People can find great joy in simple things. This is not to say however, that they will not appreciate greater things that could bring untold happiness. Nevertheless, there are times when we inevitably realize that we dont need shiny new shoes or fancy dresses to be really happy. A simple treat can do the trick.
Such simple treats could come from a basketful of muffins, cookies or brownies. It doesnt matter whether they are made from scratch by your mom or purchased from a bakery. The important thing is that people remember to give you such treats and they make you the happiest person on earth even for just a few moments. But the memory should last forever the sweetness, the tenderness, the nostalgia of the moment should linger in your memory as you taste the melt in the mouth goodness of those freshly baked chocolate brownies, or peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, or those chocolate chip muffins that you used to devour when you were little.
It shouldnt really take more than a dozen of cookies specially made for your Valentines Day date to make the occasion especially memorable but it shouldnt hurt to make sure that you overwhelm her with so many similar gifts. A cookie cake that says I love you may not immediately appear substantial but just wait for your loved one to take a bite out of it and that should convince you that it was worth a thousand of the most endearing words in the world.
There are so many freshly baked goods you can choose from to bring joy to anyone in your life. Muffins for example, are like cake, made with flour and usually contain a variety of fruits and nuts. You can find them in sweet or savory variety. There are muffins made with coconut, apple, raisin or even carrots for a healthier choice. If you are crazy about cranberries, you can also find lemon cranberry muffins. Chocolate muffins are quite common but chocoholics could get their fix from them. Is your spouse nut about nuts? You will never go wrong with banana nut muffins. Muffins used to be eaten at breakfast or with tea, but nowadays, people also have them at lunch and dinner. Sending a tray or even better, a basket of muffins to your spouse as an additional anniversary or birthday treat would speak a great deal of how you care for your spouse.
If a special occasion is approaching and you are worried about getting that special gift for your friends and family, why not try sending freshly baked biscotti or scones this time? You know you dont have to think of any expensive gift, just something to remind them of you. Just a tray of brownie filled cookies or white chocolate chip cookies should give them the idea that you do care a lot. Another basket of almond, cinnamon or hazelnut biscotti should reinforce and give more strength to that idea. Christmas? A party tray of lemon cranberry biscotti will make the holiday celebrations more memorable.
I misspeak saying two cups of butter then add in two cups of butter when I am OBVIOUSLY pouring in white sugar. Follow recipe, not what I say. It was late when editing. Sorry, I am not perfect. Ingredients Cake: * 1/2 cup dried currants, raisins or cranberries * 2 Tbsp dark rum or water * 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature * 2 cups sugar * 3 large eggs, room temperature * 3 cups all-purpose flour * 2 tsp baking powder * 1/4 tsp salt * 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg * 1 cup eggnog mixed with 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 Tbsp grated orange zest Glaze: * 3 Tbsp orange juice * 1 Tbsp dark rum * 3/4 cup granulated sugar Method 1 Soak currants in rum in a small bowl for 15 minutes. 2 Adjust rack to lower third of oven. Preheat the oven to 325°F (350°F if the pan doesn’t have a dark finish). Butter a 9 to 10 inch bundt pan (original recipe calls for a Festive Cake Pan). 3 Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter until creamy, 30-45 seconds. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Scrape bowl with a rubber spatula occasionally as needed. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 4 In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. 5 At very low speed, add dry ingredients in 4 additions, alternating with eggnog …
