I know the rest of the country has been dealing with extreme heat, but here in "sunny" San Diego we've barely seen the sun all month. This has been just fine with me, as I live in a little house with little windows making it very difficult to cool down at night. While others complain I like the silver lining of being able to bake in the summer. And to enjoy hot tea in the morning, but that is another story.
Sometimes there is no better therapy than baking. Baking is good for the soul. And my soul has needed a little TLC this week. Everything is fine with me. No complaints, actually. But friends past and present have suffered great losses recently, and I feel for them. Scratch that - I ache for them. I ache and I am frustrated at not being able to help relieve their pain.
So you can see why I am so happy to be able to fire up the oven.
These little gems, chosen by Nicole from Cookies on Friday were a big hit at the office today. I occasionally lead meetings with my co-workers, and it is always nice to win them over first with a tasty treat. Too bad for those who don't like coconut (with all due respect, what is wrong with you people?). Apparently these looked and/or smelled so good that a non-coconut person broke down and gave them a try. Sadly, he tasted the coconut in them, and a perfectly good Blondie square was wasted. Sigh.
These were super easy to make, and although mine seemed to bake forever they ended up being perfectly done. If I need a quick and easy dessert to take somewhere, this will be high on the list.
8 comments:
I know, some people have a real aversion to coconut! Personally I love it. My boys told me to leave the coconut out next time I make these! I just love this recipe. Your blondies look so good!
What a sweet post, Jen! It reminded me of a quote by writer E.B. White "On days when warmth is the most important need of the human heart, the kitchen is the place you can find it." You're so sweet to care so much about your friends troubles.
We've been having June gloom all month and today the temperature only got up to 73! But I baked this morning, too, and didn't worry about the house being hot.
Your blondies look amazing! Weren't these great? I was so surprised to like this one so much and they sure to be repeated.
THOSE look wonderful.
I am anxious to go back to work just so I can share all the TWD love with people. Oh, and there is that whole WORK thing....
I don't know why people don't like coconut either, but its one of those things that you either love it or hate it. I'm glad your other coworkers could enjoy them. Thanks for baking with me this week.
I hope things look up for your friends.
Your blondies look great. I loved the coconut in these. :)
Great post! The blondies look great. As for the coconut, I thought it kind of got lost in these babies. But then, I like coconut, so maybe I just wasn't paying close enough attention. You're right...baking is GOOD for the soul. Take care!
I know what you mean about wanting to help your friends and not being able to. Sometimes I feel like all I can do is bake for them, and listen. Hope things are okay.
Yummy. These look great. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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