So while life has slowed down quite a bit in these here parts, that doesn't mean my brain doesn't still hurt. Because it does. Do you have days like that? Days where your brain feels like mush, and it can't keep up with the simplest of tasks? It's annoying when that day hits on a Monday, because you know it's just going to get worse.
On days like that, there are very few things you can do to un-mush your brain (is that even possible?). One option is careless, injudicious application of coffee, wherein you take your normal caffeine consumption and double it. Needless to say, that can end poorly, with quite a bit of bouncing against walls. Bouncing against walls = hitting head = mushy brain, again. Solution FAIL. Another option is a "nice, refreshing jog." Again, that can end poorly, when you start it and think to yourself, "Oh, this isn't that bad, in fact I'm feeling better already!" But then mile xx hits and you're all "Oh god kill me now." Final solution? A dinner with a friend, one whom you haven't seen in a while. Simple application of pasta with turkey meatballs, spinach, and ricotta, heavily leavened with gossiping, giggling, and general catching up.
So can you tell I went through all these stages before I hit on the right one? Yeah, I'm not exactly quick on the uptake. Doubly so when it comes to this week's TWD pick, courtesy of Karen: Applesauce Spice Bars. You see, I made these once before, last summer. I brought them into work, where they were quickly disappeared by the enthusiastic maintenance crowd. But even with that ringing endorsement, it took me another year before I made them again. And they were good. Really good. Didn't even need the glaze good. Curse myself because I halved the recipe good. Again, I'm just a bit slow. Maybe my brain's still mushy?
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
TWD: Applesauce Spice Bars
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I adored these bars as well Caitlin! I think they were my favourite recipe yet! Yours look fab, and I love, Love, LOVE your plate!!
Totally with you! Brain never stops... arg. Love the applesauce bars.
I am green with envy about your plat, I must have those too.
Great looking bars.
Ulrike @ Küchenlatein
Ohhh, these look lovely. Must try them myself. I have mushy brain days all the time. Actually, mostly on Monday. Strange....
Ah, mushy brain! Could have fooled me with the perfect looking bars.
I had a cup of coffee (well, mostly creamer) the other morning. Bad idea. Eyes twitching sort of bad idea. Can't fall asleep at night because of the morning coffee sort of bad idea. Why does caffeine affect me so?
I'll take gossiping over that any day :)
Funny post. My brain feels like mush every day. Seriously. I have no brain cell left! How about drinking coffee while jogging? Just a though. Nice post. Really enjoyed it.
These were good. Entertaining post. I hear you on the mushy brain.
Ciao Caitlin ! Your dinner was the best option ! I loved these bars as well !I hope we won't wait another year to bake them again !!
Love your diamond shaped bars on the triangle shaped plate!
I made these last fall and loved them!
Yup, these look like they can heal a mushy brain (but they also look like they'd go well with coffee...just sayin').
Soooo cute. Love the plate.
Hope your brain unmushes quick.
Well, actually I feel like that every Monday, lol!
Your applesauce spiced bars will cure this I suppose. Looks scrumptious Caitlin!
I hope your brain is back to normal today! Your bars look wonderful. I thought this recipe was a keeper!
Oh, these little triangle plates are so cute...make a plain old applesauce bar look tres elegante! I hope life does a great turn here for you really soon!
my brain is total mush lately.
your bars look wonderful and i always love your plates. :)
LOL - sorry your brain was mush, but how fun to catch up with a friend over dinner!
I loved these bars but had to give half the batch to my neighbor or I would have eaten them ALL!
You're speaking my language now- My brain ALWAYS feels like mush! If only it were applesauce though... Then I could make delicious bars like these babies. ;)
they were so good, that i was miffed, too, that i'd made such a small amount. but now i know!
Ha! I'm so there with you.
Your bars look yummy.
I absolutely know exactly what you're talking about. Common problem for me too!
Your bars look awesome! I loved these, especially with the sweet, sugary glaze :) I gave most of mine away to remove the temptation.
I have had many of those "kill me now" moments when running/working out. They mostly come when I am doing Jillian Michaels's hour-long workouts...
Your bars look awesome. I currently need to unmush my brain because everything has been so hectic since I moved back to NY, and I wish I had a bar and tons of coffee to work it out...
Mushy brain, yeah, familiar with that one. =) Glad you hit on a good solution. It always seems to take me way too long to find one, too. Your bars look great, but I think they're even better with the glaze. =)
Oh I hear you alright! Cute photos.
You write a very funny post, mushy brain and all. I know the feeling that's for sure. Don't stretch yourself and take it slow, it'll get (a bit) more solid you'll see. In the meantime enjoy those wonderful looking bars!!
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