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!
Angela…omg this is amazing!! First, hearing your voice and seeing you and all your wonderful goodies…if a picture is worth a million words, a video is worth 10 million!
Love it!
The food looks beyond amazing…and you really need to sell this stuff. Oh wait, you do :)
Oh and I love how it’s budget friendly. It’s nice to see recipes that use REAL ingredients that dont’ cost a fortune and that arent hard to source and get a hold of. Raw cocao powder from the amazon rainforest is nice, just not super practical for us mere mortals. LOL
Great job, Angela!!!
:)
Oh my gosh I LOVE the bloopers at the end. Your video was great and it is evident how much time and hard work you put into it. The blondies sound amazing and I may even do these for some Christmas gifts! You have my vote!
Your video turned out so great! I loved watching it and I am so excited for you! I will be voting for you and I sincerely hope you advance to the next round. Best of luck.
Loved the video and especially the out-takes–what a cute idea!! Voting for you!
Holy cow… I can’t even begin to tell you how delicious those ALL look :):). I think I’ve definitely found a good addition to some holiday gifts this year :)) The video is awesome, and of course, you and your husband are way too cute to even say! lol.
Awesome!
THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!! You have this in the bag, chicka. In the bag! :D
LOVED the video…especially the bloopers…hillarious!! all four recipes look delicious and what a great gift idea for xmas. great great job!!
I’m laughing so hard! Love the out-takes! Great recipe(s), great delivery, super-practical and FUN! Congrats!
Wow, your video is perfect Angela! Awesome job you did, you truly glow, and it is fun to put a voice on a blog person!
Ana
I just told my husband, “Seriously this girl is so amazing. I will not be surprised when she is on TV someday.” All your dedicated hard work is so obvious! Can’t wait to see you win this thing!
Amazing! I couldn’t stop laughing during the out-takes! Despite the horrors of video editing, you have produced another amazing entry! Can’t wait to make these for family!
LOVE IT! The video and idea is so cute! What a great idea :)
BEST POST EVER!!! Seriously, you are so amazing! I can tell how much hard work you put into this video. I’ll be voting for you on monday!!
I was giggling at the out-takes hehe :) Peppernut lol
these look delicious! great idea! i always gravitate towards big fudgy brownies or thick blondies with white chocolate chips when i’m at a bakery or gathering :-)
you look so pretty in the video too! love your smile. you should be on tv!! i laughed at the bloopers too
I think this is the first time I heard Eric speak! You both are so cute :) great video & gift idea!
Oh. My. God.
Angela, I have been clicking on your homepage for the past two hours waiting for you to upload your video. :P You definitely have my vote! Can I say that my favorite part were the bloopers? Your excitement is contagious and this entire video was professionally done.
I liked the history of blondies as I had never heard of the term. You are absolutely beautiful and I love the part of you and Eric together.
I would have never guessed the recipe! And what a recipe!!! I wish you all the best for you to advance to the next round. Keep smiling! :D
Amazing job!!!
You are so genuinely passionate about what you do… it’s so much fun to see!!
Although I have to say… it was a mistake taking a break from homework to watch this! Now all I want to do is run to the kitchen and test the recipe out! :)
I’ll be voting for you Angela!! You deserve to win.
lmao omg I was cracking up at the bloopers with my headphones on and my boyfriend is like, “what the heck are you laughing at?!” Seriously, Angela. That video is so professional. You have come such a long way. It looks so freakin’ professional!!! You’re awesome.
And you really DO glow. Even though I’ve been reading your blog since the beginning, this still amazes me lol.
Hmmm, those look delicious! I love your entries for the Project Food Blog competition. And pretty much all the recipes you’ve been posting lately.
Love your video! I’m a long-time reader, but I’ve never commented before–just couldn’t resist on this one! This is my favorite challenge so far. It’s great to see (and hear!) my favorite bloggers in action. Thanks for taking the time to make this for us. The amount of time and effort you’ve dedicated to your entries has been evident throughout the Project Food Blog Challenge…they’re just wonderful. You have my vote. :-)