Chocolate Helps the Medicine Go Down

Well, I don’t know about you, but I had a slightly crazy week.

I topped it off by knocking my wedding band down the garbage disposal. Not to worry—after the shock wore off, I was able to retrieve it! (And I learned to never ever leave my rings next to the sink again as I applied hand lotion.) Oh—and this was the day after I spilled tea all over my desk, thoroughly soaking some research materials, the corner of a book, and a smallish area of the carpet.

Whew!

This is what happens when I work a little too hard and don’t get enough sleep. I get clumsy.

In light of that, I thought it might be fun if we take a little detour today for a chocolate break. (Because, as we all know, chocolate does indeed help the medicine go down!)

Check out this super delicious recipe connected with the image for today’s blog post:

 

Triple Chocolate Chunk Bourbon Brownie Pie

via Janet Hudson

I basically have a brownie recipe I always use:

1 tablespoon vegetable margarine

4 oz plain soy yogurt

1 cup raw sugar

Egg Replacer for 2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

5 tbsp bourbon

1/2 cup cut chocolate bits

1/2 cup white carob chips

4 tbsp melted chocolate

Pie Crust

 

Mix all ingredients but white chocolate chips and chocolate  bits. Drizzle together. Batter will be very stiff. Spread on top of a pie crust — bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until done. Sprinkle with white carob chips and drizzle with the chocolate. Serves 8 +

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I’m not vegan, but doesn’t this sound wonderful?! (It looks like there are many scrumptious goodies to try if you pop over to Janet’s photo stream.)

Now—in regard to the bourbon above.

This recipe only calls for 5 tbsps, but if the alcohol bothers you, I’m sure there must be something similar-tasting you could substitute with. (I’m sorry—I just don’t know what. If you do, please leave your suggestion in a comment below.) I have to admit—bourbon’s not something I readily keep on hand at my house and I’ve never tried it. But goodness… all THAT chocolate! Mmmm…

AND if the above helping of chocolate leaves you hankering for more, check out this recipe for Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies at Little House Living, (one of my favorite websites). OH, my gravy! I can’t wait to try this one, too!

Lest you think I’m all about food and chocolate today, I did want to share some other non-edible goodies with you:

*Novelist Carla Stewart offered this great post (Help for the Weary Writer) over on Novel Rocket this week. Don’t miss Carla’s super tips for dealing with exhaustion and burnout.

*If you’re gearing up for that new writing project, here are The Worst Ways to Begin Your Novel via The Write Life.

*Are you a Big Fat Greek Wedding fan like I am? Well, hold the Windex and be still my heart—there is a sequel to this sleeper hit in the works! Read about it here.

And finally…

Do you love what you do? Here are 7 Reasons why you should!

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How has your week been?

Are you a chocolate fan? Have any bourbon substitute ideas?

Do you have an encouraging word to share?

PLEASE SPREAD the CHOCOLATEY LOVE

Having a rough go of it? This will make it all better! (Click to Tweet)

 

Happy Weekend and Blessings Always,