So a few years ago– probably more than a few, but less than 10 – so let’s call it several.  Several years ago, I went through a big brownie phase.  From memory, it was pre-baby but post wedding.  So I had lots of time, and went into the office every week/every day and would bring in brownies for my office mates.  

This was also pre-my current job.  A place that has more food and snacks than an army can eat.  A place that I actively avoid because when I go, all I do is eat.  They serve full hot breakfast and lunch every day, have snacks literally everywhere and have loads of social clubs that revolve around food.  

Last week T came to work with me for their kids holiday program and he had crepes for breakfast one day and dumplings another day.   Plus bombe alaska for an afternoon snack, cookies, marshmallows, ice cream– and full hot lunches as well.  

So, needless to say, I don’t bake and bring things into work anymore.

BUT I did make brownies yesterday for our NRL Grand Final watch party– ok party might be overstating it.  But we had people over and I made two things worth talking about: 

Guinness Brownies from the NY Times because I love putting Guinness and chocolate together and these brownies did NOT disappoint.  In fact, they get bonus points for having 3 types of chocolate, Guinness, and coffee in them.  So good.  

Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip inspired by the dip that we had in July at the Old Ebbitt Grill.  The Old Ebbitt Grill holds a special place in our heart- not only is there food always delicious, but we also got married there so we try to go whenever we are in DC.   Plus, I love artichoke dip and had been waiting desperately for an occasion to make it.

A football party was the perfect excuse to make both.  

Last week, we did have fish tacos and chicken and chips as promised.  Meh.  They were dinner, they were good.  Nothing to write home about.

This week, we’re having leftover spaghetti bolognese and leftover dip and brownies.  For Taco Tuesday, we’re doing taco salad with turkey mince.  We might have dumplings one night for dinner since The Runner is in Portugal.  The Runner does not like dumplings for reasons that I cannot understand, so T and I might have dumplings while we can!  We’re also off to the Nation’s Capital this weekend- a mother-son road trip which should be super fun!