Dig in.
nourishing & unapologetic
*UPDATED with more pictures to reflect the creation of the pie. The process pictures and the finished pie pictures were taken on two different occasions. Today is Pi Day! Yes, Pi not Pie...but the latter is much more up my alley. So we'll skip the math and go straight to the chocolate. Okay, that's a fib. There's a bit of a diversion which will doubly confirm why we need this chocolate. Homeowners, do you remember the search for your house? Yes, that experience that culminated in you signing piles of papers and earned you the privilege to fork over wads of money every month for years on end? If you do, say a prayer and send some patience because...the Born's are on the hunt for our first house! (If you're in my area and know of any good ones on the market feel free to shoot them my way!) We lucked out landing an energetic bright-eyed realtor who seems to be a go-getter, which I think probably makes the process all the better. (Plus, she seems like lots of fun so maybe I'll make a new friend out of the deal too.) But man, as much fun as it is, this process is exhausting. And really, we've barely begun. I've attempted to organize my thoughts on house-hunting in a semi-satirical list below. How to Hunt for a House: the newbie, newlywed edition (in other words, nothing like an HGTV show)
So about that pie... When I am exhausted, anxious, eager, or any of the emotions between...I eat. Admittedly, and without shame, I eat. Chocolate, french fries, guacamole, ice cream, chocolate... yep, my go to's. In light of our hunt and in honor of 3.14 day, here's the absolutely easiest, most decadent way to get your chocolate fix: the Pioneer Woman's French Silk Pie. French Silk Pie Recipe from Pioneer Woman 4 ounces (total weight) unsweetened baking chocolate (I like Baker's brand) 1 cup salted butter, softened 1-1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I prefer Mexican vanilla) 4 whole large eggs 1 baked pie shell (homemade, refrigerated crust, or pre-baked) 8 ounces cool whip or homemade whipped cream, for topping chocolate curls or chips, for topping Directions
When you serve this, I dare you to eat just a tiny piece. I bet you can't do it. And if you can, well you have the willpower of a superhero. I hope this pie gives you just the delicious chocolate fix to remedy whatever ails you or to celebrate all that is good, or both. And for the record, I feel fortunate to be in the position to house hunt with my best friend so this isn't really a complaining post, but my account of what seems to be a imperfect, difficult process. Happy Pi Day!
Until next time. -xoxo PS and this is a PS of the best kind: birthday wishes! More importantly than Pi Day, today is our sweet little niece's BIRTHDAY! She's 2!! How's that possible? She brings lots of energy to our lives. Plus she couldn't be more pretty (not that we're biased.) In short, we adore her. Happy Birthday, L! May this be the best year yet for our funny, busy, ornery, super smart, giggly girl. Love you lots, Auntie and Uncle.
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