Dirt Pudding and Ducks

Let me begin by telling you that I am seriously obsessed with this dessert! It all started on Valentine's Day when my friend Kelly brought some to our sweet treat party at work. I ate enough for at least 10 people and she was even so sweet as to bring me a Tupperware with leftovers the next day- heaven! I confess that I may have hidden said leftovers from the bf because I knew how much he would love this. He loves anything with Oreo. I bugged her everyday for the recipe (Thank you, Kelly!) and then was dying for an occasion to make this delicious treat. Note- I have told myself that it is NOT acceptable to make this for no reason and have it sitting around the fridge waiting for me to eat it. Its FAR too dangerous. I forced myself to wait for an event where at least one other person would be present to help eat it!

Fast forward to the Oscars a few weeks later and I was ready to go. I got a plastic bucket and shovel from Michael's for $1, along with some plastic flowers. This was so quick to whip up! I did make myself feel better by using low fat/fat free everything. It was a hit- and Kelly taunted me with another one of her delicious pudding recipes- Banana! Now I'm looking for another party I can bring this one too... yummmm!

On a side note, while the dirt pudding was chilling before it was time to walk down the red carpet, the bf and I headed out to the "pond" for a walk and enjoyed the lovely weather and duckies. :)

One had an eye on G! Actually, he had his only eye on G... There must have been a serious pecking order fight! And now that I think about it, these are geese...HA

Some people can't leave their technology at home!

Curious Monkey Bread

G loves the zoo. He loves monkeys, especially. Sometimes I liken him to Curious George. For Valentine's Day this year I gave him a "Day at the Zoo."

Aren't you kinda (but not really) impressed with my first attempt at PhotoShop to make the "tickets"? Except, I used Pixlr (a free web version). I loved the way the turned out. I also found some other things he may need at the zoo- or for a ride to the zoo. Of course, I had to make some monkey bread too.

It sure would be great for breakfast, but I made it for dessert since it was a weeknight. I did all the steps up to putting it in the oven the day before and then kept it in the fridge overnight. I took it out of the fridge about 30 minutes before I wanted to bake it then baked as direct. SO YUMMY!

I've never made monkey bread before, and I rarely ever eat it, but you have to try this one! It tastes like mini cinnamon sugar butter doughnut holes. G was impressed. I was proud. You can pull it apart with your hands and eat it like a monkey. I prefer a fork. :)

Coffee Filter Wreath

I've been wanting to make this wreath from The Nester for a while now. I finally did it! The best part? It cost less than $5. The second best part? I did it all myself! Total time took about 3 hours probably- but I did it in two parts since I ran out of filters halfway through. I just did it while sitting in front of the TV though, which is probably exactly what I would have been doing anyway! A couple minor hot glue burns (and a ruined manicure) later... TADA! :) Don't you love it? Arent' you proud of me? Why, thank you! :) You are too sweet.

Oh and I thought it was kinda cute that while I was doing my crafting "hobby," the bf was playing with his helicopter. When I took a break because I ran out of filters, he asked if I wanted to go outside to play.

Please take me outside?

A.K.A. go to the "lake" by our complex so he could play with his other "hobby"- a fancy remote-controlled boat.

Yes, those are my kitchen shears... sigh...

 

The bf baked for me!

Isn't that sweet? While I was at game night with this cookie cake, the bf felt inspired by my recent baking frenzy. He set off to make his version of the "Brookie" bars. I'm not too sure what exactly he altered in the recipe, but I do know he added some cocoa powder and some chocolate icing and baked in my 9 inch cake pans... The icing was to cover the overcooked parts... They were tasty, but VERY slightly overcooked...so we used them as doorstops..hehe just kidding!

It was the thought that counts. Just him trying to bake something for me really touched my heart. He was so disappointed that they did not turn out well- it was so cute!

That OK- thanks for trying sweetie! :)