Yikes!! Our A/C compressor just went caput. The unit is still under warranty (thank goodness!) but I have to pay for labor- $355!!! Doesn't that seem excessive? Does anyone know someone who has experience with A/C units that can offer guidance and let me know if I'm getting ripped off?!?
Thanks!!!
Heavenly little pillows of bliss??? Close. Homemade Marshmallows (taaaa daaaah!). I happened to be looking for a coupon (Thanks, Alisha!) for marshmallows when I came across a recipe from my favorite Food Network host, Alton Brown. Amazingly, I had everything I needed to make marshmallows. Even a great coupon can't beat don't-get-dressed-or-pay-money, so I made them from scratch. Nevermind the fact that I didn't actually NEED the marshmallows. I just like to keep them on hand for emergencies.... like Brownie Sundae Deliciousness or "Igloos"*. So the homemade version is SUPER easy to make and BEYOND delicious. You can find the recipe here.
* I remember when I was in Primary one of our activities was to make "Igloos". I have no idea what the lesson behind the "Igloos" was, but I like to think it had something to do with building a house upon the ice... or sand.... or rock???? hmmmm. Anyway, our teacher cut an apple in half, cored it, and had all of us spread peanut butter over the skin. Then we took the cute little mini-marshmallows and stuck them in the peanut butter to look like blocks of ice . They were super cute and ever since then I LOVE the combination and eat the snack all the time. Damien thinks I'm a nut cuz in his ward they never ate during Primary.... (Lame!) (totally joking with the Lame just in case we don't eat during Primary in our ward....but if that is the case, we should look into letting a little food in!) Looks like I'll be making Ginormous "Igloos" with these honking blocks of "ice". I'll have to look for bigger apples!
I caved and made another batch for some neighbors and hubby:
Bowl with brownie on top:
Brownie Sundae Deliciousness
1 box favorite Brownie mix & ingredients to make
2-3 cups FROZEN miniature marshmallows (keeps the marshmallows moist and gooey)
1 cup Heath Toffee Bits (or more for extra deliciousness)
1 jar chocolate fudge frosting
Ice Cream- any flavor that floats your boat
Prepare brownies as indicated on package for 8"x8" glass pan and bake. When brownies have 15 minutes remaining for baking, remove from oven. Top evenly with Heath bits, then marshmallows. You'll want to cover completely- no empty spaces! Return to oven to finish baking. After 15 minutes, remove from oven (brownies will be wiggly and may seem like they are not done- RESIST the urge to return to oven!). Pour frosting into microwave safe bowl and nuke for 15 seconds or until frosting is "drizzle-able". Drizzle all over brownie deliciousness while still hot.
Let cool for 15 to 20 minutes, scoop (cuz it will be gooey!) into bowls and top with ice cream. No pictures because I modified a recipe on the back of a Brownie Box and wasn't sure it would be good. It was delicious and eaten immediately. I don't dare re-create since I will just scarf it all- AGAIN!
Weird that I can't seem to lose weight...
