As I sit here at my computer screen anticipating my Project Food Blog video post, I can’t help but wonder, “What do I write? Do I just show the video? Do I hide under my desk with a basket full of Christmas Blondies listening to Bing Crosby?”
[Trust me, I have to hide these from my husband…]
I ponder these deep thoughts as I stare at the screen before me. I sip some celebratory Merlot because 8 long nights of video editing sucked the life out of me and I need to feel blood pumping through my veins again. Before I know it, my cheeks have a lovely red glow to them perfect for the holiday season.
And then, like a bolt of lightning from the Baking Gods above, it hits me plain and simple.
I love this.
I love the recipe creation, the baking, the photography, and the taste-testing (wink, wink). Even baking disasters have their value. For example, this morning, I learned that one should never pour boiling water into Arrowroot powder (try it, I dare you…).
The only thing I love doing more than these things, is having the privilege to share my passion with you. I feel extremely lucky to be able to do what I do everyday. This blog right here is the part that leaves me running from my kitchen to my desk, typing away furiously with excitement and a dorky grin.
I don’t take myself or my food too seriously and my hope is that you will walk away from this video excited to create magic in your own kitchen. All of the recipes are a cinch to whip up and even the most fearful baker can have recipe success.
Laugh at yourself, forgive your baking flops, and most of all, take some time for yourself this holiday season.
My goal was to create unique and easy Blondie recipes that would also be easy on the budget during an otherwise expensive time of the year. The Blondie In A Jar gifts cost under $3 to make!
All you have to do is print out the recipe cards, attach them to your filled jars, and then ship them to my address to your friends and family or give them as a hostess gift.
[Please note that butter can be substituted for vegan butter spread (this is also indicated on the recipe card).]
Now go and get your holiday bake on!
Just be sure to save us some.
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Voting is now open for Challenge #7. I appreciate your support in advancing me to round 8!
I loved the video and I especially loved the out-takes at the end … too funny, you had me laughing so hard I started to cry! I am doing a cookie in the jar gift for the children/parents at my centre, I might have to change my plans and do one of your blondie recipes instead. I will definitely be voting for you Monday!!
I was laughing so hard at the bloopers, too! Amazing video, you did a fantastic job!! :)
Oh my gosh, Angela! How is it possible that a woman with a voice as soft and gentle of yours is teeming over with so much fire and passion?! I love it! These look (shocker) delicious and I love that you recruited Eric for the end. Too sweet!
That was a cute video!!! I love the Christmas gift idea. I want to try that out this year!
OMG, I LOVE THIS!!! This is seriously amazing. Please send this in to the Food Network!! I cracked up at the bloopers and the peppernut, haha!! Thanks to you I think I have all of my Christmas gifts set! :)
Wow, Angela I am very impressed! Your video is amazing, you should be so proud! Not only is the video awesome and does the food looks amazing, the gift idea is fabulous – I’m in love with this idea.
Ange, this video will keep me warm for hours! Your laugh and your passion for baking are so infectious; thank you for sharing with us!
amazing video Angela!! I see the food network in your future for sure. I’ll be voting for you as soon as it opens tomorrow, I hope you win!
Amazing, Ange. You definitely have that something special going on because I realized at the end (even before the bloopers!) that I had been watching the entire time with a smile on my face. :)
The video is just amazing! Congratulations on a wonderful job.
Love the out-takes at the end.
I love the video! It’s so professional yet has such a personal touch to it. The bloopers at the end were infectiously adorable. Although I would argue that us brunettes have a good time too, congrats on the awesome vid ;-)
angelaaaaaa…..UHMAZINGGGG. so worth the wait for this video and was so glad eric made his appearance at the end haha. and thank you for the easiest/cutest holiday gift idea ever:)
That video was SO good!!!! it’s obvious you put a lot of hard work into it, and it paid off. What an amazing gift idea as well!
The bloopers make the video 100x better too!! that was perfect.
whenever I ask myself “what should I make for supper tonight?” I go to your website and ta-da, ideas galore :)
You are too cute :) Great video and I loooved the outtakes-nice touch! Those jars are super cute and such great gift ideas.
Love! love love love love love love love
Amazing! Loved watching every second of the video and the adorable gift idea with all the details, creativity and hard work you put into it. My husband looked over at me and asked what I was watching because I had a big smile on my face! :)
oh my gosh I love the bloopers and outtakes at the end- peppernut yummm ;)
Cute video, and a lovely idea! :D
Angela, I loved the video!! Your bloopers are hilarious. I can never keep a straight face on video blogs hah :) Good luck with PFB!
Thanks for the gift idea, these look amazing. Your video turned out incredible can’t wait to see the pumpkin recipe you’ve been working on for next round
I love it!!! I will be voting for you first thing tomorrow!