I hate chocolate. I don't eat sweets. I bake with chocolate for my family and friends even though I find it disgusting. So, once in a while when brownies are due, I bake blondies instead. Everyone loves them and I don't have to deal with the dreaded chocolate. These are very rich and meant to be eaten in small cubes not like the tile sized slabs the Blog Tech eats. The blog tech has a very healthy appetite yet he is very, very thin. Start by melting 4 sticks of butter in a heavy pan. I told you they are rich!
Measure 4 cups of brown sugar.
Stir it into the melted butter. Then add 3 eggs and a teaspoon of vanilla.
Beat this with the paddle attachment of your mixer until smooth. Then add 2 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
You could add a cup of chopped nuts here but the Blog Tech does not like nuts in things so I added a cup of shredded coconut.
Pour into a 9x11 pan lined with parchment. Bake at 375 degrees for about 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
These are thick, dense and chewy.
I have almost finished all of my lamps from the thrift stores. This lamp is alabaster but had rusty metal on it. I covered the alabaster with paint tape, sanded down the metal parts and spray painted them gold.
I decorated one of the shades which I found at the thrift store. Instant new lamp!
Another embellished thrift lamp.
Teddy is blowing in the wind. She loves sleeping at my feet while I work.
I found this old porcelain lamp a while back. Click for a closer look. It is two harlequins wooing each other.
There is great detail work on this lamp. With the ornate shade it would be great on a vanity.
I found this Stiffel lamp on a half off day and bought it for 12.00. It is in perfect shape. I have not made a shade for it yet.
This is also Stiffel and it cost me 14.00.
A small desk lamp.
Here is the second Stiffel lamp with it's new shade.
I added a black braided trim to the top.
I tricked out this little gold lamp with gold fringe trim.
I added a small gold bird at the base.
And a small gold owl on the back of the top fringe.Lamps are fun to play with!
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Comments
I think I'd leave nuts out if I made them again and add the coconut.
The lamps are awesome. Good job.
Happy Day and Blessings.....
xoxo to "Teddy Rests for Fall".
teddy looks so cute laying there in the breeze...
teddy is right by my side keeping me warm
give teddy a hug from me
kary and teddy
Unlike You I love chocolate :-) But it mustn´t be too sweet, I rather have it towards the bitter taste then.
I do like those Stiffel lamps. They look great, But I can´t stand Harlequins. I think harlequins are a bit creepy to be honest,I get cold shivers all over my back, but I don´t know why :-) I don´t like clowns either so perhaps it´s a related thing.
I think I´ll try to do as Teddy, get a fan and sleep in front of it :-) :-)
Have a great day now!
Christer.
I made bread yesterday in JJ. Went smooth as silk. That sucker can knead!
I swear you have the best thrift shops EVER.
P.S.- The lamps looks great!
Kisses from us to you and Teddy.
Have you ever thought about putting a cookbook together? Maybe mesh recipes with some magic on the side....
Lucky Doggies !!! Teddy and mama like their steak rare :-)
tried going vegetarian...after reading michael pollan :-{
but i just can't do it.
isn't that turkey plate darling..i have had it a long time and have always loved it...you made my day with 100 days till Halloween..that's it...the bat window clinger goes in the kitchen window tonight :-)
Teresa
LisaDay
The first one is my favorite. Well done.
BTW, no likey chocolate? But...how? LOL