Before I begin this post, I just wanted to link you all to a foodie interview I was lucky enough to do on the awesomely talented Maureen’s blog, The Orgasmic Chef!
If you want, you can check it out here – It was such a fun experience and I just wanted to shout out a big thank you to you Maureen for asking me π
An awesome experience π
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Now let the post begin π
What do you do that’s a little… off. Do you wear your shirt backwards because you like that side better, eat jam on both sides of your toast and secretly fancy 2 minute artery-clogging meals?
I am so totally not saying those are my secret habbits. Remember I am asking you π
Personally, I think it is awesome to have little, how do I put this, eccentricities which make you totally unique. My family, as all families, are full of them π
Today I would like to show you one of my dad’s which he has genetically passed down to me. Parents, sheesh, whatcha gonna do with ’em? π
We both have an unhealthy penchant for miniature useful little computer gadgets. Also known as USBs. But not boring, stick-in-computer-and-use USBs. I am talking cute, lilΒ darlings. OVERLY I-LOVE-THEM cute.
Don’t say I did not warn you, it is an unhealthy obsession. Why unhealthy? I think my hysterical tone above tells you. Check these beauties… I mean… USBs out and vote which one is your favourite π
Want to vote?
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As I mentioned above, my family has many particular habits which makes them my family.
If there was an imposter of my grandpa and my mum made, you know the way I would tell which one was which?
I would ask them in the morning straight after getting up if they wanted tea and a cookie. Not for breakfast. As their I-have-just-gotten-up snack. The imposter would say no.
Simple no?
I decided to build on this trait and decide that I can make a cookie you CAN have as your entire breakfast. Don’t judge me, it is really not that hard to see this beauty as part of a balanced diet every morning with a steaming cup of tea (or in my case hot chocolate ;))
I was further forced to make it (I know the burden I take on right?) because I saw Baker Bettie’s post and I fell head over heals in love.
You should definitely check it out here!
Thus the Giant Maple Oatmeal Apricot Skillet Breakfast Cookie was born π
So why is this the perfect breakfast
- It is a cookie. I can give you a cookie in your sleep and you will accept it
- It has oats – need I remind you of oatmeal
- It has maple syrup – Yes I have pancakes not only for breakfast but traditionally, this syrup is all for the morning
- It has butter – I do recall that one slathers this generously on toast in the morning
Ok I don’t really think I need to keep persuading you that this is a most decent breakfast π
As always I had some problems (surely you are getting used to these :P) – Bettie made hers with browned butter and raisins. As much as I adore both of them, they always remind me of an afternoon snack, watching the sun after working ‘hard’ all day. So I decided to make my version less rich in taste and more refreshing π
Here are my changes to this amazing skillet cookie!
- Maple extract? I have never even seen this in Australia! But then again, why would I want to when I have real maple syrup to generously douse the cookie in – I cut the sugar back to 3/4 cup and used 1/4 maple syrup π
- I did not brown the butter
- I increased the amount of oats to 3/4 cups, decreased the amount of flour to 1 cup because I like my oats in the morning!
- I used a ton of spices as opposed to cinnamon because a) I always do and b) I love spiced oatmeal
- I used chopped dried apricots to sub in for raisins since they are so bright, sunny and orange, they always remind me of the morning!
Soft, crumbly and perfectly moist, it has an outer crust slightly crispy giving way to a more-ish and dense oatmeal cookie. Each bite you lose yourself in it, and the unexpected flavour bursts from the apricots and walnuts heightens the experience π
Best part? It is actually NOT very sweet at all. So you are excused for eating the entire recipe in one helping of breakfast π
Go on, I will call it your peculiar habit π
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Just before I wrap up and go relax in a nice hot lavendar scented bath considering my exams are through (or just about)
“Ceeee-le-brate good times, c’mon!”
I just wanted to first apologise. My spam has been working a little over actively and I have recently discovered that it has blocked out over 20 real comments per post! Sorry about that to everyone who are getting random replies a month after posting!
But most of all sorry to Geni @ Sweet And Crumby, Jennie @ The Messy Baker, Sze Hui @ Ohfishiee and Sandra @ The Foodie Affair since every single post, their comments were spammed!
I know you guys are totally not spam π
On a better note, thank you all for your comments on my last guest post over Sayantani’s gorgeous blog, Food Lovers Club! Though I was unable to reply to them since I was here, I appreciated every single one – you guys are too sweet π
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*input loud and luxuriously deep voice*
AND NOW LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I present to you the chocolate dish of the… post!
A fabulously rich not double, not triple but a QUADRUPLE Chocolate Cheesecake at the fabulous A_Boleyn’s blog!
If you do not want a slice of this, I just do not understand π
Enjoy the rest of your week my friends!
Ciao π
P.S. Daisy (at Never Too Sweet) thank you very much for your generous awards π – I will be passing them on in a couple of posts time my friend!
You are so talented! Loved the interview. I still believe you should write a cookbook! Between your writing, food photos, and recipes; many would purchase it!
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it can only be sponge bob for me!!! =D
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Fabulous choice my friend π
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I enjoyed reading about you on Maureen’s site! I didn’t know how you look like… you are so cute! You have all these USB drive covers? I want all of them… hard to pick one and I’ll end up collecting them all. Great cookies and cheesecake. After my kids go to school I can eat both of these for breakfast. Yup all for myself. =D
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Thank you very much my friend – I appreciate it a lot π
I am glad you liked the cute lil USBs and may I comment on your genius idea to have cake and cookie fully π
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Just popped to let you know that I have awarded you the Kreative Blogger and Sunshine award.I know you already have them, but hey, you can never have too many awards and your blog is brilliant! http://wp.me/p22oHq-og
I hope you are thrilled as I was to receive them. π
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I certainly know you deserve them my friend and thank you so much for passing them on to me – means a lot π
I will be blogging about them in 2-3 posts time – thanks again!
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I think I need that cheesecake. Stat. Also.. your cookie?pie /oatmealy happiness looks fabulous. WordPress ALWAYS spams Sandra at the Foodie Affair. I don’t have any idea why. We should tell them not to be so mean. Gah. I wanted to vote for the apple… but there was no apple option! So I picked Coke. Second best π
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Thanks – I know how you feel about needing dessert pronto π
We should totally tell WordPress – she is so nice and far from spam!!
Also sorry I forgot to put that option!!! I should add it now but the poll closes in a day π
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Those USB are pretty fun. Love that camera one..
Both cakes are spectacular!
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Good pic my friend it has been most popular π
Thank you! And im sure A_Boleyn would love to hear that too π
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I like both the sponge bob and coke USB but vote for just sponge bob.
You looks amazing being featured your interview at Maureenβs blog! You are so talented in your cooking and I like your personality. I think that you should join the Aus MasterChef!
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Haha good choice π
Thank you so much for such a sweet comment! But Aus masterchef people are amazingly talented – an 18 year old baker who does flambee and um… do much fancy work? Give me a couple of years in a culinary school then maybe π
Though I don’t think I would be a fan of the pressure!
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I love the idea of an “I’ve just gotten up snack!” How fantastic is that? I love the idea of a breakfast cookie too. The maple and oats sound great in it!
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Haha it certainly does get you up quicker out of bed π
Thanks for enjoying the cookie, I promise you will not be disappointed my friend!
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oh my gosh, I would LOVE that for breakfast!
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Shall I send one by post or would you like it brekkie fresh? π
Thank yoU!
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I love your USB collection, never seen any like them over here. I shall have to look. Love your breakfast and over here a cup of tea with a biscuit is quite normal on waking up! Xx π
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I hope you find some, they make doing assignments that little bit cuter π
Glad we have the same wake up call as you my friend – this recipe is definitely for you then! π
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I want that breakfast skillet cookie or whatever you want to call it.. looks perfect for brekki.. and congrats on the interview!
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Haha wish I could give it to you as well! Perfect for breakfast for sure π
Thank you!
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Both of these dishes look FANTASTIC! Love all the cool USB devices! π
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Thanks my friend π
So glad you are unspammed now!
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I enjoyed the interview that you did. It is nice to put a face to the name and learn a little about your family. It is wonderful that you blog is enjoyed by so many people.
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Thank you for enjoying the interview my friend π
Your support means a lot to me!
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Loving this post, the camera usb and your interview: today I learnt a lot about you!
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Thanks so much – and I am glad you weren’t bored to tears by me π
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I am a shoe freak. There I said it. Not just any shoes, but the stupidly high and pointy sort. I have my 10 minute walk shoes and my sitting only dress shoes.
The heart was my favourite because I also really love bling, but sadly I am unable to wear most bling because I am allergic to nickle.
That cookie is OUTRAGEOUS. You are very lucky you are still young with a good metabolism. That’s all I can say.
I loved Maria’s cheesecake, it really was gorgeous.
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I love shoes. Freakishly high heeled shoes? YES!
Haha it is rather out there but good metabolism? No no, believe me, far from but treadmill freak me? Yep π
And I agree – and thanks for telling me her name, I could not find it π
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Cookies for breakfast… I love it! And those USBs are too adorable – where did you find them?!
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You think just like me π
And my dad is actually the source – whenever I ask he just says ‘here and there’ – I think the internet π
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Cute Sponge B. And that Skillet Breakfast Cookie is just sinful..but calling my name to try it LOL! Great post CCU!
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It is usually the sinful things which call the most π
Thanks for enjoying my friend!
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We all have awesome little weird habits. I always save the best bite of any food dish until last. It’s looks a lot weirder than it sounds–if you ever eat with me, you’ll see π And I love that you made Baker Bettie’s cookie! Looks amazing!
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I have the same habit! Want the best aftertaste no? π
Thanks for enjoying my take on her cookie!
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Everyone should vote for the coke can! Btw, I couldn’t believe you’re only 16! When I was 16, I was still drooling in bed?! From your bakes and posts, I could have sworn you’re much more matured than i am. That goes without saying, age does not mean maturity. But you’re pretty, you’re smart, you’re very very very pretty. At least tell me you can’t dance.
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Haha that is what my dad said π
Thanks so much for so many kind words my friend! I bet you were way more amazing at 16 – how else could you progress to so talented today? π
And I do dance π
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Oh my gosh, now I want some cute USB drive covers!
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I definitely recommend getting it π
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Congrats on the interview! You rock!
As for the giant breakfast cookie, I’ll take 2 please. One for breakfast and one for lunch. And maybe just an extra one for dinner π
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Aww thank you π
And I like the way you think my friend – why limit this meal to only breakfast! π
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mmmm, I’m drooling. Those all look so delicious and I love the little Nikon. How cute!
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Thank you π
And great choice, it is all cuteness for sure!
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Definitely love your way of thinking about appropriate breakfast food. Makes perfect sense to me.
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Haha I am glad to hear you agree with it π
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Breakfast cookie–I love it! Hmm. Eccentricities. I must have a book on me at all times, just in case I get caught with nothing to do for even two minutes.
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That is one of the best eccentricities ever – I always have a book too π
Thanks for enjoying the cookie!
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This was such a funny post- I didn’t know there were so many cute little USB memory sticks, as we call them. I love this recipe, too. This is one is a definite must-try-soon since it has all the yummy and healthy things together in one dish!
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Glad you enjoyed it my friend π
And hope you enjoy the cookie literally over virtually as well soon π
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What a fun collection you guys have! I have a soft spot for R2D2, so he got my vote π
I would eat this cookie for breakfast. Every. Single. Day!
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Haha me too, he is so adorable π
Glad to know you enjoyed this cookie for brekkie so much – thanks π
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Wow, they all look so good…and I would take them at anytime of the day π
The USBs are so cute…
Hope you have a great week ahead π
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Haha I agree, glad you liked them π
Have a wonderful week as well my friend!
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A fantastic post Choc Chip! and why not have a pre-breakfast snack?! Oh and I voted for Sponge Bob π But what I want to know is how come I’ve never seen USB’s like these before. I need to remedy that!!
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Thank you π – glad to see you understand!
And good choice π
I think they are at specialty electronic stores and the internet? Have fun finding them π
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That looks awesome! And yea, I don’t understan someone not wanting some of that cheesecake either :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
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Thank you π
And I am sure A_Boleyn would love to hear that π
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whoever first decided that cookies for breakfast was acceptable deserves a pat on the back. π
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I agree wholeheartedly – maybe even a knightship or the nobel prize π
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those usb gadgets are so cute! that breakfast cookie looks great, i definitely want to try! i suspect my little guy will love it π
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Thanks on both counts my friend π
I hope your little guy devours it like me π – too cute!
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Nom nom nom!!! They all look so good!!!
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Love the sound effects – thank you π
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Your little USB buddies are so cute π One thing I think is peculiar about me is that I love banana bread but don’t like to eat bananas!
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Haha thank you π
And that is a very different! Though I understand a little since a whole banana for me is too strong but I can eat an entire loaf of bread on my own π
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Love that camera USB. Adorable!!!
This breakfast cookie looks awesome. YUM
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Nice pick π
And thank you so much!
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Mmmmm everything about that giant cookie breakfast is screaming my name – eat me heather, please make me and eat me I taste so good.
Lovely interview – I love getting to know my favorite bloggers better π
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Haha my one was screaming my name too π
Glad it was enjoyed π
Thank you so much – it means a lot to me my friend π
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Such a fun post! You’ve got an entertaining writing style. I read the interview – it was great! And I see nothing wrong with having a cookie for breakfast. π Great read – thanks.
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Thank you π
And glad you enjoyed the interview my friend!
Also very happy that you can also enjoy cookies for breakfast! π
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THis is definitely my kind of breakfast! Anything with oats in and fruit has got to be good for you too π
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I like the way you think – Sweet breakfasts rock π
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i love camera USB! π photography addict here.
Latest: Frog Addiction
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No doubt about that – your photos rock π
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Another awesome recipe, girl! And very nice interview! Glad to know more about you and gosh, you’re so pretty! π
All the USB’s are so cute but I voted for camera! Kinda surprised to find out that it has the highest # of votes so far!
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Thank you so much my friend π
Great choice on the camera but it might be overtaken soon, considering how fast the heart is coming up π
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Awesome recipe. Can’t argue with the idea of a giant cookie for breakfast. ; ) Love your usb collection. Hard the choose a favorite, but I went with the camera.
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Thanks – and who can? Actually I do not want to meet them π
And nice pic – I first saw it and melted by cuteness π
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What a great post. Interesting from start to finish and delicious in steps along the way. Have a great day. Blessings…Mary
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Thank you for enjoying the post my friend π
Have a wonderful week!
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I had no idea cute USBs were out there either! I love the broken heart β₯
Now that is a delicious way to start any day! And there are oats so it has to be healthy, right?
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Nice choice – it is so cute π
Thanks for enjoying the cookie my friend – and your logic is totally sound π
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congrats on the interview, nice read! was surprised to know u wanna become an interior decorator… somehow i was expecting cullinary school π the giant cookie looks mouth watreing… is that a frying pan u used to bake it in? ingineous i say! all the usb’s are ultra-cute but my fav has to be the dslr π
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I did but I guess I love interior designing and to be successful in the culinary world you have to be amazingly skilled π
Thanks for enjoying the giant cookie – I love making things in skillets not, truly it is awesome!
And good choice on the USB π
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen such adorable USBs! I had no idea they even existed! It’s a cute eccentricity to be sure.
Cookies for breakfast always sound good to me! this looks so delicious!
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Haha thanks – I promise when I found them, I was over the moon π
Also very happy you enjoyed the breakfast cookie!
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So creative, love them all.
Love your breakfast too, has all the food groups in it so has to be good for you. Way to start the day.
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I know, their creators are genius π
And thank you for enjoying my friend – your logic is genius!
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I love all the USB’s hehe they’re all so so so cute especially the camera one hehe I ‘d love the slice the most actually I like all your desserts hehe π
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Nice choice my friend π – I squealed when I saw it π
And thanks for enjoying – wish I could share… or bake your another one maybe π
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I have also admired A_Boleyn’s Chocolate Cheesecake. She is the master of decoration! The giant oatmeal cookie reminds me a bit of ANZAC biscuits I love. It looks fantastic!
The USBs range you own is amazing! I had no idea such things are produced.
Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Isn’t she just? And great description of the cookie, I agree π
Thanks for enjoying it so much!
And it is amazing actually what amazing inventions they come up – yay for… um… them π
A pleasure to visit your blog!
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Yes it is time to crank out the apricots, this is a delicious inspiration. I would have licked that plate clean. Also, congrats on the interview over at Maureens blog, Maureen is such a sweet blogger. I will need to pop over their and review it later. Anyhow enjoy the day as well as that breakfast cookie!
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Glad to know you enjoyed this treat so much my friend π
And thank you for reading the interview – I agree wholeheartedly Maureen is a wonderful person, blogger and chef π
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Looks delicious and lovely clicks!!!
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Thank you very much π
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I surely didn’t think you are 16!! It was great feature. Well done. π
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Thanks so much for reading – very kind my friend π
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So delicious! What a clever idea! And I saw Maureen’s feature on you and I can’t believe you are so young. You’re amazing! π
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Glad you enjoyed the cookie π
And thank you very much! Such a sweet comment like yours always makes my day!
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oops i’m bananas! forgot to leave my actual name here π
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Haha nice to meet you Anna π
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ok first let me say that i LOVE the name of your blog. awesome. second, those USBs are adorable. third, that breakfast cookie? ah mazing. so glad to find your blog!
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Thanks π – it was very impulsive in creation!
Glad you enjoyed the USBs collection and thank you very much for enjoying the cookie my friend π
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Both the cookie and the cheesecake look wonderful! I could not choose just one USB port as a favorite – they are all so very cute I can see why you and your dad are collecting them.
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Thank you so much π
And I know what you mean, they are very adorable – Personally even I cannot say which one I am partial too π
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Peculiar habits are the basis of humanity. Cookies for breakfast sing. Am a firm believer in getting my anti-oxidants from dark chocolate! What a delightful post!
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Truer words have never been spoken π
You sound like a soul mate in baking for me – breakfast cookie believer and dark chocolate lover? Nice one!
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this looks so delicious.. i’ve never seen a breakfast cookie… i’m bookmarking, and will make it in the near future. love.
ps. thanks for your comment. π
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I hope you enjoy it in the future if you do my friend – thank you so much π
And it was a pleasure to visit your blog – are you on foodbuzz?
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Cookies for breakfast?! Yes, please!
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Good choice – will that be post or will you be popping over for brekkie? π
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That’s a very tempting breakfast cookie, Uru. And I don’t really like sweet things for breakfast but can totally see having some of this cookie and LOVING it!
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Thank you so much – coming from a savoury brekkie person, it makes me feel all the more prouder to call it a proper breakfast π
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morning Darling Girl. you are having tons of fun aren’t you! AND you are going to make us all fat with these monster cookies for breaky!! c
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Good evening C π
I most certainly am… I mean fat? No, never, all I had to do was treadmill real fast π
And make you all happy π
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I was at Maureen’s blog and finally got to see your pic π Beautiful girl π And are you sure you are only 16-yrs??? π I don’t know what the heck I was doing at that age… Love the recipe Uru!
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Aww thank you so sweet my friend π
I appreciate your support very much!
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If I had both ice cream and cookies on hand first thing in the morning, I see nothing wrong with eating them for breakfast. Leftover cake for breakfast is one of the best rewards of being a baker, if you ask me! π
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Glad you see breakfast my way π
And leftover cake for breakfast is the best, especially after birthday time π
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I love all those flash drives. So cute!
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Glad you liked them π
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I have feeling i shouldn’t be looking at all this heavenly sweet goodness now, It’s tempting to go for my jar of nutella beyond belief.
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Haha, I think that is exactly the reason why you should be looking π
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No peculiar habits here. None, nada, nothing! (Except perhaps my habit of constantly being in denial!)
Cookies for breakfast—did I hear that right? I’m there. (Love the dried fruit you used.)
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Lols love that habit – I don’t believe it myself but many people say I have it too π
And you certainly did – with tons of dried apricots too!
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This looks so good! It’s breakfast time here and I have nothing! Thanks for bringing me to hypersalivation mode with your uber-cookie π And I loved the USB intro
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Awww this takes so little time to whip up, you deserve to enjoy brekkie π
Love that my friend – ‘hypersalivation mode’ π
Glad you enjoyed the usbs too!
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What a tasty breakfast and cool usb memory sticks! Great job!
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Thanks on both counts π
Glad you enjoyed!
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ahahah omg I NEED that R2 D2 usb for my dad! That is amazing. Same with that breakfast cookie, I’ve need seen anything like it, it looks sooo yummy! Send me a slice….? π
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Haha it would make a perfect daddy gift without a doubt π
And thanks for enjoying my friend! I totally would but um… a little guilty of.. eating.. it π
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I was over at Maureen’s checking out your guest post and it was awesome. However even more awesome are these 2 lovely desserts one in a pan and one sinful chocolate delight. I voted on your cute USB’s. You should just get one of each. A girl can never have enough back up. Take care, BAM
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Thank you for reading it my friend π
And glad you enjoyed the sweet treats offered in this post! I love your way of thinking – one of each? Perfect π
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An actual breakfast cookie? This means no more scarfing down yesterdays leftovers, the early morning cookie attack is totally legit! Awesome π
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Haha I like the way you think π
Fresh cookies are one thing but for breakfast, it is so much more π
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I can’t tell you have wonderful it is to come here and see your cute little USB’s.. lovely breakfast cookies and chocolate wonderfulness.. You always make my day CCU:) xo Smidge
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I am so happy you enjoyed them π
And thank you! Breakfast cookies then cheesecake for dessert my friend π
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CCU, your blog is full of such fun things today (as always). Loved reading about you and finally SEEING you on the guest post. Sixteen, beautiful, talented–I’m a little bit jealous (not really, I’m happy for you). I had to vote for R2D2 since my son (about to turn 40) had a toy one as a child. You hit the jackpot again with your breakfast cookie. You may even be changing the world by creating a new popular/healthy breakfast… cookies, yay!
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Awww my friend, as always your comments make me feel on top of the world π
It certainly was nice to finally have a face behind my blog now π
Good choice in USB my friend and changing the world with cookies? I like the sound of that π
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Congrats on being featured by Maureen from Orgasmic Chef. It was wonderful to learn more about you. I think you’re incredible for all you’ve been able to achieve in your 17 years. Congrats on all you’ve achieved so far and I’m sure you have an incredible future ahead of you xx
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Thanks for reading and not getting bored to tears my friend π
But seriously I appreciate you all so much π
You are very sweet my friend!
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Congratulations on the interview! I read it earlier and it was wonderful to learn more about you. I love the breakfast cookie too. I’d have trouble saying no to a cookie at breakfast time π
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Thanks my friend, I am so happy you enjoyed it π
And I think many people would – I mean who says no to a cookie any time? π
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Nice guest post over at The Orgasmic Chef!
And I love the USB’s! Such fun.
I sure wouldn’t mind walking into my kitchen and finding that giant cookie on a plate for my breakfast!
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Thank you so much for enjoying it my friend π
Glad you enjoyed both giant cookie and usbs as well π
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That “breakfast” is amazing! π And love all those usb drives. all of them. so unique and cute.
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Glad you enjoyed this brekkie possibily π
And the usbs are definitely all adorable!
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You are tooo cute and funny! Loved your USB’s! My hubs would die for the coke and the R2D2 USB’s but me, I’m a girly girl and love the blingy heart-I would totes wear that on a necklace! π I love that your Mom and Grandmpa eat cookies first thing in the morning before breakfast. But I need you to help me clear up my confusion regarding cookies. I thought British people called them “biscuits.” Not that you’re British, but the British and Australian accents are so close, I guess I expected you to also call them cookies. LOL! Am I crazy? Don’t answer that. π I saw Baker Bettie’s Skillet Cookie and loved the idea–great job making it healthier for morning consumption! It looks lovely.
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Good choice on the USB and great idea my friend – my dad said exactly the same as your husband π
Haha I have no idea whatsoever on what name is given to them where – to be brutally honest, I call them both depending on what spills out of my mouth π
And no you are the furthest thing from crazy!
Thank you for enjoying the cookie my friend though I cannot call it healthier considering that nice big scoop of ice cream on top π
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Love Love Love each n every of ur usb… Spongy put pants back…LOL Super cute…
Cookies for breakfast.. Gal u rock!!
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Haha aaah Spongey π
And you are a friend after my own heart if you accept cookies for breakfast!
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That may be the best breakfast ever! Or at least it would be in my house. YUM! Also how can R2D2 not have more votes! Thats the coolest usb by far.
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Haha I know right? Move aside pancakes π
Glad you enjoyed it! And good USB choice!
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Love those USB’s, cool collection! Cookies for breakfast, best idea, it looks fantastic.
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Thanks and glad you enjoyed the giant cookie my friend π
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Way to go U!!Your blog is already growing by leaps and bounds and rightly so since you’re so talented!!
I loved the USB’s.They are all super cute π
Will be trying your breakfast idea very soon,looks delicious π
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Thaank you my friend very much π
And good taste in USBs no doubt – also glad you enjoyed the giant breakfast cookie!
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Cookies for breakfast, awesome interview, cheesecake, cool USBs… what else have you been up to? You are amazing… such a brilliant young lady. π PS.. I love how you would identify an imposter in your family… very clever indeed. π
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Haha thank you my friend, you make me sound like I am doing evrything at once π
I appreciate your support so much π
And yes, I do plan ahead in case of getting caught up in espionage π
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Loved the interview!!! π And all the food in this post looks so great!! π
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Thanks on both counts π
And thank you also for the comment you left on the interview my friend!
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You are very welcome!! π
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What an awesome breakfast cookie!! Sweet start of the day π
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Thank you my friend – and without a doubt π
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Cookies? For breakfast? I feel that there should be a chorus of angels singing your praises right now.
I collect notebooks. Not just cute journals (though I do love those), but regular old spiral bound notebooks. On the last week of school, I’d stay after school and collect the mostly empty notebooks other students were getting rid of. I’d come home with piles of them. We all have our weird habits. π
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It is quite the heavenly breakfast π – Thank you!
That sounds like such a fun habit – nothing like some pen and paper so I know how you feel!
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Hi uru,
I am just hoping over from maureen’s where i read your interview. So impressed, you are only 16 and are a multi tasker. You are one of my favorite bloggers and i enjoy reading your blog very much. You are an exceptional baker and very creative. Lovely to read about you.
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Thank you very much my friend π – You are very kind!
Your compliments have truly made my day and I can say, as your blog is coming from a compulsive foodie, I am compulsivel addicted to it too π
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I’ve just visited Maureen’s blog before I even knew about your post here so had to come back and state how incredibly inspiring you are for young people today. Baking since 13? For reals? Seriously, you ARE awesome. I’m almost 31 on the 24th of this month *sob*, when I was 13 I never even thought about cakes unless it was going through the store and me pestering my mum to buy one. I must’ve been too busy chasing the boys at that age, hehe.
I’m so impressed that you’re only 17 and had this blog since you were 15. Your baking is amazing and inspiring. You truly are a wonderful person. I won;d not be surprised if you were approached within the next few years and became our latest Nigella, Jamie Oliver, etc. of baking.
My favourite USB is the car keys but only because it’s a BMW M3 key. LOL. I’m into cars.
One last thing, I was thinking last night (before your guest post) that I wanted to start doing guest posts as I’m ill a lot and don’t get to blog as much as I’d like to. You’re one of the first people I thought of. If that’s OK with yourself, email me at sweet2eatblog @ gmail dot com. I’d love to feature one of your recipes π
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Your comment has made my day my friend, I cannot even begin to thank you!
Lols chasing boys is something I would do if I had the time π – I just gaze at One Direction and smile really really hard π
And 31 is so not anything to sob about (Happy upcoming birthday btw ;)) – You have so much freedom and fun π – who was it that said life doesn’t even begin till 40 π
My friend, I dream of one day even meeting those chefs – being one of them I think would actually be heaven. They are so inspiring!
And nice choice on the USBs – the car keys are so real!
As for guest posting, it sounds like a lot of fun. I love your blog, your recipes, your writing, your photography and the list goes on so it would be a right honour to do so π
I was planning on posting this coming wednesday so if I sent you my post tomorrow or tuesday would that be ok with you? It is one very chocolate-y recipe π
I hope you enjoy it and just send me a buzz – thank you so much for asking my friend!
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Loved reading your interview…and this giant cookie looks yummy! I’m going to keep my eye out for some of those interesting USB drives ~ mine are so boring compared to those!
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Thanks on both counts my friend π
And do that for sure – I find saving assignments so much fun now π
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i love your USB collection! i love silly little USBs, too – i recently bought this one, which i adore! http://www.mymemory.co.uk/USB-Flash-Drives/Satzuma/Satzuma-4GB-Monkey-USB-Flash-Drive—Blue
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Thanks! I am so off to check out this one π
Nice to know I am not the only undone by their adorableness!
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I have never seen USBs like those before. They are too cute! I just love the camera one – and the broken heart one. Adorable! I bet it would keep me from losing them too (which I seem to have a knack of doing). And as for the breakfast cookie…I want to come over to your house for breakfast! π
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Haha glad you liked the USBs – you can see why I am obsessed with them π
And you are more than welcome to have breakfast at mine – though I warn you it will certainly be a sweet affair π
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Apricot and oatmeal sounds amazing!
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They certainly work well together π
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I love your Giant Maple Oatmeal Apricot Skillet Breakfast Cookie!
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It is a little bit of a mouthful in more ways than one π
Thanks!
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Loved the interview! And I love all your cute USB’s–I have never seen any that cool! Your skillet breakfast cookie looks amazing!
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Thanks so much on all counts π
The USBs are deifnitely an up and coming field π
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You interview was fun to read, and I left you a comment there. This post is as cute as it could be: love it! Great job! π
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I saw the comment my friend, thank you very much π
And also very happy you enjoyed this post – cute is definitely what I would use for Spongey π
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I loved the interview Uru! The breakfast cookie looks divine and delicious! If it has oats in it, it qualifies as breakfast!
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Thanks so much for visitng Maureen π
And glad you enjoyed the cookie – I like the way you think my friend!
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What a collection! I love it. And that cookie – I would totally eat that for breakfast!
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Thanks on both counts my friend and alsofor the lovely interview comment π
Too kind!
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Congrats on the interview! π And gosh this looks awesome! I would totally accept a cookie in my sleep! I would accept a cookie from you anytime ha ha π I love the apricots and the maple syrup. This would be the perfect breakfast!
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Thank you π
And nice to meet you fellow cookie lover π
Want to come over for a cookie breakfast? I am afraid I will have to make two π
Glad you enjoyed!
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My Guru Uru, I don’t know where to start?
I did not that you still remember my email. thanks!!!
Your interview took me back 30years. I wanted to take Interior designing as my career and keep baking as my first passion. It still is but I do not get to bake as much as you do.
I like the heart shaped USB, its looks cool so voted for that:)
I always tell you that your posts make me happy and they really do. Its not just your recipes but the way you write. Sadly, I am not able to read all blogs but where ever I write a comment I do. I don’t know I am slow or what…
I would really want to have a slice of that cake lovely cake. No kidding:) I eat all fattening foods at my age but in moderation.
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
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My friend, that email is one of the most special parts of blogging – I still have it in my folder in my emails π
And I think I will grow up to be just like you which is a wonderful feeling – fingers crossed π
Good voting choice by the way!
Your comments always make my day but do not worry about not reading every time – real life gets in the way and I totally understand that π
And I am glad you have not completely cut back – for me, fattening foods make you happy, but in moderation, even happier!
Have a great week!
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Half the fun of life is having eccentricities. π I think your drives are adorable. And I would feel perfectly wonderful eating that cookie for breakfast – since I occasionally eat regular ones – this would be a step up. Take care and good luck on your exams.
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You are so right about that π
And I am glad you are a monring cookie eater because this is calling out your name π
Thank you my friend and have a wonderful week!
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Cookies for breakfast! Once again I say that my girls are going to love you! It was so great to learn more about you in the profile! You can cook in my kitchen anytime — it would set a great example for the girls since you always clean up along the way!!!
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Haha I think this is quite the girly dessert – nice and elegant for breakfast π
I am glad you enjoyed the interview my friend and would love to visit the wonders of your kitchen (though I may get messy due to excitement :D)
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I’d eat that for breakfast any morning! I’ve never seen USB’s like what you have and I only have the boring ones π¦ Love the collection so far.
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Good to know my friend π
I am sure you can find fun ones and turn that frown upside down from omg cuteness π
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I voted for Sponge Bob because your comment made me laugh out loud, but I also like the heart because I love shiny bling!
Thank you for unspamming me :))
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Haha he is quite the indecent sponge – who would have guessed π
And I agree who can resist a little glitter!
I am going to keep you from being spam I promise from now on π
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Hmm – peculiar habits? I get OCDish about things like scissors that should be in their proper spot when I need them. lol
Funny post and congrats on the interview. I’ll check it out for your sake. Have a great weekend.
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Haha OCD is one of my most common peculiar habits π
Thank you for enjoying and hope you enjoy the interview!
Have a wonderful weekend too π
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That cookie looks amazing! Lucky you. All your USBs are great – I never knew there was such a selection!
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Thank you so much π
And I did not believe my dad until he told me π
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Youβre absolutely made over there β¦ eating cakes for breakfast !!!!!!! Love my breakfast muffin, but a cake β¦ thanks for the link to for the Bettieβs cookie cake β¦ check her recipe out and the this with Greek yoghurt on top β I would have breakfast the whole day. Thank you so much and by the away Iβm surprised that the βbroken heartβ usb are leading β¦ we girls like our blings. Thanks for a great post.
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Haha it is a pretty good life I will agree with that π
Mmm, yes when I saw Bettie’s cookie I melted which is why I knew I had to make it my way – though yes going with ice cream may not have been the healthier option π
You are so right about the bling – I feel like such a diva when I use it all shiny and what not π
Thanks for enjoying!
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The Diva feeling is a great feeling *smile – yes, I will try out the breakfast cookie too. It looks the business.
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Haha a diva and calls breakfast cookies business? A girl after my own heart my friend π
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I want this cookie and I want it now.
And congrats on your interview!
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Wish I could it give it to you π
And thank you my friend!
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Love this post and we all have our eccentricities, those usb computer miniatures are fab, I’m partial to the BMW, I would totally have that delicious cookie for breakfast ice cream and all. Reminds me of Bill Cosby when he gave the kids chocolate cake for breakfast when his wife was away. his rationale was that it had milk and eggs and thats breakfast right?? Great post you have a gift my friend.
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You are 16 yrs, well I can see a very bright future for you. I applaud your beautiful blog, amazing baking abilities and you are a very gifted writer. Kudo’s to you. I am blown away.
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You are too sweet my friend. It means a lot to me, support like yours, and it would be impossible to keep writing for this blog without you π
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Thank you for so many kind words π
I like your partiality (is that even a word ;))
To my mind Bill Cosby has totally got his head straight – didn’t someone say dark chocolate also releases anti-oxidants π
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I thought cookies are really for breakfast , lunch , teatime and dinner ?! lol Great addition of that ice cream topping ! π Congrats on the interview so as the award ! π
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Haha how times have changed since they were a snack π
ANd how is it possible without ice cream π
Thanks so much my friend!
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Breakfast cookie … what a concept!
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Haha it is something a bit different to pancakes π
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I like your photos, they are very original and inspirational too!
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Thank you so much π
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I would eat that breakfast cookie and I like the Coke can. Off to read the interview now.
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Thank you my friend and I hope you enjoy it π
Good choice with the USB, it is a favourite of my dad’s too!
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Giant breakfast cookie!! An admirable peculiar quality :-)!
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Thank you my friend π
And it is one I try to spread around π
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Congratulations on the interview which I’m going over to read right now. I look forward to your revealing even more delicious family secrets. π
Love the USBs. I’m in an elegant mood so the jewelled heart is my pick today.
And thank you for sharing my cheesecake pic.
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Thank you – I hope you enjoy it π
And good choice – nothing beats the beauty of the heart (cliche!!!) π
My pleasure – everyone is dying for it π
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Hmmm I like anything baked that you’re allowed to eat for breakfast π this looks lovely!
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Haha so do I π
Thank you my friend!
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COOOOOOOOKIES FOR BREAKFAST! I dig. This is brilliant. So, so good.
And I read the interview on Maureen’s blog. I had no idea you were a Little Baby π It’s so awesome that you’re out on the blog scene holding your own with use old bitties. WELL DONE!
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We are so best friends because sounds like you are as obsessed with cookies as me π
Haha, a little baby? Me? I am five foot five of pure teenager π
Thank you so so much my friend π
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Oh, my gosh, not one, but TWO amazing recipes!!! I love them both…I’ll have the cookie for breakfast and the cheesecake for dessert π Off to check her post!
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Haha I am glad you enjoyed my friend π
And I like the way you think!
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Love the USB’s! I had no idea they have become so creative. I have got to go find some! I am trying to lose some extra poundage but can’t help but drool over that cheesecake.
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I know, when my dad first showed me I scoffed and didn’t believe him π
I’m sure they are a growing trend!
And I am sure one slice of this cake won’t hurt… or 2 π
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Yum!!! Look wonderful! I also really liked the flash drives….all very cute and certainly not boring. But the chocolate cheese cake – oh yes!! YUMMY!!
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Thank you very much π
And the drives are certainly a change π
I know right? I was dying, still am dying, for a piece!
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Cool gadgets ! That apricot does add color and taste to your fabulous skillet cookies! Have a great weekend dear.
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Thank you on both counts my friend π
Hope you too have a fabulous weekend!
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I’ve never seen the fun shaped USB’s before. I would go for the heart π Your breakfast cookie sounds delicious. I’m not much for sweet breakfasts but Brian is and he’d love a breakfast cookie. Of course, to get it I’d have to get up EARLY and make it for him…not gonna happen… π Congrats on the interview and awards.
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Haha the heart is totally girly and pretty – good choice!
And maybe you could make it for Brian on a very special occasion π – and enjoy it yourself of course (have it for lunch – compromise right? :D)
Thank you very much!
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Pretty great collection of gadgets you have shared and its nice to keep them as long as we treasure them. I would like to start my day with a brunch with the oatmeal recipe you have shared. They are healthy but breakfast is not for me.
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Definitely treasure them indeed π
A brunch with this cookie is definitely better, since I doubt lunch would be possible after eating it π
Thanks for enjoying!
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I am not surprised to read that you are being interviewed. Next thing you know I’ll turn my telly on and there you will be. π I think my little eccentricity is finding a song in everything! Some will say something that reminds me of a song and off I go> LOL
As usual your recipes look delicious. Love the blog! π
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Haha I don’t really think the telly will be in the equation my friend π
I love your particular trait, that is so cool!
Thank you so much π
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