My girls
We got a lot of snow last night. Last week’s snowstorm hit us this weekend instead. We were planning on driving about an hour away to see my daughter’s show choir competition. The weather continues to be the deciding factor in whether or not we go. I hate driving in winter weather almost more than anything. While it seems like it is clearing up now, blowing snow and ice remain in the afternoon forecast. Thankfully, 3 more competitions are on the calendar and I have committed to meeting family at 2 of the 3. We may decide to err on the side of caution today and stay home.
Last night’s snowstorm was kind of nice. It forced us to stay in and properly unwind from the work week. I had put some lentil soup in the crockpot before leaving for work yesterday, making dinner prep and clean up very easy last night. We watched Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (which I liked, my husband hated), snuggled with the dogs and popped a big batch of popcorn. It was nice to turn in early last night with a good book. I was sound asleep by 10:45.
Given the likelihood that we will be staying home today, I plan to make some brownies, a loaf of bread, get a good walk in and finish a book. We have dinner plans for tonight, that is why I am going make some delicious brownies for dessert to serve with ice cream, here is the recipe.
Brownies
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F . Grease an 8-inch square pan.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
What are your plans for this snowy Saturday?
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