Thursday, February 09, 2012

Put A Brownie On It


I was about to go see my friend, and I realized this would be a nice opportunity to share one of my crocheted kitchen towels with someone really special. But then I thought: this looks a bit lonesome... like it wants a purpose.


So I put a brownie on it.

That's better.

And if you are looking for something indulgent, tasty, easy, and slightly tweaked for the health(ier)... then try this:

Get a box of Trader Joe's Brownie Truffle mix... it's an additive free, no dyes mix, and makes really luscious dessert. I prepare it with a light cooking oil (4 ounces,) but this time I finely grated half of a medium zucchini into my measuring cup, and then added oil to make it 4 ounces of zukes and oil. The rest was as directed on the box... they came out as yummy as ever, less greasy, slightly more cake-like, and definitely moist. Just good, you know? One advantage of having seven in the house, frequent visitors, and special friends: baked goods get divided up, and disappear fast!

9 comments:

judy in ky said...

That looks beautiful... good enough to eat. :) I have a box of that mix in my cupboard, I will try that this weekend. There are only two in my house, but baked goods still disappear alarmingly rapidly here, too.

Laura Emily said...

put a brownie on it might just solve most of my problems. :)
looks delicious- and I love the crocheted towel! Gorgeous work.

Alison said...

Oh my, now I've just remembered I was supposed to haras...er, remind Miss Chef to find her zuchinni & choc. cake recipe. Ahem. I will try again tomorrow. Maybe. If I remember. :)

Now it is lunchtime in NC and have brownies on my mind...errmmm...

Miriam said...

I think you have stumbled on the cure for EVERYTHING. Got a problem? Just put a brownie on it, and things will be instantly better. I think I intuited this from an early age - it would explain my lifelong obsession with all things brownie.

Kim said...

I agree. Brownies fix most everything.

nikkipolani said...

Isn't everything better with a little something baked with love?

Natalie, the Chickenblogger said...

I am loving all of this consensus we are enjoying over brownies. Wouldn't it be great if we could meet, in person, and discuss this further, over brownies, of course!

Kate said...

Ha! This made me laugh.

Eli said...

Haha, i know! I come from a large family, and I expect lots of ppl to help me get rid of the desserts f-a-s-t! Now that I'm on my own, I make a lot of friends that way! :)