Not Party Grade

[livingdeb]

Lately I've had trouble bringing food to parties. Maybe it's because I keep trying to make something halfway healthy that tastes like junk food.

Last weekend I tried brownies, which turned out nice and chocolaty, but too rubbery. So then I tried chocolate chocolate chip muffins, which turned out rubbery and boring (except for the chocolate chips). So I ended up bringing cheese to that party.

This time I tried oat scones, which again turned out to be not quite party grade. They are fluffy but very plain and a bit too salty. I'm bringing them anyway--I'm out of time.

Comments

[fraeuleinchen.livejournal.com]

I too often end up baking healthy things that are sort of bland... but I find that they're excellent vectors for jam, marmalade, butter or cheese, or a combination of those things. Strawberry jam and sharp cheddar cheese make an excellent combination.

[livingdeb.livejournal.com]

I've never thought of strawberry jam with sharp cheddar. That does sound kind of yummy.

I don't have any strawberry jam right now. I may try pumpkin butter.

The rubbery chocolate things made good work snacks.