random things and stuff for living a more "interesting?" life
Sunday, April 17, 2011
CHOCOLATE TUFTED GOODNESS!
When you think about all the 'things and stuff' in life, could there be anything better than chocolate? I really think not! When these brownies came out of the oven I thought they were beautiful! Really... almost like a tufted matelasse' silk fabric. Jut as an FYI, Matelasse is an embossed compound fabric woven on a dobby or Jacquard loom.
The secret? Betty Crocker red box brownies and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Follow the recipe on the box. After you pour the batter in the pan, press in unwrapped peanut butter cups in any pattern you desire. I don't really think you can put in too many peanut butter cups! Bake as directed.
A hot brownie and a big class of cold milk. So, so good!
-You might notice that the theme for my new reading list happens to be based on the Willie/Martin Handcart Companies. Why? Because I am the Trek Master for our Stake Trek next year. I will be looking for suggestions, but until then I will be reading as much history as I can...
-As Sisters in Zion by Debbie J. Christensen
Life is all about things and stuff...
my epitaph?
Still reading for inspiration.....
Some of the things I have learned so far... some from the book and some from experience.
Hers......
1. Be Michael.
2. Act the way I want to feel.
3. Do what ought to be done and do it now (now is the hard part!).
4. Lighten up!
Mine......
1. "It is what it is"
2. Pay it forward (goes with #3).
3. Karma is so real!! What goes around comes around.
4. Hand signals don't help.
More "stuff" I have learned from Gretchen ! !
Hugs are important when bonding with those you love. However, a quick 'hug, hug, kiss, kiss' is not usually enough time to make a real connection. Six seconds "is the minimum time necessary to promote the flow of oxygen and seretonin, the mood-boosting chemicals that promote bonding." Try it. Test it out. Six seconds is really not very long but you will be amazed at the change it can bring about in your life. Hug you kids... they will respond. Hug your spouse... they will respond also. Try it for a week without telling anyone what you are doing. See if you can tell the difference. Let me know how it works for you.
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