We have a saying in Calgary… “If you don’t like the weather, wait 15 minutes.”
We went from one of these last week…
chinook arch out west over the mountains
where the mountains looked like this…
and just the other morning, the sun was shining and the roads were bare and dry.
I could lie, but any astute photographer would notice the loooong shadows cast by the cookies. And as such, it is indisputable proof that they were eaten in the wee hours of the morning.
Do I have an excuse? Nope. Do I have a justifiable explanation? Nope². But I’ll have a go at it anyway, just to feel better about my decision:
On beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoons I sometimes tell everyone at home that I have to run errands… and then I sneak out! These are my treasured times and I absolutely love going for an “explore” through various parts of our city. It’s the precious gift of time alone that I gift myself now and then (although the company of a good friend is always welcome!)
One of the districts I love to wander is 11th Street SW, beginning with the Good Earth Cafe just off 18th Avenue. Latte in hand I meander down to my favorite chocolate shop, Epiphanie.
Baci di Cioccolati
This wonderful Christmas cookie comes to us courtesy of the Cookbook Company and Brulee Bakery. It’s name means “little kiss of chocolate” and is one of the best chocolate cookies ever!
Melt 10 oz. semisweet chocolate together with 2/3 cup butter in Bain-Marie (metal or glass bowl placed over a pot with boiling water).
Let the chocolate/butter mixture cool. Meanwhile beat 3 eggs. Continue reading
