– I’ve been getting spam comments up the wazoo, lately. I thought, Hey, maybe that’s the internet’s way of telling me to update. It’s probably not, but whatever gets me typing, right?
– One of the blogs I read (Heather Eats Almond Butter) mentioned this brownie fudge stuff, and I had to try it out. Packaged brownie mix + pumpkin puree + oven = something edible? Yes! I really like it. Really. I still have a lot of frozen pumpkin downstairs (from last year’s garden), so it’s handy to find a new use for it. I suppose the fudginess of the result depends on the mix-to-pumpkin ratio; I used a smaller box mix (not the family-sized one) and less pumpkin, and I would say the finished item is more like fudgy brownies than brownie-fudge. But, you know, it’s chocolate-y, so I’ve spent more time eating it than thinking about it.
– Adorable cats are adorable. Birdy is just over five months old now and weighs 5.5 pounds. Beany will be four years old in September and weighs 7.5 pounds. She’s a little cat, and she spends so much time chasing Birdy around. She’s noticeably slimmed down since Baby Cat came to stay.
– I’ve been having a creative explosion in my brain, lately. I made a little ring-bound notebook for grocery lists, found some iron-on transfer sheets and made a coin purse with the Minneapolis skyline on it, sewed a bright yellow trunk bag for my bright yellow bike, and went to Paint Your Plate with Alex and her sister and painted a mug. I should really take some pictures of all those things (well, I WILL take a picture of the mug once it’s been fired). Because I’ve been so inspired lately, I checked my biorhythms, thinking they must be at their peaks, but no — I should be stupid and lazy and clumsy right now. (I don’t really give biorhythms any credence, but it’s like reading a horoscope…)
I WANT THAT BROWNIE THIS INSTANT!!!!!!!!
In other news, you are a very talented mug painter. I am not. And I’m okay with that.
My this looks so delish! Of course being such an active person you can eat anything Anna and still stay healthy – but too many of these would not be good for my midriff – but I could squeeze in a couple I’m sure. Looking forward to seeing you mug but don’t forget to include your other crafty creations.
Oh, and yes, cats are adorable – yours and mine too!
Where are you getting your pumpkin puree from? All the stores I’ve gone to don’t have it right now (because of a crop problem last year and not having the supplies on reserve)…
Katie — I grew, cooked, pureed, and froze my own pumpkins last year. I’m surprised TJ’s don’t have any. Butternut puree would also work, or I could even supply you with a cup or two!