August was a busy month for cookies, I think I made five batches that month - so catching up - here's a few more.
Tomorrow's the big day for my friend Adelia - she's getting married. I should be at a rehearsal dinner since I'm one of the bridesmaids, but instead I'm here, an hour and a half away, eating pancakes. I bet the food is better there.
It's amazing how weddings, these supposedly happy wonderful times in a person's life can bring out the worst in people. Throwing a wedding is incredibly stressful - I've seen two sets of friends have relationships seriously tested because of the wedding. I can see why being a wedding planner is such a lucrative business.
As a bridesmaid, I feel my role tomorrow will be to keep the bride calm and to tackle the drunk Uncle (nod to "Friends" - do you get the reference?)
Anyway, two of the below batches were for the bachelorette party that the awesome Maid of Honor threw.
#210 Raspberry Almond Bars
Mike and I were not huge fans of this pie crust bottom with raspberry filling and a custard like top. However, everyone at the party loved it. That makes me wonder if I should include it in the final tournament. Mike and I have certain tastes - and it's an understatement to say we are picky - I wonder if I should give some exceptions to some cookies and let them in if they have enough backing from others.
#211 Mocha Walnut Brownies
This always happens, I make something for an event and then decide it's not going to be enough, so then I make a 2nd batch. As it turns out, the raspberry almond bars were more than enough.
Also, I learned, my mom makes a weak batch of coffee. This recipe called for 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee. The advice I was given was put in a heaping tablespoonful of coffee grounds to 1 cup of water. The advice I was given later by other coffee drinkers was to double that amount. So these mocha walnut brownies tasted like normal brownies.
#212 Maple Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
So best acquaintance Tanell came over with Joey's buddy Kole and as we often do together, we made cookies - we were bringing them to the cabin for Labor Day. Apparently Joey is an excellent little apprentice. I guess I take it for granted that my 2.5 year old can be given directions and just follow it. He knows what we need to make cookies and gets it out. If I ask for baking soda, he opens the fridge and gets it. I've learned this isn't normal. But my little guy is such a little thinker and talker - the kid never shuts up. He's like a little adult. I'll say "Joey, whaddya think, which cookie should we make?" He replies "Hmm, let's see".
Anyways, wish us all luck tomorrow and pray for good weather - though I hear a little rain on your wedding day is good luck.
If I don't get a chance tomorrow, I wish you all the happiness in the world tomorrow Adelia.
<3 you hun! And I ate all of these and they were all amazing!
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