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 love the idea of peppermint “peppernut!” blondies. How creative! I also love the outtakes, it made the video seem real and a little down to earth. It was fun seeing “behind the scenes!”
omg if you only knew how many times I said that (that wasn’t all the outtakes by any means!!!) :)
I am so excited about this post! I have been looking for some good foods in jars to send to my sister in Africa and these look perfect!!
Oh my goodness, Oh She Glows! Completely fabulous.
Eric’s cameo at the end was priceless. My housemate had to ask me why on earth I was giggling so hard.
Nice work to you both. :)
He stole the whole show didn’t he? haha ;)
This was great! All the outtakes made me giggle. :)
so cute!
Great job Angela! I loved the video and the blondies look delicious!
Angela (fellow blonde : ) ,
your happiness and positivity is so contagious! i think your spirit just radiates from deep within and ‘cooks up’ all your super delicious looking food, now thats true ‘soul food’ : ) thanks for sharing all of it with us!!
P.S. . . . when can we start voting??
Your video is sooo good! Loved how Eric joined in at the end.
And the bloopers sure gave me a good laugh! (I watched it a a cafe and looked weird too :P).
I actually didn’t know what blondies were! And they all look delicious :).
OMGOSH I loveee the bloopers hahahah they are too funny- this recipe is so fun and a perfect holiday idea ! thank you Angela! And congrats on the video this is amazing, awesome job!!
A really creative video and recipes! Loved the blooper reel!
This was so CUTE! I can not wait to make these and the bloopers at the end were AWESOME!
Love, love, love! LOL at the bloopers and how cool of Eric to join you! I don’t think I’d get my Blonde Bomber to quit laughing at me long enough to hold the video camera, much less actually have lines. LMAO.
This was classic Ange!
You nailed it!!!
not only am i making those for my family for the holiday….but that video was absolutely mazing! so cute and totally you! i love the blooper real…..they will really help people who are not familiar with the blog, get a sense of who you really are! you are definitely gonna win!
Super cute. I am impressed with the variety of holidays represented here.
But you know what? You got me with CARAMELIZED BANANA. Wowee. Definitely want some of those right now.
Great job on the video demo Angela, and very well-chosen baking idea -I really enjoyed watching your presentation (twice, actually.) Best of luck, and I hope that you make it to the end!! :)
youve got to be the most adorable little thing. Those blondies look ridic!! Good job on the video missy, im voting for ya :)
Delicious! Great work. Love the gift idea :)
Heidi xo
This is incredible, Angela! I can really tell that you put your heart and soul into this video; your hard word paid off! I especially love the bloopers reel, hehe. I can’t wait to make peppermint blondies… and now I have a reason to go back for that peppermint extract that is on sale at my local co-op ;)
Best of luck to you this round. I’m voting for you!
This was such an amazing video Angela! Like always, your creativity and passion shines through. Great idea to include the blooper out-takes, too. The best of luck with voting, I know you will do great!!