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In case you were wondering what the fudge would look like when it was done, here you go:
Yes, that is the fudge in my garbage can. But that's the bad batch. There was a good batch too. 
Let's begin at the beginning. To save money and be crafty, I was going to make everyone fudge squares. It was going to take four batches. The first one was delightful and came out perfectly, but then I got hasty and made the last three all together in a dutch oven.
Mmm... sugar, half and half, chocolate, butter... so yummy. The problem was not grouping the batches, but that I ran out of sugar and thought it would be okay to sub sugar in the raw - you know, the fat, grainy sugar? Big mistake. It never dissolved all the way, and so even when it hardened it looked like raw brownie batter. Live and learn.
Today being my last day of work before the break, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and all that jazz. I may not have much to say until January 2, but I hope you will join me then for another year of blogging adventures!
Today's Coffee Beverage: Iced NF chai soy latte from Starbucks.
If you're stuck with a lot of people to gift and not much cash to do it, I'll let you borrow the idea I came up with yesterday:
Peppermint Fudge Squares in Pretty Little Baggies
You need the fudge recipe, which looks simple enough. Note: sub peppermint extract for vanilla, and while the fudge is hardening sprinkle some crushed candy canes on top.
You also need to make a trip to Michaels (the craft store), where they have a baking aisle. Get clear plastic baggies (enough for four 1 inch squares) and those candy paper holders (I got GOLD for some extra holiday pizazz). Don't forget to buy the 8x8 inch pan if you need one. Then find some pretty ribbon to tie the bags, plus some holiday tags to let everyone know who created these culinary gems. All this cost me under $20.
I think they'll turn out splendidly. I'll take a photo of the finished product and post it later!
Have a lovely weekend!
Today's Coffee Beverage: Plain old Starbucks latte.
What are you cooking this Thanksgiving? I am excited to be spending the weekend with my brother Sausage (the little Kielbasa), who will be visiting me from Camp Pendelton. Interestingly, that is his real nickname, given to him by real Marines. Tomorrow we'll be heading over to Shrek's house to eat with his family. I'm delighted to be contributing a soup and desserts to the meal.
I am currently on the hunt for the perfect vegetable minestrone recipe. I used to have a hard copy of a no-fail recipe from my dad, but can't find it, so it's time to start fresh. The three sites I hit up regularly for recipes are FoodNetwork.com, AllRecipes.com, and Epicurious.com. Everyone knows minestrone is a perfectly acceptable addition to any meal.
Secretly, I want to make a tortilla soup for the holiday but I'm not sure how that will sit with Shrek's family. Whoever heard of having tortilla soup on Thanksgiving?! I've been dreaming of making it ever since eating the best bowl ever a few weeks ago at Urth Caffe. 'Twas divine. But I dread the thought of the family going back home to Minnesota and snickering, "Can you believe she made tortilla soup?! So spicy! Those Californians!" But tell me this doesn't make your mouth water:
Also on the menu will be a couple of pies from the venerable House of Pies on Vermont, and a vanilla cheesecake made by yours truly. Recipe courtesy of Vixen.
Now I'm staring at that photo of tortilla soup and wanting it more than ever. Should I make it? I'm torn. If only I could have a sign guiding me about the right thing to do....
Check back Monday to find out what happened on
THE YOUNG AND THE RECIPELESS!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today's Coffee Beverage: Peet's Iced NF Pepppermint Mocha, but only because I plan on switching to green tea next week. Really.
Yes, that is the fudge in my garbage can. But that's the bad batch. There was a good batch too. 
