instead, I threw in some craisins and chopped pecans for some added flavor and texture. Ok, so this recipe looked oh-so-easy-and-fabulous that I added it to my handwritten recipe book. Check it out:
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Remember when I mentioned the aprons? Well, here they are in all their glory! (minus the one that I was wearing.) And yes, that's a bright red double-T on the black apron. I made it as a gift to myself when I graduated. That lil' apron has seen many kitchens and baking adventures.
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Dry Goods...awesome Quaker Oats
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Here are some more dry good. That first set went in the first bowl and these went in the 2nd bowl.
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Here are my awesome measuring cups. I don't think that they've actually graced the blog.
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And here are the tiny measuring spoons.Hello spoons!
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Whisking together the oats, flour, salt, baking powder, & baking soda. Can you spot me in the reflection?
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Mmm...light and fluffy: butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla.
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Time to add the eggs. I <3 brown eggs! yaaay
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Now to fold in the chips, craisins, and pecans.
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Last time I baked, there was a bit of caramel overload onto the bottom of the pan and well, it hasn't gone away. I've attempted to use the self-cleaning setting on it, but I'm not sure it is really doing anything. In any case, our little convection oven saved the night.
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Voila! yummy goodness!