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, quick question. In your video you say to use 3 flax eggs, but your recipes above use only 6 tbsp of water instead of the 9 tbsp I would have expected. Are you purposely trying to make super-gelled ‘eggs’, or is that a misprint?
Thanks for the recipes, the peppermint walnut crunch blondies look so wonderfully festive!
6 tbsp is the correct amount of water :)
I love the idea of the gift blondies!!
You are a natural on TV – and you are just so cute!!
I am loving every creative entry you have put into this competition. You can tell you have a real passion about healthy vegan eating – but at the same time making it fun and not at all preachy. I wish you every success with the competition, I know you won’t need luck as your hard work will get you there. You have my vote!
this was AMAZING! congrats on all of your success with pfb so far- well deserved, it’s definitely obvious that you’ve been working your booty off!
xoxo
thanks love!! :)
I just knew you’d be adorable, and you are! GREG
The video is awesome!! Such hard work you put into it!! You have my vote:)
the bloopers are great too. Thanks for the printable cards too, you rock!!
Love the video! The only possible way this video could be better is if somehow Sketchie made an appearance ;) Keep up the good work :)
OMG!!! That video was so amazing! You and Eric sitting by the fire at the end was priceless ;) You are a blondie genius. So festive! :)
Angela,
the video is great! I loved the blooper reel, so fun =D
YOu have a great eye for detail and food styling…it all looks beautiful.
It was fun to see you on video and talk after reading your blog.
Good Luck!
What a cute video. I love your ideas and recipes. Best of luck & continued success on the PFB
delicious gift ideas…and blondies DEFINITELY have more fun;)
Angela – loved your video..
Amazing amount of work you and Eric put into it.
Blondies look wonderful…
Bloopers at the end were terrific – you put your heart and soul into this one…
AMAZINGLY GREAT JOB – CONGRADULATIONS.
Hello there! Just voted – nice job on your video, it’s ultra professional! Blondies, will have to try your recipe for my holiday baking.
thank you! =)
Huge thank you for your holiday gift idea! I’m definitely going to make them for my friends and family this year. Your blog is so inspirational – thanks for sharing everything you do.
Re: Project Food Blog — you have my vote! Here’s hoping you go all the way!
OMG…OSG! 307 comments? wow. You are an adorable blondie!!! well done :) I will be assembling a few of these jars for the holidays.
Angela, you are such a natural. I like your “about” in your Canadian accent. LOVE it! You and your husband are so cute. I could not stop laughing at the end with your bloopers. That was a great touch. Good luck even though it sounds like you nailed this portion of the contest! :D
You’ve clearly put a lot of work into this! Congrats on making it this far and I look forward to more entries. And those blondies look deeeeelish! And vegan?! I’m in.
I made the Christmas Blondies today. Truthfully I was expecting just a nice blondie, but these were A-MAZ-ING!!! Seriously I feel like Christmas is in my mouth :) Great job Angela!
Peppermint Walnut Crunch Blondies test batch knocked my socks off (both feet, and across the room)! I love giving homemade gifts as well, and this recipe/gift idea is definitely a KEEPER! Print, laminated, and going in the recipe binder!
Wow, I loved this. It made me laugh so much which everyone can use a bit more of. You truly deserve every success you have. You’re so talented!
I always read yours and other blogs with my own Australian accent in my head and it was so funny to watch your video and think ‘ohhhhhh….you sound like a Canadian’ ha ha :)