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!
Great video!!! The bloopers were hilarious!
OMG that was soooooo cute! I watched in with headphones on in the library (naughty student that I am) and had to try so hard not to laugh out loud at the bloopers part. Haha. I also loved the historical background of blondies, so awesome.
You rock! So does Eric! And Blondies!
That is an awesome video and I love the gift idea.
You are amazing! Your video is fabulous and your treats look delicious, as always. Eric did a great job as cameraman and the bloopers were such a great idea. I’ll be voting for you (again!)…I SO want you to write a cookbook and have a food show. Awesome work!
Angela, you’ve got this contest in the bag! LOVE the video, LOVE the blondies and LOVE the variation! I am TOTALLY giving some of these away for Christmas! You are amazing!
Great video! I also was thinking of The Food Network as I watched the video. The bloppers at the end was a nice touch. I will be voting on Monday. Your hard work will pay off.
Oh my gosh you totally outdid yourself, this was super amazing!! Ur going to win for sure xx
you are ADORABLE!!!!!
Great job! This is why you need your own show! Food Network here you come! :) You have my vote!!!
I LOVE THIS VIDEO. You are hilarious, and come across as completely genuine. In fact, you sound exactly as I’d imagine you would from your blog.
These look delicious – definitely going to make them, and you’re right, they are such a fabulous gift idea.
LOVE IT!
LOVED this video!!! you and Eric were so adorable and it looks like you guys had a blast making this. I definitely think TV is in your future! :-D good luck with the competition!
Dear Food Network – THIS IS YOUR NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR.
That is all.
Amazing so cute, excellent job.
That was fantastic! I absolutely loved the out-takes. I was seriously cracking up! Great job!
Your video is so cute! And what a great idea. I love the gift jars!
You are so cute! I love the bloopers at the end!!!
great job! you guys are adorable!
Angela I LOVE this =) you are so creative and amazing. Please make a cookbooK!
HILARIOUS!! That is a GREAT video!! :-) You will DEFINITELY move onto the next round!!
Wow girl you’ve outdone yourself once again!! Fantastic gift idea and it looks delish!
It’s clear that you are having fun and doing exactly what you should be doing!