My youngest and I baked brownies last night. To prevent you from calling me June, let me make some things clear. I went Christmas shopping with my girlfriend. We left the house at 10:00 am, and didn't get back until 6:00 pm. See #84. She wore me out, but man, I made a serious dent in my shopping. I even scored a pair of overalls for my oldest (even if they are a bit too long) for $8. I love outlet malls.
Being the stellular, nutritious concious mom that I am, I made them macaroni and cheese for dinner, with a side of peaches. I wasn't even hungry. My feet hurt. I made my husband fend for himself. He pouts worse than the dog.
As you know, no dinner is complete without dessert. Dear God in Heaven, I didn't have anything. No cookies, no ice cream. Nothing. I'm surprised they haven't arrested me yet.
In an attempt to ward off a visit from CPS, I went digging through my pantry and found a boxed mix of brownies. Saints preserve me, I even had the eggs and oil required.
I love Duncan. He and I go way back. He came to the rescue once again. Betty does just as well, but, you know...she's not my type.
The girls both wanted to lick the bowl and spoon clean. How many of you can relate to this? As I was pooring the batter into the pan, they said "that's enough mom, leave some for us." Mind you, I'd only poored about 3/4 of a cup in the pan at that time.
It always amazes me. How licking a bowl clean (even if I give them a spoon) can leave a child looking like they dumped their whole entire face in the bowl. I was relieved to find out that brownie batter comes off with a little soap and water.
Guess that's why I make them take their shirts of first.
Comments
mmmmm...brownies...
Posted by: Mellie Helen at December 13, 2004 08:10 PM
MrZoot is always the one licking the bowl clean at our house - and I have issues with raw eggs so I'm always disgusted by that!
Posted by: Zot at December 14, 2004 11:56 AM
I have never used the oven in my stove, however, I do know all about cookie dough and the very best part of the baking thing is indeed licking the bowl.
I might not bake...but I know others who do.
Great blog, I have just blogrolled you and I will return often: yes, you have been warned.
Posted by: Michele at December 14, 2004 01:26 PM
Moogie :) lol yup done this myself when I was younger indeed. hmm the only thing I can bake (yes you heard me I can bake) apart from a sponge is rock buns hmm i got the recipe somewhere and they ain't complex to make nice and sweet but not too sugary :)
Posted by: Gopher at December 14, 2004 02:30 PM
It is a battle to near death around here for the batter bowl. I can so relate to the big mess from a little bit of batter.
Posted by: Melonie at December 14, 2004 07:46 PM
Heh... I get first dibs at bowl licking around here 'cos I am the mother, and therefore, I WIN! Assuming I ever bake anything of course...what IS that oven thingy for anyway?
Posted by: DaFFy at December 15, 2004 06:15 AM