Saturday | Baking in this small world

Today was going to be a day of catching up on things,

and since I have a birthday party to go to tonight 

I headed downtown to get a gift for the sweet hostess.

On my way, walking through the park by my apartment,

I see someone I think I used to know.

As in, someone I used to know 7 years ago when I was living in Nigeria.

I assume it's just my mind playing tricks on me and keep walking.

But it's like I just know it's him.

I panick. Why? Not sure. 

Maybe it's because it's been 7 freaking years!?

Anyway, I keep walking, while secretly (okay, it was rather obvious) 

looking back over my shoulder to see if it's really him.

I walk. Walk, walk, walk.

Enter the store. Buy the gift.

All the while staring out the window to see if he passes by.

Exit the store. 

Look around for him.

Don't see him.

I start walking back.

There he is.

Okay, I can't just ignore him and walk past him (again).

Especially since I was staring at him before.

And before I get a chance to think or say anything 

he's standing before me, saying, "Aren't you...?"

Holy freaking crap!

What are the chances of running into someone after 7 seven years?

Especially since it's someone you know from a whole different continent!?

Totally random. Totally surreal. 

Totally AWESOME.

This world is ridiculously small. 

ANYWAY,

I wanted to share a recipe with you.

I found it on Pinterest the other day, and wanted to try it out this weekend.

And I did. (Didn't see that one coming, huh?)

And honestly, it takes a lot for cake to really impress me.

And this one did.

So go bake it.

Like, right now.

Chewy Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Brownies

1/3 cup margarine, softened

2/3 cup white sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 cup peanut butter (I used crunchy pb)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp water

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).

Mix margarine and sugars.

Add egg one at a time.

Beat until light and fluffy. (2-3 minutes)

Stir in peanut butter, water, and vanilla extract.

Mix flours, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl.

Stir into peanut butter mix and blend well.

Spread into greased 9x9 inch pan,

and bake for 30-35 minutes.

Let it cool, then cut into squares.

Now, EAT!

I am telling you now - 

you will not regret it!

/Lea Binta