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!
Simply adorable.
I loved your video! You are as fun and personable as I imagined! Thanks for your great blog and for this great recipe!
WOW! Ange, you knocked this one out of the park :D
Your video…. WOW! I know… I already said that. ;P You seriously had me laughing on your out takes. You and Eric are SO adorable. What a great video. I loved all the gift ideas and am seriously thinking I need to make them!! A++ ;)
-Mary
haha you guys are so cute! :) great job, the video was awesome!!! and those blondies look very yummy!!
Angela, you have gone ABOVE and BEYOND once again! You are truly an inspiration in a thousand diffent ways. Thank you.
Seriously, Angie, you are so great! I can tell you put an immense amount of work into this!
I can’t get over how cute you guys are!! You always work so hard, it’s so inspiring, I’m definitely voting for you!!
Keep up the AMAZING work!!
That was great! You did such a great job on camera. I can’t wait to make all of the blondie recipes. I am so hungry watching this! The bloopers at the end were so funny!
Incredible! I wasn’t going to watch any of the entries this round, but I’m so glad I did. I smiled through your whole video!
AMAZING POST- i loved the video…. I think that you need to be on the FOOD NETWORK – your own show some day ? ? ? I loved the bloopers at the end- how cute :)
This was such a cute post! You are my inspiration every single day – I’m a 17 year old competitive runner, and I love the combination of healthy eating and exercise that you promote! Thank you so much!
Oh my gosh Angela, this video is absolutely phenomenal! So “professional” looking…and I definitely love the bloopers at the end. Too cute! Best of luck to you…you’ll have my vote! ;)
Angela, what a great video! You are so natural on film and the bloopers were hilarious! Loved seeing your personality and glow on film!
I loved the video! You and Eric are so adorable! I loved the outtakes! You definitely have my vote!
I loved this video! I have checked your site at least 10 times today, waiting for you to submit it! The bloopers at the end were priceless!
You deserved my vote again! You both look so adorable and truly having fun together! Thank you for your time and EFFORT in creating this video and sharing it with us. Great one , Angela!
p/s You look really photogenic, so natural on camera =)
Nice job! And I love how you didn’t just do a recipe but also had a gift idea tie in. Plus the blooper real!! Hilarious! You are so cute and real and that is why I come back everyday! Thank you so much for you daily sunny face and your kick ass recipes!
Oh that blooper reel was awesome! The video was super cute and the blondies look amazing.
I can’t wait to vote you to the next round. With a video like this you are sure to advance! Love it!
i’m so glad you did a video…i feel like i know you so much better now! i’m most definitely making those blondie jars for christmas too :)
This is so awesome! I love blondies! HA!!
The bloopers at the end were definitely my favorite – I was totally laughing along with you.