Cocoa brownies + my 201st post on Pikelet and Pie
Excuse me please, things have been a little bit crazy over here. Trying out loads of new food has been taking up some time (from ‘Vietnamese’ BBQ to frozen margaritas), there has been the farewelling of friends (you wouldn’t believe how difficult it is to send a dog to America from Hanoi), and now I’ve got a job. Employed, again after so many months of freedom and I think my new job title should be ‘Child Wrangler’. So please forgive me for allowing the occasion of my 200th post slip by unnoticed. It is not terribly unexpected though if you recall my 100th post. In some kind of strangely frightening symmetry my 101st post which celebrated just missing my century was published on April 7th, 2009, one year ago today, exactly. Spooky.
I’m not going to lie and tell you that these were celebratory brownies baked with this particular milestone in mind. Nuh uh. I made them really to see what all the fuss was about, I made them because good quality cocoa is relatively cheap here and I had a hankering for something chocolatey, chewy, sweet. There are plenty of Vietnamese desserts, Kem Xoi (pictured below) is sticky rice, ice cream and crunchy nutty toppings, a favourite, but sometimes chocolate is a necessity. So I baked Alice Medrich’s Cocoa Brownies and they did not disappoint.
Kem Xoi, Sticky rice with ice cream.
These sweet treats are easy, budget friendly, quick to make and surprisingly decadent. I had intended to refrain from blogging about them given the current cocoa brownie saturation (is there anyone who hasn’t heard about these?), but there is a reason as to why there are brownie crumbs on bloggers lips worldwide. Just make them.
PMum came home while they were still cooling on the bench. She stopped, turned, averting her eyes. Glaring at me she pointed behind her and through gritted teeth asked”What. is. that?”. She needn’t have worried, this batch did not last long enough for her to give in and sample a square. Now I just wish I had some more with which to celebrate my 201st post.
Recipe is available from The Wednesday Chef or Smitten Kitchen or Lemonpi
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13 Comments
Congrats on your first post after your 200th! May next year be just as spooky as this year. And the previous year…
Does your PMum have something against chocolate or brownies? It doesn’t compute. How can ppl NOT like brownies?
MMm nothing beats warm gooey brownies! These look perfect. Congrats on your 200th+1 post
Here’s to 200 more! xx
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Mmmm I love a good brownie, and yours look very good indeed! And that is a little spooky about your 101st post being exactly a year ago. Well happy 201st post
You should aim to celebrate your 301st post exactly this time next year!
.-= Steph´s last blog ..Fish Tank Cake =-.
Congratz! Ahh sounds like u are on a proper schedule with them being exactly 1 year apart tho heh Keep on blogging ^^!
Awesome accomplishment. I am just on 35 and proud that I am sticking to it… some weeks it is tough. But 200… wow and the quality just gets better. Congrats on the job too… hopefully you will still have time to share your adventures with us!
.-= deana@lostpastrememb´s last blog ..Morels ~ Creamed and Deep Fried with Beef on Pastry =-.
Congratulations making 201. These brownies look very dense and moist. Just how brownies should be
.-= Mark @ Cafe Campana´s last blog ..Easy as Pie – Key Lime Pie =-.
These brownies are so amazing! Simple and delicious, with perfect texture. Congrats on the job and the 200 posts!
Mmmm brownies! They look perfect!
Congrats on your 201st post!! These brownies look absolutely perfect. YUM!
these brownies were perfect! please understand how difficult it is to live in a house where delicious treats abound. i return from a hard day to chocolate?
I remember seeing these on Lemonpi and desperate to try them. I completely forgot about the recipe until now. I’m a massive fan of the chewy brownie. Popular, but for good reason!
.-= Julia @ Mélanger´s last blog ..{ Chocolate pecan & maple scrolls } =-.
happy 200th post Lilli
.-= betty´s last blog ..Peanut Butter w/ Chocolate Glaze Cupcakes =-.
Sticky rice and ice-cream sounds delicious! Happy 200 + 1th post
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