Losing Faith ...

I am going to be real honest here. The reviews on the Baking from my Home to Yours Cookbook are Fabulous and the pictures, I know I get sucked into things from the pictures, but I need a reason to keep on believing. I thought this would be a fun way to keep in touch, see what is going on in each other lives and try out different recipes from a great cookbook, but so far nothing too spectacular...
But - I am NOT a quitter! So I rolled up my sleeves pulled the stickers off of my brand spankin' new mini muffin pan and plowed forward. I have regrouped - I now have a fabulous sous chef - he does not say much - but he is there to cheer me on and always holds out a helpful hand, so I shall keep trying to find an Out of the Ballpark recipe that I LOVE.
On to the Brownie Buttons, as selected by Head Sista. I read the recipe through and thought 2-1/2 ounces of chocolate, 1/4 cup of flour - WHAT?!?!?! Who is this recipe for Munchkins? Reverting to my Motto - More is More (MIM) I tripled the recipe and improvised from there. 1 Teaspoon of batter in each cup - SERIOUSLY? - who thinks that is going to work? I filled the pans with about 1 Tablespoon of batter which was close to 2/3 rds full and they did rise and filled up the pan. I added the orange zest and iced them with the white chocolate. I thought they were OK they reminded me of those chocolate oranges you see around the holidays which the hubs loves! So of course he LOVED these. Woo Hoo for him - eh, for me.


CB PLEASE locate your SD card or bite the bullet and purchase another. I need more photos of T3, not to mention shots from your upcoming vacation, you know the usuals ... sunsets, drinks, water and T2 in his speedo. I am headed south for the weekend hubs in the mood for Art, I am in the mood for alcohol and some hanging with my Second Sista (I hope he doesn't cramp OUR style) you know there will be food involved - and yes I have my SD card and I will update everyone soon.

Oh, time to pick another round of recipes. Let me know your choice.