Another month has come and gone. It feels like I blinked and a month passed. Work has been insanely busy, and I've been splitting my time between to two stores - working 9 hour days most of the time. I'm hoping things will quiet down a bit, but it will probably just get busier as we get the North Van store set up - planning to open beginning of October.
Corey is loving his new job! The first few weeks have been great, he is so happy, and grateful for the change. The office building has all the amenities he could need - awesome cafeteria, gym, dry cleaning, car wash - one day he just might not come home! I'm excited to see how it progresses over the next few months, and to see what department he ends up in.
Oh, and Squamish Fest, that was an experience! Long story short - the music was great, the festival was awful. It was just very disorganized for it being the 5th year, and the four of us walked away feeling like it was an experience was never need to have again, and like we are all very mature, responsible adults. But, the music was incredible! The highlights were James Bay, Vance Joy, Sam Smith, Of Monsters and Men, Mother Mother, Alabama Shakes… and being front row for Mumford and Sons!
Week 31 - Brookies, via Life in the Lofthouse - baked for 9-10 minutes, made 42 cookies
These are the best of both worlds - for when you can't decide, which is an issue I have often. They are a little more work than most cookies, since you have to make two batches of dough and smoosh them together, but worth it in the end. I think I'll try a half recipe next time, but it would be a great recipe for a crowd.
These are the best of both worlds - for when you can't decide, which is an issue I have often. They are a little more work than most cookies, since you have to make two batches of dough and smoosh them together, but worth it in the end. I think I'll try a half recipe next time, but it would be a great recipe for a crowd.
Week 32 - Kitchen Sink Cookies, via Fork to Belly - baked for 8-9 minutes, *half recipe made 19 cookies
I'm on a chunks-in-my-cookies kick at the moment, and these definitely filled that craving. They are a simple drop cookie, that you could really add in whatever you have on hand. I subbed the butterscotch chips for toffee bits, that's what I had in the pantry. They turned out a bit sweeter than I expected - maybe because of the white chocolate or the coconut, although I used unsweetened coconut.
I'm on a chunks-in-my-cookies kick at the moment, and these definitely filled that craving. They are a simple drop cookie, that you could really add in whatever you have on hand. I subbed the butterscotch chips for toffee bits, that's what I had in the pantry. They turned out a bit sweeter than I expected - maybe because of the white chocolate or the coconut, although I used unsweetened coconut.
Week 33 - Kitsilano Cookies, via Foodess - baked for 11 minutes, *half recipe made 18 cookies
I've had my eye on this recipe for a while now. There used to be a cafe on 4th & Yew here in Vancouver, called Kits Coffee. We used to go there all the time for coffee with Corey's sister Stacey when she lived down the street from there. It closed a few years back, and is now 49th Parallel/Lucky's Doughnuts - which we still visit frequently. I remember always seeing these cookies, and being intrigued. So, when I found this recipe it immediately went of my to-do list. They could totally pass as healthy in my kitchen - I'm not going to lie, I ate them for breakfast the other day. I subbed the flax seeds for ground flax, and the currants for dried cherries.
I've had my eye on this recipe for a while now. There used to be a cafe on 4th & Yew here in Vancouver, called Kits Coffee. We used to go there all the time for coffee with Corey's sister Stacey when she lived down the street from there. It closed a few years back, and is now 49th Parallel/Lucky's Doughnuts - which we still visit frequently. I remember always seeing these cookies, and being intrigued. So, when I found this recipe it immediately went of my to-do list. They could totally pass as healthy in my kitchen - I'm not going to lie, I ate them for breakfast the other day. I subbed the flax seeds for ground flax, and the currants for dried cherries.
Week 34 - Flourless Double Chocolate Pecan Cookies, via Martha Stewart - baked for 18 minutes, made 12 cookies
It's that time again, I have a stash of egg whites in my freezer - keeping my bananas company. And we were planning a visit to The Mulligans', so a flourless cookie was in order. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans, bringing a storm and power outage, so our visit was postponed. These were almost too simple - six ingredients, no mixer required. I was intrigued by the fact that you don't need to whip the egg whites, and you add the wet to the dry - which goes against the usual cookie method. I subbed the 1 1/2 cups of pecans for a mix (about 1/2 cup each) of pecans, hazelnuts and cashews. The cookies turned out huge! I would probably make them smaller next time, and adjust the baking time accordingly. But, they are lovely shiny, crackly, and chewy.
It's that time again, I have a stash of egg whites in my freezer - keeping my bananas company. And we were planning a visit to The Mulligans', so a flourless cookie was in order. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans, bringing a storm and power outage, so our visit was postponed. These were almost too simple - six ingredients, no mixer required. I was intrigued by the fact that you don't need to whip the egg whites, and you add the wet to the dry - which goes against the usual cookie method. I subbed the 1 1/2 cups of pecans for a mix (about 1/2 cup each) of pecans, hazelnuts and cashews. The cookies turned out huge! I would probably make them smaller next time, and adjust the baking time accordingly. But, they are lovely shiny, crackly, and chewy.
So, summer is coming to an end. I'm still feel like I'm trying to get back into a routine, the change in seasons may help with that. It has been pouring rain here for the past few days, and is supposed to continue for the rest of the week. I don't mind it much though, feels like home. And its a good excuse to curl up on the couch with a cup of tea.
Wishing we could all be together, even just for an afternoon tea.
Sending love,
Xo, A
