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LA Round 2

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So I left off on Monday with the Disneyland goodies, so here’s some more from Disney that I didn’t put up for you to feast your little eyes!

Close-up of the adorable Mickey Mouse chocolate dipped pretzels!

We stopped in the Candy Palace to look at all these treats! If you’re ever in Disneyland, you have got to stop in this little shop even just to look around. But…you’ll most likely be tempted to pick up one of the yummies inside.

These cookies are so big, they look like scoops of ice cream!

The cookies…I just have no words.

The candy apples were just too awesome. The somehow manage to make EVERYTHING Mickey-themed!!!

 

Even the lollipop stand looked pretty. oh gosh…I’m a total food blogger.

 

Chocolate Turtles in the shape of Mickey, how is that even possible!?!

Okay break from food here for a second, how about a couple beach shots? ;) Hopefully you all aren’t too jealous, heck I know some of you probably have the beach all year right by you!

We finally got to the beach Monday and headed out to a second one yesterday.

 

Here are some shots of all the yummy treats and funny little things they were selling in the Manhattan Beach Creamery.

 

The cookies were just too cute, I used to always get ones like these at a bakery by our house in the shapes of smiley faces.

 

Pretty macaroons, mini tarts and parfaits!

 

Cupcake bandages, uh hello? How come I have not heard of these and don’t have a lifetime supply?!

 

Abe Lincoln bandages, I gotta love these as a Illinoisan.

 

A drink flavored like peanut butter and jelly? Eh… not sure how I feel about that one.

 

Breakfast floss…Hm, I wonder if my dentist would approve of this? Fun fact: my uncle is my dentist!

 

Chocolate boyfriend. Okay, now I could get on board with this one!

I split a cookie ice cream sandwich dipped in dark chocolate with my mom. Oh my gosh…so GOOD. If you are ever around here you have got to try it! The cookies they use are just absolutely perfect for the ice cream sandwich. The cookies are so chewy and yummy!

The one we went to yesterday, we got to rent these super cute old fashioned bikes with the high handlebars. I’ve always wanted to ride one of those, so that was pretty fun! It’s funny to see how different peoples’ personalities are here, everyone is SO friendly!! However, the traffic is crazy and driving around is like being on a roller coaster. But overall, I love it here in L.A. It’s gonna be so, so hard to leave!

That’s it for now! Again, sorry for no recipe :( Things will be back to normal around here soon enough!

 

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A Baby and Buttery Biscuits

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If you happened to have read my last week in review post, you might have caught how on Friday I got my baby for my child development class. It was weird how I became so emotionally connected to a doll. Borderline creepy.

I ended up having to take the baby to my soccer games this weekend. How lucky am I that not only did i have one, but TWO games! Thankfully my mom was able to take care of her for the second game.

You would not believe the looks I got from some people. I feel for teen moms now more than I ever thought I would. Sure, I think that raising a baby as a teen is far from ideal, but I don’t think giving teen moms looks of disapproval will make anything better. It’s not going to change what has happened and it sure will not make things easier. It’s hard enough raising a baby as a teen, criticism just adds to the struggle. Again, I’d like to emphasize the point that I am NOT encouraging teen pregnancies or teen sex or any of things of that matter. This topic is not normally something I would bring up on the blog, but this baby project really hit me hard. The looks that I got were hurtful (from people who did not take a close enough look) and it just kills me to imagine what it would be like for a teen with a real alive baby. As much as I hate to say it, I think the fact that the baby was African American did not help.

Alright, that’s enough of that.

Let’s make biscuits! I have made biscuits in the past, some flavored, some definitely not. This biscuit recipe is my FAVORITE to date! They don’t exactly look “perfect” but that’s just because you don’t have to do the whole rolling and flouring thang. Plus for me! Enjoy these delicious buttery biscuits with jam, butter, or pretty much anything!

Buttery Biscuits

(Makes 6 biscuits)

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 stick butter, cold and cubed

1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons (150 ml) milk (I used skim)

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut in cold butter, I used my hands. Pour in milk and use hands until fully incorporated, but be sure not to over mix. Mix until just combined.
  3. Drop dough onto cookie sheet and shape as desired. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Enjoy! Perfect with jam or butter.

Random Fact of the Day: In Romania around 1935, Mickey Mouse was banned because it was thought that he would scare children.

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