Sweet.

Tom went skiing with some friends from work yesterday, and I wanted to make him something sweet  to tuck into his pack (you know, ’cause I love him. And to make him popular with his ski buddies). I’ve wanted to try Deb’s cocoa brownies (for people who like boxed brownies! Which I do!) ever since she posted them, and boy howdy they did not disappoint. It was a very good thing that they left my house at 7 o’clock yesterday morning.

Also, I picked up some Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla at Williams-Sonoma a couple of weeks ago (thank you, gift card), and while I’m not a hundred percent sure it’s improved my baking, it sure makes me feel fancy. Which is obviously the most important thing.