It’s rainy today. I was hoping for more sunshiney-ness. But the gentle drizzle has it’s own charms.
It also is the perfect sort of ’stay-indoors-and-sew’ day. Ahhh. The smell of rain is scrumptious, no?
Today. Hmmmm.
Today I did some stuff. Some exciting but most mundane. Dishes, laundry, wiping, swiping, sorting, repeat. But somewhere in there were moments reserved, carefully chosen and held, for the "tickle me pink" things. The giggles with the littlest one. The soft finger combing of dark, shiny, 6 yr old hair. The sounds of frustration from the Biggest when his highly intelligent and organized play was undone by the Littlest. Oh, my. It was a frustrating day. But it was also a fabulous day.
You ever have a day like that?
I have actually had many like that all strung together, recently. New developments in my business life have led to a slightly dazed feeling that hasn't worn off yet. I welcome the change and yet, boy, it can get hard.
Sigh. But I'm thankful. It all feels somewhat difficult, yes, but it also feels so, so great.
There will be some new things popping up here in the next few weeks. The blog will probably morph a bit and a new little shop will be open for business. And it'll be my little shop. And right this moment there are sharp little things taking shape. Little things I hope will provide a bit of beauty in the average person's day-to-day.
So, if the posts have been a bit sparse lately, I apologize. But it will all be worth it in the end.
In the meantime I might use this down time to put up some posts featuring bloggers or lady business owners who fascinate me and challenge me and have made lovely, savory, and fabulous ideas their life story.
So, stay tuned for some loveliness and yumminess and I hope it inspires you just as it has inspired me.
"Mom, the earth is constantly spinning, right? Ok, so basically our car is driving on a treadmill."
Joshua – age 8
Peas, peas, peas, peas
Eating goober peas
Goodness, how delicious,
Eating goober peas. – chorus from a song popular amongst Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
I have no idea how the illustrious peanut got the name "goober pea", but I like it. It's cheeky. It sounds like something my 3 yr. old would come up with, which makes it extremely popular with me. I like names and titles that possess a bit of sparkle and sass. And "goober pea" makes me grin. Case closed.
So, when I started fiddling with various_ahem_"peanut butter" cookie recipes, specifically gluten-free recipes, I found it hard to find one that I liked. Most were too sweet, too crunchy, too dry, etc. Even the recipe I found on a very popular gluten-free blog was so sweet I thought I was going to die.
Added to that is the fact that most moms I know are trying to cinch in our spending. Especially the moms I know who have kids with special dietary needs. So, here is my recipe for Goober Pea Cookies. It's not complicated or "gourmet" and it definitely has been designed by me to let the beloved goober pea shine in all it's glory.
Goober Pea Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
3 C. peanut butter
1 3/4 C. sugar or sweetener of choice (just be aware that using honey will change the consistency)
2 eggs
2 1/2 t. vanilla
1 1/2 t. gluten free baking powder
Dump everything in a bowl and mix on medium speed until all ingredients are combined well. I highly recommend pressing them with a fork that has been dipped in sugar. I just looks like a bona fide goober pea cookie when you do that.
Bake for approx. 15 minutes on the middle rack of the oven.
Wish I could tell you how many cookies this recipe makes. The super-scientific guess? A slew. Yup, it makes a slew of super chewy, soft, goober pea-ish cookies.
You know what I say? "Goodness, how delicious"
