I’ve a one track mind today.

Another sure-fire way to my heart: Caprese Salad.

Had a cookin’ kind of day

I still feel like poo, but, again, it’s a better kind of poo today than it was yesterday! Given the improvement, I was up for a bit of cookery. I made these brownies (though I used coffee rather than water). They are very good; I must say. If I could add anything to make them better, it’d be toasted almonds…I think they’d add even more richness to the brownies.

While they were baking, I sauteed some onion and spinach in butter with garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. I made some mashed potatoes with [more] butter and chicken stock, then added the spinach mixture and two large dollops of sour cream. I mixed it all really well and it, too, was pretty tasty. Next time I make these (and there likely will be a next time as everyone seemed to love them), I think I will also add parmesan cheese, smooth it out in a baking pan, and bake it until it’s golden.

Yup. I have to say, both dishes are very comfort-food-y and I feel rather sated, warm, and happy—as if I’ve had a hug from someone I love. As much as I like food, I can’t say I ever look at it that emotionally, but this stuff was particularly comfort-y.

OMGosh, I’m alone in the house with a can of Reddi-Whip.

I want this. A lot.

I want this. A lot.

feedorgetout:

diet-killers:

Cheesecake (by Kim Ulmanis)

This is pretty much my entire Christmas Wishlist.

feedorgetout:

diet-killers:

Cheesecake (by Kim Ulmanis)

This is pretty much my entire Christmas Wishlist.

Everything except the green bean casserole… 

Our Thanksgiving dinner so far.

Eat this, Million Moms.

Eat this, Million Moms.

diet-killers:

(via Frozen Mocha Cake with Chocolate Ganache Glaze: Recipe : bonappetit.com)
This is indeed like comfort in a cup.

This is indeed like comfort in a cup.