imaginings
anticipation
is
an alloyed blessing…
while we
envisage future events of our lives
in a series of stop-motion
images
depicting the future
in vivid hue,
emotions can entwine,
escalate
as the moment approaches…
perhaps
agitation, elation or joy…
Should the world of substance be so encumbered?
Can it measure up with our fictitious imaginings?
it could disappoint…
or be so much more…
Is it better
to temper and restrain
desires and dreams so that our hearts
might be surprised…
Should we choose
authentic, austere sensibility
or
unfettered fabrication?
Perhaps
our imaginings allow events to unfold in a safe place…
a mental dress rehearsal of sorts
for life…
for when we are to meet, perform…
or sample…
I think it’s safe to let your imagination go wild in this instance…just a little bite into these soft marshmallow pillows of cherry Christmas heavenliness 🙂
Christmas Cherry Rice Krispie Squares
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 package (250g) 40 regular-sized
- marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 5 cups Christmas Rice Krispies
- 1 cup glazed cherries, chopped
- Preheat oven to 300 °F. (yes, 300)
- Line one 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Spread rolled oats on a large cookie sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly toasted but not browned.
- In a large pot, melt butter over low heat.
- Add marshmallows, stir constantly and melt until mixture is smooth.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Quickly add oatmeal, Rice Krispies, and cherries.
- Press firmly into parchment lined baking pan. Let cool then cut into squares.
Barb….I just wanted to tell you how beautiful your posts are….in presentation, in intention and in thought.
Thanks so much, Merry, it says a lot coming from you:)
Those are so festive!
🙂 Thanks a bunch… still full of turkey??
What a superb, piquant text today, dearest Barbara! I love both the thought and the expression of it, so gently stated but a remarkably powerful all the same. I tend to err on the side of anticipation too much with *worrying* about things that turn out to be much less problematic than feared and then feel a fool for having wasted so much time and energy on the negative when it should have been lived in the pleasant present, so it’s something I do work at improving. But *delicious* anticipation is rarely disappointed, IF I allow for variations on the them when the reality comes. More often than not, life will hand over something much better than my feeble guesses promised, say, like getting to know certain fellow dreamers and lovers of the good! 🙂 Thank you for this wonderful reminder.
Ooooh, I love your language, always have to look up a word or two:) and that makes my day! I learn so much from you while, at the same moment I am basking in the rays of your praise:) Today… advice as well… you’re right fellow dreamer:)
These look great and incredibly festive!
So pretty and so inviting…both the poem and the bars!
Yep, very festive!
Thanks to all three of you wonderful bakers of awesomeness…:)
You are so talented – with words and with food. Lovely all-around.
Thanks, Courtney:)
Decadent,, the kids must love them with all those colours! c
Who said anything about kids??? Lol!
These look great! A perfect way to ease into the festive season. 🙂
Ohhh, I’ve eased and eased, am now thoroughly ensconced in sugary festiveness.. Canadians get to start a little early;)
Sounds good to me! 🙂
I recently did a post on Rice Krispy Treats, and your variation has given me an idea. I have dried cranberries and if chopped up and added them to the mixture, well ….. Wow yum. I must try it during the week. I also have dried cherries, and I think that would work well, too.
Actually, Misk… could add a lot of stuff, now you’ve got me thinking…
WOW! This is so beautiful, I haven’t seen before… Can I fin these Christmas Rice Krispies in here too I wonder now. Thank you dear Barbara, with my love, nia
I would think there is a breakfast cereal similar in shape, texture or taste? It’s simply a puffed rice cereal with no sugar added… before it gets mixed with the marshmallows:)
Yes, I think I can find them, we have cereal similar in shape, thank you dear Barbara, with my love, nia
Its beginning to look a lot like x-mas…..
It sure is… Black Friday and even our Canadian malls were filled with Christmas shoppers!
They do look very festive, Smidge 🙂
Oh, they look very festive indeed!
Absolutely festive – what a fun treat.
🙂 Mandy
Christmas Rice Krispy cereal, who knew! When I first saw the bars I thought you had used food colors.
I guess these aren’t in every country??
I had read Misk’s post on these recently and thought my boys would like to make them for Christmas. Very Christmassy!
Those are too cute! I’ll definitely keep these in queue for bringing to celebrations. Easy to share and transport!
yummmyyyyyy
I needed your poem today 🙂 A few good words to ponder. And your treat I love, the simplicity and honesty of a rice krispie treat! As everyone rushes (and stresses) to bake the most creative, gooey cookies you’ve made me smile with this divine bar!
It’s child’s work, isn’t it? I love simple baking that reminds me of my childhood.. these were my favorite squares:) Glad to bring you a smile!
Heavenly post!