So this awesome blogger, Julie, has started a cooking challenge and guess what it is?
She is making a recipe from How Sweet It Is everyday for a year! She has been a great supporter of my blog for months, so if you are looking for extra reviews of some of the recipes, her site can help you out. I am confident she will only give 100% honest reviews. I’m so honored! Oh, and I sort of think this is funny since I develop recipes while laying in bed at night, while on the elliptical, and while ignoring vegetables. And I cook while wearing sweatpants from high school.
Moving right along…
Do you want to see the gluttony that occurred in my kitchen this afternoon? I made TWO batches of Better Than Crack Brownies and one large batch of chocolate chip cookies. I think I gained eighteen pounds. Fortunately (unfortunately?) everything is leaving this house tomorrow morning.
Butter and sugar only. Aka, my life elixir.
Lickables.
I clearly didn’t clean as I went. Does that make sense?
But I certainly practiced quality control like it was my job.
And I’ll leave you with that.
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
that’s so cool! you are amazing at what you do, friend! glad everyone is catching on :)
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Ohmygosh, Julie sounds like such a sweetie! I’ll definitely stop by her blog to see how things are going! :-)
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You.Are.Kidding.Me.
I die!! They look fantastic!
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I did read about that – Someday I hope to be quite as cool as you. :) It most likely won’t happen though.
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How fun! What a great honor! =)
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That sounds awesome – and seriously, magic happens when you cream butter and sugar together.
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I have only been following your blog a couple months but I really like it, and you! Now I know it was meant to be, we have the same plates! Gotta love Butler’s Pantry!
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Jessica — February 4th, 2011 @ 2:58 am
Thank you! :) And that is so funny, I get asked SO much about these plates!!
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How awesome she is doing that! I like the title of your post:)
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How exciting!!! What an honor…very very very cool!!! It will be so fun to watch Julie’s blog!
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How awesome! I would love to do that.. but I think I may gain a few pounds making one of your recipes every single day.. he :)
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Aaww, that is such a nice tribute to your blog!! Those brownies look ah-mazing, too!
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Gah! That’s so fun! But what event are all the treats for?!
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Jessica — February 4th, 2011 @ 1:02 pm
Half of them are going to my husband’s work for a Steeler party and the other half are for the winner of a bake sale I participated in!
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Creaming butter and sugar makes me so happy.
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Wow you have 365 recipes on your blog?! That a lot of volume! Very cool.
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Oy my heavens, if that’s not a sign of you complete famousness, what is? HOW SWEET EATS FOR PRESIDENT! :D
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Jessica — February 4th, 2011 @ 4:13 am
Oh my gosh you crack me up. I am so not famous. But I love you.
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Hannah — February 4th, 2011 @ 4:15 am
Back atcha ;) I even sometimes know how to spell “your” instead of you. And if the president idea doesn’t float, how about Prime Minister of Australia? We’ve already got a female PM, so that barrier has been broken for you ;)
Jessica — February 4th, 2011 @ 4:17 am
I would totally be game if that didn’t consist of me flying on a place for a million hours to get there.
Hannah — February 4th, 2011 @ 4:26 am
Anything Oprah can do, you can do better!
That is so amazing! and what a testament to you and your recipes. THIS is what you have worked for. Congrats, Jessica!
And Julie, lmk if you need help eating any leftovers :)
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Julie — February 4th, 2011 @ 11:23 pm
There will be definitely be leftovers at some point because while I can’t wait to cook all of this…there is no way I can eat all of this!
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Drooling over the peanut butter cup wrappers! Whatever recipe calls for those is heaven to me. :-)
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Jessica — February 4th, 2011 @ 12:16 pm
It’s the better than crack brownies!
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super cool to see Julie will be making your recipes for a year. she’s gonna be eating GOOD!
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What a great idea Julie has! Those cookies and brownies look to die for! I’m not sure why you are getting rid of them, though! I would freeze them for the Super Bowl! :-)
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Jessica — February 4th, 2011 @ 2:06 pm
I had to make them for my husband’s work and a bake sale winner! Ill make more for sunday. :)
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My mouth is watering… Yum!
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That is SO COOL!!! I can’t wait to see her cooking adventures, as I know she is going to have tons of yummy eats since your recipes are awesome!
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That is really fun! You’re a celebrity!
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so when i get home tonight can i just drive over for some treats? :)
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Better Than Crack brownies are da bomb! Too bad they are all leaving your house tonight, but perhaps you are going where they are going! I hope so!
Eat it up girl!
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She’s gonna have the best year ever!
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I’m baking a batch of better than crack brownies this afternoon! They were requested by the hostess of the superbowl party I’m attending. :)
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How cool is is that you’ve inspired a blogger to try all of your recipes! That’s fantastic! I can’t wait to check up on her progress.
Also, I’ll take a cookie. Or some dough. Or just some melted chocolate licked off of a spatula.
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That is SO awesome!
Mmm, lookin’ good there, brownie…and, err, cookie.
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Aww, this is SOOOO cool!!!!!!!!! Julie is GENIOUS! :) I think it’s a fantastic idea to make a Jess recipe everyday! She’ll definitely be eating good :D
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that is SO awesome Jess!! I would tell her to stay away from that pan of better than crack brownies :)
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That is so cool!!! I am heading over to her blog to start following!
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