Happy #thinkingoutloud Thursday! No idea what I’m going on about? Click here!
1. Is there anything cozier than a warm coffee shop on a rainy day?
I’m currently writing this post from my favourite booth in Starbucks with a warm cup of Pike and the rain hitting the big window beside me. Creative bliss.
2. I’m also witnessing a little girl trying to pick out a baked treat from the oh-so-appealing bakery display. With all the amazing breads, cookies, and pastries to choose from, she went for the Marshmallow Dream Bar. But let’s face it… those crispy rice squares are amazing. No matter how many fancy desserts I’ve had, there’s something about the simplicity of Rice Krispie Squares that can’t be beat. I should really get around to making these Rice Krispie Energy Bites again…
3. Since we’re on the topic of sweet treats, let’s talk Easter candy. I just recently learned that Kinder Surprise eggs are banned in the States because the FDA deemed them too dangerous. Say whaaaaat? Apparently the toy inside is considered a potential choking hazard. I get it, but… really?!? They turn a blind eye to worse things while simultaneously robbing kids of fun. And I don’t think I’ve ever heard of anyone here choking on a Kinder toy. Just saying.
It’s a real shame, too, because Kinder chocolate is freaking tasty…
4. And now for a very important question… What’s your strategy to eating the Easter bunny?
Do you start from the ears? The tail? The nose? The toes? I take the random approach, and I tend to cycle through my starting points so that he never knows what to expect. This year? The toes…
5. Also… please don’t tell my dentist that I’ve been eating so much chocolate and Easter candy lately. I have an appointment coming up next Tuesday and I’m already having anxiety attacks. It’s only a routine check up and I’ve been cavity free for years now thanks to becoming totally anal about my oral health, but still — it’s still the dentist, and that chair is still the source of many cringe-worthy memories. Pray for me, friends. Pray for me.
6. On a happier note… new books!
I asked you guys for some book recommendations last week, and you definitely delivered. I picked these up earlier this week and I can’t wait to crack into them, but I’m having a hard time trying to figure out which one I should start with. Thoughts?
7. I’m also having a hard time trying to figure out which recipes I want to post first. I have a running list of about 20 recipe ideas that I want to share with you guys, and that list just keeps growing and growing because I usually only manage to fit in two recipes per week in between WIAW, ToL, and Link Love posts. I keep going back and forth on the idea of posting more/less recipes because I don’t want Spoons to become too distant and impersonal, but I still want to share good foods. Thoughts?
8. On that note, here’s what’s coming at ya tomorrow… Can we say cookies for breakfast? Yes, yes we can 
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It is abnormal for me to have Kabocha sweet, in fact I think I have only done it once, all other times I have it savoury! That is most likely because I don’t crave sweet foods very often. These pancakes sound like a great combination of ingredients, I am definitely going to try it out soon!
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TWENTY recipe ideas?!?! Holy friggin CRAP! I can’t even imagine! Wow…ok, feeling a little inadequate right now…
In my opinion, one recipe a week is good. If I see more on blogs that I read, I tend to get a little overwhelmed…and like you said, it makes me miss the girl BEHIND the food! 
Take the chocolate bunny, put him in a big ziploc bag, and smash him into pieces. Ruthless, yes, but effective.
I NEED a new book to start. Suggestions?
I dislike the dentist SO much. I remember being in middle school and making a list of 100 reasons why the dentist stinks with my friends! I just had an appointment a month ago after not going for about… 2.5 years?! Best part = NO cavities, just tartar buildup…so lots of scraping! But my dad’s cousin is my hygienist so I think she tries to be extra gentle for me! Good luck at your appointment – some places let you wear headphones, maybe try that?!
Never posted before but I’ve been reading for a while – really enjoy reading you blog
Anyway I just had to say I really recommend putting your life on hold and reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone right now – it’s a can’tputitdownmustreaditallnow amazing trilogy and now that the third book is out you won’t have to wait for a whole year (like I did) to find out what happens
I may be a little obsessed. From what you’ve posted in the past about books that you like I think you’ll really enjoy this one. I really can’t recommend it enough, as I’m sure you’ve already gathered.
Enjoy!
Thanks for saying hi, Alice! I actually started with Graceling, but I’m a little over halfway through already and Daughter of Smoke and Bone is going to be the next one I read
You seem to have a real niche for recipes…something I definitely wish I had. So please post away so I can live vicariously through you
Read Graceling!! I loved it, the main character is so feisty, I lover her!
That was actually the one I ended up picking
Started on it last night and I really like it so far!
Just looking at that Starbucks in rain shot makes me all warm and fuzzy inside! The combo really does do something to get our creative juices flowing. A couple of days ago it was pretty warm out so I set myself up at an outdoor table, and proceeded to sit there for 20 minutes staring at my screen. Then it began to pour and I was forced inside, where I was immediately able to get a bunch of work done. Crazy!
I’ve never even heard of a kinder egg! Personal posts are my fav, but maybe because I’m nosey
I love recipes though as well!
I pretty much know that all of the recipes that you’ll post will all be spot on. Girl, you never fail.
Also, that chocolate is banned here.. *le sigh..*
I haven’t had a chocolate bunny in years!
why don’t i come over and taste test the recipes you want to share first. Then i’ll decide, deal?
I can’t wait for that recipe! A chocolate filled Easter is the best. I can’t believe that those eggs are considered hazardous …
Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Liebster Award – you don’t have to participate if you don’t want to, but I just wanted to let you know I love your blog!
Awwr thanks, Mary Frances! The feeling is totally mutual <3
Wow I didn’t know kinder surprise was banned in the US either!
ahhh chocolate bunnies, I always feel weird biting of the ears or the tail, but I like it!
I’ve read Graceling too and it’s sooooo good!!
Cookies?! For breakfast?! YES PLEASE! Yum!!
Oh I’m excited for tomorrow’s recipe. Love cookies for breakfast. I had pancake oatmeal for breakfast today, so good! I take the stuff the entire chocolate bunny into your face as soon as you can approach. Although I prefer other chocolates to the bunnies.
Ditto! I’m not a huge fan of the bunnies, but apparently it’s tradition or something
I remember the first time I saw my {Canadian] cousins eating Kinder eggs, and I was SO intrigued. Yeah, wait, what the heck?! If America doesn’t ban those little Happy Meal toys then why can’t we have Kinder Eggs? Shame.
Ooo! I want cookies for breakfast!! I actually think your personal to recipe posts ratio is just perfect right now. We get a little peek into your life and your brain, but we also get a peek into your kitchen (where I want to live at this moment so I can have some of those breakfast cookies).