From the Kitchen

Here are the first two things I baked in our new house. After doing so it started to feel like our home. I like how I decided to show my small kitchen who was boss by baking two things at the same time. 

These bars are Martha Stewart's Chocolate-Caramel Cookie Bars. Her picture is not showing up on the site for some reason. I guess it's better since mine look (and tasted) more fudgy than caramel-y. I think I didn't cook the caramel long enough, but I admit, I was terrified. They came out tasting pretty amazing, so oh well. Next time I'll try to be braver. More brave? (On a side note, Annie's Eats has another version of this treat which makes them seem ever more Twix-like.)

I had ripped these cookies out of a Living magazine. I don't know why. I hate oatmeal cookies. Plus they don't have chocolate in them. However, those who ate the Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Apricots and White Chocolate were not disappointed. I couldn't find California apricots so I don't know what the tasted difference between those and the Mediterranean ones that I used would be.

From the Kitchen

Hi! I've been in La-La Land. Also, I have a few posts in the works, but I have to figure out how to get the photos off my phone. That's right. I upgraded my phone. Who knew being able to take pictures with your phone could be so rad? But I need to figure out how to get the photos without making my phone die. Because I managed to mess it up an hour after getting it. Further proof of my electronic kiss of death ability.

Anyway, make this Shrimp, Feta, and Fresh Herb Mac and Cheese from Annie's Eats. I thought this was delicious. The feta didn't really melt all the way. I don't know if it was supposed to. The lemon and dill really make the dish.

As you can see, it made a ton. Definitely would half it next time.