Operation BTB was in full swing this afternoon.
First up: Classic Bittersweet Brownies – a recipe from a cookbook I have called Bittersweet.
Cooling in an ice bath
The results (out of 5 points):
| Taste | 3 |
| Texture | 4 |
| Chocolaty-ness | 2 |
Meeker’s first impression (based upon looks) was that it was dense. So he dropped it a few times just to prove his point.
But in the end, he really liked it. He told me not to send any of them to school – but rather keep them all for us him. (I think he’s forgotten what boxed brownies taste like – I’m pretty sure he liked these better).
Next up: A recipe that my 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Reynolds, sent me from the Moosewood cookbook.
Meeker’s first impression (again, based on looks)…too cakey.
He tried to squish it to make it gooier. (hey Meek, it doesn’t work like that)
The results (out of 5):
| Taste | 4 |
| Texture | 1 |
| Chocolaty-ness | 4 |
Taste was good – but it was more like cake. Which I adored.
So, I lose to the box…again. But I secretly think Meeker liked brownie G better, he has just forgotten. I may need to throw a boxed brownie in here soon, and see how he rates it. But until then, I’ll carry on, with my faithful doggie by my side.
Punky wishes she could eat chocolate, too.
Does your 5th grade teacher for real read your blog? If so, that’s amazing.
Yes, she does…isn’t that awesome! She was always my favorite. Can you imagine reading some of your students blogs in 15 years??
You should throw in a boxed brownie just to see how he rates it. I’d be interested to see if he scores it as highly now.
Love the taste test!
How adorable is Punky? Seriously, so cute!
You’ve got one picky brownie-eater of a husband on your hands, don’t you?
Will the boxed brownie prevail!? I can hardly wait to find out…
Have a great week, Katie.
Seriously, he’s a tough critic! You have a great week, too.
Darling, I love this series! I can’t wait to see which one will win in the end!
You should totally sneak a boxed browie in and not tell him to see how he rates it!! That would be awesome!!!
Oh I agree!
Oh I like the idea of doing a boxed brownie fake-out!!
haha i love this!
I sure wish I had a brownie recipe for you to try!!! I know I’d win. haha LOL
Cake-y brownies are the best! Meeker is one tough cookie! (or..brownie?) ; )
Sounds like you’re making some headway!! I love that Meeker has added the drop test. I mean, you have to judge them on ALL aspects, right?
You need to make the Baker’s One Bowl! I am tellin’ ya. Ha, I love the dropping photo.. dense brownie!
Weather you try these brownies or not, I thought of you when I saw them.
This recipe was just posted on another one of my favorite blogs.
http://www.tammysrecipes.com/fudgy_black_bean_brownies
I have made Chocolate Cake with black beans and I (and even Husband) really liked it.
Your doggy is beautiful!
Chao!
I love your Brownie Sundays! They both look so good! I think I’d be happy eating all of both.
I would love to pay a visit for a brownie taste testing. I’ve never met a brownie that I didn’t like!
you totally should – but not tell him.
I’m loving the brownie series. Which one is in the lead so far? I always feel like brownie recipes are either a hit or a miss. I love fudgy brownies!
Your husband is too funny! Dropping the brownie and then trying to squish the other, just to make his point! I would definitely go with your idea of making the boxed brownie but calling it something else until he rates it!
I find this challenge utterly entertaining. Keep it coming!!!
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Hey! I just made these brownies and they are SO chewy and delicious
Really, I am an EXTREMELY picky brownie eater and I like em.
Give them a shot, maybe Meeker will like these ones!
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/chewy-cocoa-brownies/Detail.aspx
p.s. It calls for 1 and 2/3 cups sugar
I used a combination between regular old white sugar and raw sugar!
Good luck!
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Oh my goodness – your dog is so pretty – I love her coloring! We have a German Shepherd too and they are the absolute sweetest dogs, although you don’t really see a ton of them, so I get super excited when someone else has one
. I just popped by your blog from Dana’s (mylittlecelebration.com) and you’ve got some really great posts. I’ll definitely be by again. Hope you have a lovely Monday!
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