The brownies look great! Love how you made your mom's last minutes on earth more comforting with her thinking Trump was out. Let's hope it happens for REAL today, and the country can move forward!
Excellent choice. BTW, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is what the Washington Nationals used to celebrate their 2019 World Series victory. I've had a dram or two with Mike Rizzo.
On voting, my mom is recovering from a TBI and is on a ventilator. I brought her her ballot and asked if she would like to vote the straight Democratic ticket. She gave me a big grin, so I filled out the ballot, read it to her, and helped her make the X in the signature box. (We checked--in her state, that's all that's needed). Dropped it off, thought I'd missed the Saturday pickup at the PO, but as we were pulling away, the PO employee came out to do the pickup! So I could tell her I saw her envelope go into the Post Office.
I hope your mom’s magical blessings are around today. The bourbon looks amazing. Might have to pour me a stiff one tonight. Ooh and that brownie. Swooning here.
Fingers and toes crossed for the world tonight and especially all women.
I could eat the whole tray of brownies at one sitting today and probably wash it all down with a big slug of that whiskey. I have to turn off the endless blahblahblah on tv. Will watch later today, or just jump on a substack.
Your voting tradition sounds so charming. Thank you for the recipe. I had casually been searching for a recipe which didn't require a cup of butter. I raise my coffee mug before taking a long drink. May this election bring happiness and civility back to our country.
Thank you for this recipe. I love anything involving browned butter! Maybe this is a good recipe to make to take to work tomorrow to celebrate that the election is over. We don't talk politics there ever, so I don't know people's leanings. But we're always glad when it's over, right?
M, first, CONGRATULATIONS! I don't think many people know what a huge accomplishment it is to finish writing a book. (Also, to start one.) Now let's hope we're going to be eating celebratory brownies. xo
I made that same promise to the elder friend I worked with from 2012-2023, that if at any point during 2017-2021 she were unconscious and needed to let go, I’d tell her that Donald was under indictment and on his way out! She avidly watched both impeachments, happily and proudly voted for Joe Biden during lockdown. When she died in late November 2023, I didn’t have to lie to her. She knew Donald was under indictment, had been facing justice. She would have loved to have voted for Kamala Harris!
I would make these brownies today but I am all set to make an Election Cake. Seriously, it’s an old-fashioned tradition. There are several recipes on the Internet. These brownies will be the next good thing that I bake.
The brownies look great! Love how you made your mom's last minutes on earth more comforting with her thinking Trump was out. Let's hope it happens for REAL today, and the country can move forward!
Cheers to this!
Excellent choice. BTW, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is what the Washington Nationals used to celebrate their 2019 World Series victory. I've had a dram or two with Mike Rizzo.
On voting, my mom is recovering from a TBI and is on a ventilator. I brought her her ballot and asked if she would like to vote the straight Democratic ticket. She gave me a big grin, so I filled out the ballot, read it to her, and helped her make the X in the signature box. (We checked--in her state, that's all that's needed). Dropped it off, thought I'd missed the Saturday pickup at the PO, but as we were pulling away, the PO employee came out to do the pickup! So I could tell her I saw her envelope go into the Post Office.
I love this story! Hope your mom recovers quickly. And a dram with Mike Rizzo!
I hope your mom’s magical blessings are around today. The bourbon looks amazing. Might have to pour me a stiff one tonight. Ooh and that brownie. Swooning here.
Fingers and toes crossed for the world tonight and especially all women.
Beautifully said, as ever. xo
I could eat the whole tray of brownies at one sitting today and probably wash it all down with a big slug of that whiskey. I have to turn off the endless blahblahblah on tv. Will watch later today, or just jump on a substack.
Your voting tradition sounds so charming. Thank you for the recipe. I had casually been searching for a recipe which didn't require a cup of butter. I raise my coffee mug before taking a long drink. May this election bring happiness and civility back to our country.
Quite so. xo
Thank you for this recipe. I love anything involving browned butter! Maybe this is a good recipe to make to take to work tomorrow to celebrate that the election is over. We don't talk politics there ever, so I don't know people's leanings. But we're always glad when it's over, right?
What a great post and brother too!!!!😊
Probably good brownies (blondies?) but the only Brownie recipe I ever use is Maida Heatter’s original Palm Beach Brownie intensities.
Terrific recipe and much needed for this election! Thanks! Martha
M, first, CONGRATULATIONS! I don't think many people know what a huge accomplishment it is to finish writing a book. (Also, to start one.) Now let's hope we're going to be eating celebratory brownies. xo
I made that same promise to the elder friend I worked with from 2012-2023, that if at any point during 2017-2021 she were unconscious and needed to let go, I’d tell her that Donald was under indictment and on his way out! She avidly watched both impeachments, happily and proudly voted for Joe Biden during lockdown. When she died in late November 2023, I didn’t have to lie to her. She knew Donald was under indictment, had been facing justice. She would have loved to have voted for Kamala Harris!
Lovely story and delicious sounding recipe! Thank you.
I would make these brownies today but I am all set to make an Election Cake. Seriously, it’s an old-fashioned tradition. There are several recipes on the Internet. These brownies will be the next good thing that I bake.
Thanks for the update and the brownie recipe. I have to stay positive. Maybe if we stay united instead of divided, we can hold it together.
Definitely need to make these brownies! Mom’s brownies won’t change the election results, but they might give me the strength to fight on.
Thank you. My mouth is drooling for some of those brownies like my Goldies do when they get apple treats.