Monday Morning Surprise

I always joke that I work with people that are all old enough to be my parents.

And I say that with no complaints...especially when they bring me homemade surprises like this!!

Tabby,

A while ago you and I were visiting about bread. And I was telling you a little about the bread my wife makes...and that spoils me and all of our family. She grinds her wheat (stone ground) and includes honey in the recipe. I mentioned its texture is more like cake. Brenda made some bread yesterday (the ox was in the mire) so I thought I would bring you a fresh loaf to try.

Dave.

So there's a LOT of small talk that goes on in the lunchroom at work.

It normally goes something like this:

...

Tabbi: Whatcha eating today?

Dave/Jon/Sally/Bob: Oh you know, the usual. Turkey, potatoes, homemade rolls, stew....homemade everything that sounds AMAZING...etc etc. What about you?

Tabbi: Spaghetti. Lean Cuisine. Again.

And then I eat at my desk alone cuz I just can't keep up with the Jones'!

.....

But how sweet is Dave to bring me a loaf of homemade bread?

It made for a great morning--and a perfect start to my week!

Next St. Patty's Day...

...I'm making this recipe:

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prize-Winning Recipe 2010! Whip up a batch of cookies with chunks of chocolate and a touch of minty freshness.
188 Ratings
PREP TIME25 Min
TOTAL TIME40 Min
SERVINGS:36
INGREDIENTS
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
6 to 8 drops green food color
1 egg
1 cup creme de menthe baking chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks

Step 1- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in creme de menthe baking chips and chocolate chunks.
Step 2- Using small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Step 3- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Serve warm or cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.