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| Extra large bags of special treats sent by a very loving friend! |
A bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips, a bag of walnuts, a bag of pecans, and 2 sticks of butter?
Sounds like cookies waiting to be made, but I, Erin, am not that quick to throw a batch together. I have to do a lot more thinking about how to use these ingredients. These are all items that we are not able to get in the small city of Barat. In the big city butter, sold only in 1/2 pound increments, can be found. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are rarely available or for a very high price, usually $8 for a regular sized bag. Walnuts are occasionally seen as well, but for an even higher price. These ingredients are special treats for us, so I am very careful in how I use them! The butter I usually use for items in which taste is important, otherwise margarine is readily available and works just as well. Ever since last Christmas pecan pie has sounded so good, so yes, maybe 9 months later I will finally be able to make one! Most often, if I don't make chocolate chip cookies (which don't last more than a day in our house), I just eat the chocolate chips straight. Although we live in a country that is one of the largest producers of cocoa, dark chocolate is not easily found here. All the other chocolate is sufficient if I have a really strong craving, but boy the chocolate chips hit the spot!
We'll see what all I decide to make with the above ingredients!
