MangiaMore: Chocolate chip COOKIES

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Chocolate chip cookies belong at BBQs. They are portable, snack-sized, and delicious, plus easy to make in large quantity. Their only—and I mean only—downfall is that those tasty chocolate chips can melt in hot sun and high temperatures. But sometimes, sticky fingers are allowed at a food-filled cookout.

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The Alumni-Faculty BBQ last week was the perfect time to satisfy my baking itch (again) by whipping up a sweet ending for our gathering. I wanted something easy and universal, scrumptious and satiating—chocolate chip cookies.

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This recipe from Host the Toast was perfect. I made a double batch and threw in leftover sprinkles (the top was lost during a furious baking mini course) to make them a little more festive. Let me tell you, I wanted to bathe in that cookie dough. It was sweet and buttery with caramel notes and chocolate bites, while the rainbow sprinkles added  colorful whimsy.

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My cookies flew at the BBQ, but I kept an eye on the giant container hoping some would be left over. The chewy and soft texture of the cookies was addictive; just one cookie was not enough. There was just enough chocolate and maybe too many sprinkles (if that’s a thing) but the result was very very very tasty. Good thing some came home with me.

So, who’s inviting me to their next BBQ? I’ll bring cookies…

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photo op: fourth of JULY

Fourth of July is a holiday for chowing down on delicious grilled food, snacks, and sweet thangs, while remembering what our country's birth and what is about. This 4th of July was hot and humid, but filled with good eats and fun fireworks. Check out just some of the tasty things I indulged in this holiday!

How was your holiday? Did you see the fireworks? Most importantly, what did you eat? Leave me some food for thought, and don't forget to like foodie ventures on facebook!

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7.4.13

photo op: MEMORIAL day weekend

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Warning: Photo heavy post....but absolutely delicious.

Memorial Day Weekend is the official kick-off of summer-- bring on the BBQs, berries, and beverages. Not only was this a holiday weekend, but it was filled with celebrations, friends, family and on top of it all a ton of food (I do feel a cleanse in my near future). There was a graduation, end of year activities, parties, and multiple cook outs (yes, it was an extended MDW, starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing until the holiday, but who's counting?). Check out just some of the tasty things I chomped on...more will be on FOOD-tography.

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Don't skip a beat of my foodie adventures and follow me on my facebook page. I do much more than eat food... check out the articles and recipes I share, as well as other food experiences. I hope you show your support and like my page!

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5.28.13

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