Friends & Kitties!
Whew...is it Sunday already?
I've been busy, so this is gonna be a short one. I got up at 0230 Tuesday morning to work half a grave shift and Wednesday I attended a seminar for work. Thank goodness for overtime pay.
Thursday I visited the unbelievably adorable Quill--man is it HARD to photograph a tiny kitten directly converting mass to energy! But I did get some good ones--AND, I got to love on him for a tiny bit, once he decided I wasn't all weird and stuff.
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| A less-than-successful kitten action photo! |
Friday, it was back to work, and baking in the evening. We've been swimming at a friend's house a few times a week so I made brownies in exchange. This recipe is killer.
Trink's Fudge Brownies
2 ounces baker's chocolate
1/2 Cup butter
1 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup chopped walnuts
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 Cup flour
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat in a saucepan. Stir in sugar, walnuts, and vanilla. Lightly whisk eggs and blend in. Stir in flour. (Don't stir too much or the brownies will be stiff.)
Transfer to a greased 8x8 pan, and bake 25-30 minutes at 350F, until a finger pressed on top leaves an impression. Let cool.
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
(of course there's frosting!)
1 ounce baker's chocolate, melted
3 TBS room temperature butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Cup-plus confectioner's sugar
a little milk
Combine melted chocolate, butter, and vanilla. (I use a hand electric mixer) Add the confectioner's sugar a little at a time, adding a few drops of milk when the mixture gets too stiff. Spread on partially cooled brownies. Lick bowl and beaters!
Um. I have no picture to share as they are All Gone...
Next week I'll have lots of photos, Scott's been busy again, and the park (across the street from us) is beginning to take shape!
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| Here's a hint... |
Happy Sunday!
XX Sheebie XX
Quill is cute! And OMG! Those brownies sound like heaven!
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Nellie's Mom
Brownies!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Human says.....Uh, did you have to use the oven? Or did you just put the pan of batter outside?
ReplyDeleteOkay, Quill is almost as cute as Miss Madie Mittens. I haven't huffed her yet, though. I'll try it tomorrow and let you know.
Mom...do not get on Expedia.com...do not book a flight to Vegas...we are cute enough for you! MOM!!!! You love us best, right?
ReplyDeleteOh Quill is making mom all woozy and stuff.
Kitten action shots are hard to get focussed! And I'll be trying those brownies... ~ Mark
ReplyDeleteBaking is good
ReplyDeleteum... the plant say's it's 'deer safe'. I'm so happy you have that base covered what with the forest they are planting across the street!
ReplyDeleteMOL at Spitty's remark about just placing the brownie batter outside.
xoxo
Ms. Stella O'Houligan
Hmph. I don't know about these recipes - they don't look like the kind of thing you could share with the cats.
ReplyDeleteI bet Quill was fun. I also bet he wouldn't be impressed by brownies or chivda either.
If you've never had plumbago, you're going to love it. It's a beautiful plant. I used it to line my driveway when I lived in Boise. And it's very easy to care for. You just cut it back to the ground every year and then let it go.
ReplyDeleteWhew! We thought Sundays were fur takin it easy!
ReplyDeleteMy human is a chocoholic!!! She cannot resist brownies!
ReplyDeleteThat kitten Quill is a cutie!
Sunday and brownies - purrrfect combo!
ReplyDeleteoh that kitten pic is way too cute..sounds like you are busy and enjoying a dip in the pool..that recipe sounds devine..must try them.;) have a great sunday:)
ReplyDeleteAwwww Quill is soooo cute. Those brownies look yummy. I'm going to show the receipe to Kyrrie when she gets up and see if she will make some yummy :)xx
ReplyDeleteFunny re Quill converting mass to energy. We hope you or Meg will post more pics soon.
ReplyDeleteThat's one cute kitty and a yummy sounding recipe!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Love that kitten shot! And can you please mail me some brownies?
ReplyDeleteANd I have never heard of plumbago but it looks beautiful. "OOOoo, my plumbago is acting up again!" No, wait, that's something else...
Those brownies sound awesome! Too bad us kitties can't have chocolate. But mom says she'll make them for her and dad-guy...and probably eat the whole pan herself. Hehehe.
ReplyDeleteThis is cool it's like I have two blogs this week! Hey that has me thinking....
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Quill is so utterly beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great yummy recipes!!
Chivda - Bombay Mix? Love bombay mix!!!! I always fish for the peanuts though! LOL! Take care
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what fun....mom got distracted by the idea of brownies though.....
ReplyDeleteMiles and I would love for Quill to come over right now to playyyyy
ReplyDeleteYou take marvelous photos!
big bonks for a very REST full day!
Exhausted just reading!!!
ReplyDeleteOne day maybe there will be decent gluten free recipe for brownies or any cake really that doesn't result in something that resembles a cannonball!! :))
Flynn is such a little cutie! The brownies sound delicious and I am going to make a batch. To heck with the diet!!! I had to google confectioner's sugar and we call it icing sugar. Should have guessed really.
ReplyDeleteWe need to take a nap after reading all that!
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
bet you have an all new respect for Laurie over at IBKC..
ReplyDeleteThose brownies sound delicious.
I love Indian food. I'll have to try Chivda.
ReplyDeleteWOW, you really have had a busy. And unexpected guests? Sounds like you and your husband had a good time with them.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are enjoying your summer!
Mary Ann and the Very Best Cats
Quill and thrill just seem to go together!
ReplyDeleteMy mom says the oven is OFF until October. :-(
ReplyDeleteLove Indian food and must try that Chivda recipe. Oh oh should not have looked a the brownie recipe on an empty stomach! Craving!
ReplyDeleteWe think the Quill action shot was certainly a success, because our ears are still ringing from our mom squeeing about it. Speaking of mom, she says 'Thank you!" for the brownie recipe. It sounds delish!
ReplyDeleteI think your kitten shots came out great. Hope next week is quieter. Thanks for the birthday visits.
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I wanna be your neighbor :)
ReplyDeleteWe think you did a fantastic job of capturing that Quill Boy. Gosh he is cute. He does sound like a handful but that is probably good for Meg.
ReplyDeleteThose brownies sound delish. Can't wait to try them. Chocolate is my favorite. Have a good week hopefully.
Oh Quill, I am enc haunted and speaking of that I am enchanted wif dose brownies.
ReplyDeleteLooks to mew like your gardener has been hard at work again. We'd love to have him come here and putter around in our dirt piles. he he - room and board included.
ReplyDeleteWow, that portion of Quill is adorable! Lots of yummies and pretties! coolies!
ReplyDeleteyour Baker's Dozen are great...but that Quill is totally darling!
ReplyDeleteMmmmm, brownies... I am going to have to try that frosting next time I make brownies. Don't know why it hasn't occurred to me before to load MORE chocolaty goodness on top of my brownies...
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