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!
Such a fun video! I love the idea for holiday gifts! And I love the blooper reel! I might have to call these “peppernut” blondies =)
WOOOOOOOOOW Ange, amazing job!!!! This is fantastic! I love your bloopers at the end too. :) Off to vote for you now!
This looks great Ang! I can’t wait to make these at Christmas time to add as part of my gifts to my parents & my future in-laws!
Great video :)
oh, Ang, this is so incredible! the end is the best part….i’ll be make these as gifts for sure this holiday season!
Love, love, love the video!! I’ve been following your blog for a while now, and love that too! Everything is crossed for the competition :) It’s so cool hearing the voice, and seeing the action of, the people whose blogs I follow. Nice :) I rarely bake, but am incredibly appealed by those Christmas blondies! You make it look easy! Plus, I love the outtakes at the end :D
From a fellow Canadian :)
Super cute video! I am definitely making “gifts” out of these for an upcoming Christmas Party that we are having with friends. I love hostessing and was already sending a gift basket home with everyone, this will be a great addition!
This video was great to watch because not only does it showcase a delicious recipe, but it truly shows what a fun person you are! The bloopers were my favorite– you really got me laughing with the peppernut mess ups.
I wish you the best of luck!
This is incredible!! You did an amazing job, and what a great idea!! Best of luck…you deserve this win!!!!
LOVE the bloopers!
Great job! I’ll definitely be trying these this holiday season…thanks so much for all of your hard work :-)
Now I really want to pour boiling water into Arrowroot :) Loved the video!
Voting is now open :)
Loved the video! And I loved that you put the bloopers in too :) I need to make these, mmmm candy cane and chocolate oh my!
Way to go!! No wonder you were so excited to post it! That is the best I have ever seen- I hope you are celebrating with a blondie and a cuppa tea.
tee hee Eric cracks me up at the end for some reason.. I can picture him thinking “ok, time for the camera to stop rolling so I can dig in!”
im pretty sure at one point he said ‘ok we got the take im eating my blondie’ and he inhaled it ;)
I can’t wait to watch your video!! (I don’t have speakers hooked up at work…)
I am making mason jar cookies for Christmas gifts this year — I’ll have to make a few of your recipes :)
I watched the bloopers twice. You have my vote!
So adorable!!! I loved it!!! I definitely will be voting as soon as it opens:):) And then ill get some candy canes and make these!!!
I have been following your blog for some time now and haven’t ever really commented.
I just want to thank you for all the wonderful things you share with us. I love everything you post. This particular post really inspired me to post a comment because I am so thrilled that you shared this with us. I have been wondering what I am going to do for gifts for christmas this year and you just answered it. Thank you thank you thank you thank you.
Wonderful.
thank you! :)
I loved finally hearing the Canadian “Oh”! Haha, so well one – wonderful as always. I’m heading over to FoodBuzz to vote for you right now. Can’t wait to see what you have coming next. :)