Born For This

Moderation, eh?  That’s what you get in this bonus post that I didn’t think I’d make.

I got a few (more) new outfits for work.  I am trying to keep this under control   It’s a very different environment than my last job, and much of what I own is on its last legs.  (Really, those are reasons! Not justifications!)  Anyhow, a girl can always use some new cardigans and a supercute Mad Men-esque skirt that is both flattering and comfy, all of which were on sale and some of which were covered by the Nordstrom Notes that she received for buying so much during the Anniversary Sale.

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The open house was worth seeing – the historic bungalow I loved online was not, in fact, meant to be.  The rooms felt small, there was no tub in the master bath, and many of the “nice finishes” were of questionable quality.  Plus, the freeway that runs behind the house (separated by two sound barriers and about 100 yards) was loud.  I am curious to see how long this one stays on the market.

And then I did what any normal girl would do: baked brownies.  (We did eat lunch – leftovers.)

I healthified this Alton Brown brownie recipe by cutting the recipe in half and substituting a few thangs….

“Healthier” Alton Brown-ies

Ingredients:

• Canola spray (for the pan)
• 2 Tablespoons ground flax + 2 Tablespoons water, microwaved for 30 seconds
• 3/4 cup turbinado sugar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup brown rice flour
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
• pinch of salt
• topping:  chopped leftover bourbon balls from a party we had in my life before the blog

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 300º.
2. Microwave the flax and water for 30 seconds to thicken.  Whisk in the sugar.
3. Add remaining ingredients; mix to combine.
4. Bake in greased pan (we used a loaf pan so the brownies wouldn’t be 1 cm thick) until they pass the toothpick test, about 30 minutes.

No sugar crust, but great chewy edges…and each brownie has about 85 calories and less than 2 grams of fat.

To be honest, we didn’t eat dinner after dance.  Mad Men is on right now, and we’re a bit tense after WB’s first ever night of Lindy Hop…counts 4-7 are not agreeing with him, and it is somehow my fault.

And that’s my night I’m planning to get up early and get in my 4 miles before I start my new job!

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