Who doesn’t love a good kitchen adventure? Whenever I enter the kitchen I always expect the unexpected. That’s not to say I’m a bad cook, but with Husby being such a good cook I “let” him spend more time in the kitchen than I do. Because of that I get a little out of practice.
My latest adventures started with making Milano cookies, from scratch. OK, so they’re not actually Milano cookies, but same diff. I thought it would be fun to try something new. They were putzy, but well worth it.
First you make the dough tubes.
Bake dough tubes until they turn into oval cookies.
Top one cookie with chocolate and top with another cookie and you’ve got so much cookie goodness you won’t believe it. The putzy part comes with the baking time – 15 minutes per pan times about 5 pans. When it comes to cookies that’s too long, because who wants to wait to eat a cookie? It was so worth it though. They were much more substantial than the store-bought kind, and Husby said he liked them better! I did too.
For Easter I thought I’d make some homemade buttermint candies. I made them once before, but forgot how 5 1/4 cups of powdered sugar can make the kitchen covered with sweet dust.
I thought the pictures could capture how utterly dusty things got, but compared to what I saw in real life these pictures are pretty tame. However, the end results were great. These little pillows of sweetness are set out to dry for at least 8 hours before serving or storing. Another long wait!
Last, but not least, an important PSA for those who prepare food with hands versus utensils. Secure your jewels, or this might happen when you’re mixing your meatloaf with your bare hands.
Luckily I noticed it before the mixing was complete. Diamonds and gold aren’t great for the digestion.
Time spent in the kitchen is never wasted time. Despite the time (anxiously awaiting the finished product), mess, and occasional jewelry mishap I’d have to say making food is something everyone should know how to do. Adventures happen everywhere, even in the kitchen. Enjoy!
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