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!
The fast forward bits were fabulous and hilarious, so glad you put those in! I loved the whole thing. And yum by the way!!
LOVE this video – you did such a great job! You are so freakin’ cute I can hardly stand it. And your voice is way different than I imagine it in my head reading your blog every day (isn’t it funny how that happens? I kind of forgot you live in Canada so I wasn’t expecting your Canadian accent – ha. Super cute though :)
I have voted for you from the very start of PFB, and will continue to vote for you as long as you’re in it. You are such an inspiration and have such a fun blog voice.
And Eric, your smile at the end wasn’t (that) creepy…more just awkward. Haha, TOTALLY kidding! :D
angela,
love your blog! been following it for a year now & am just now commenting! (i know, im a creeper)
:-)
anyways, i just wanted to say your video is so cute; the bloopers at the end make the whole video so personable. got my vote for sure.
btw, i’m OBSESSED with your recipes; they never let me down! I’m definitely making these & using the ingredient filled mason jars as holiday gifts! thanks for the tips! you’re like the younger, healthy, vegan, better looking, canadian martha stewart!
<3 thanks for sharing!
Right, so Food Network needs to pick you up, STAT. Rachel Ray has nothing on you girl. Those blondies look amazing and they will be baked next week. Yum!
You.are.beyond.amazing. Mind blown. I can’t waaaaait to make these!!
Angela
Your video is ADORABLE! Love the bloopers. The blondies look scrumptious just like the rest of your recipes. Great holiday gift idea too!
Fantastic.. you have this contest.. hands down! :)
Ok, first of all THANK-YOU because now I know what I’m making my friends and co-workers for Christmas gifts!! Um, secondly, you and your hubs are so cute I was sitting here watching with a huge grin on my face the whole time…made my cheeks hurt!
I can’t wait to have a Blondie making day soon…. :-)
I can’t stop smiling! Not only was that an awesome food vlog, the bloopers were way too funny! You most definitely have my vote! :-) Such a good idea for the cheap gifts…I’m going to put that to good use this holiday season!
Angela- you are hilarious!
It’s so much fun to see you in video form after months of reading your posts. The outtakes were my favorite part.
These are definitely on my to-make list. I can’t wait to give them away at the holidays!
love the out-takes! congratulations, a great job.
This video is awesome! I love that you included the outtakes as well. The ones in front of the fire are especially hilarious :-) Love that you guys had FUN with this and allowed your real selves to shine through.
Thanks everyone! :) You are too sweet!
Oh my gosh, the two of you are adorable! This was so fun to watch! You’ve got a fan for as long as your blog runs (Can that be forever, by the way?) Just made your pumpkin spice cake today and all I can think about is having just *one* more slice… yum-o. Your blondies will definitely by made in the very near future!
Great job!! Great idea. I love all of your recipes :-)
Amazing. You are SO winning this competition! Keep up the great work. :)
This video is amazing! You (and Eric) are beyond adorable and I can tell how much effort this video took! My favorite blooper was at 7:50, where you kind of looked like a lizard! Too funny! I can’t wait to see you take Reader’s Choice again!
haha lizard…love that!
It was weird b/c when we watched the footage I didnt even remember doing half of those things…I guess I am weirder than I realize!
I was smiling through the whole thing! These look so good, and the video was awesome :)
This made me so happy! What a great video, gift idea and delicious looking treat!!! =D
Wow, what an AMAZING job! You really put your heart and soul into each and every recipe you create, and now we have a first-hand account! I hope you win!