Before I headed to the First Car Story shoot this morning I had an apple and tried to be productive. I’ve committed myself to a few out of town races and blog conferences on my own dime so I’ve been spending hours searching for good travel deals (note to self: find more money somewhere).
The Subaru shoot is for a webisode about my first car. It was at a house in Culver City (about 70 miles north) so I trekked it up there before lunch.
I got my make-up done and was briefed on the questions they would be asking me on camera.
Then, it was time for lunch! Not too shabby. I had pre-ordered a turkey sandwich and salad. The spread was from Champagne Bakery.
As I was eating the crusty baguette I remember how much I love bread. EVERYDAY 
I did pick out the Swiss cheese, not a fan.
(We’ll discuss the cookie below.)
Then, it was my turn! Everyone’s story was filmed in a different part of the house. Mine was shot in the kitchen. I tried to change it to a cooking slash car show, but they weren’t having it. Oh well. 
My “Cooking with a Monican” show will happen one day…or not. Probably not.
They shot it from this angle though… (I wish my kitchen was this clean)
Aaaand action!
I’ve already mentioned it, but I am officially declaring that I am on the Search for the World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie. I take this job very seriously and understand it will require a lot of time, effort and chocolate chip cookie consumption. Don’t worry, I can handle it.
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Criteria:
One a scale from 1 to 5
Presentation: 4 – basic paper envelope.
Size: 5 – Perfect! Bigger than my palm, smaller than a dinner plate.
Thickness: 4 – Thick, but I want a little bit more of a bite to it.
Amount of Chips: 3 – It was packed with chips, but I like big chips not mini ones.
Overall Taste: 3.4 – Good, not too sweet but not hearty/chewy enough. A little too buttery (might have been the frosting).
Other: I didn’t like the white frosting drizzle on top. I might be a chocolate chip cookie purist with this one.
Champagne Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookie Score: 3 out of 5 Chips
(source)
Okay, now I’m at my pit stop – my mom’s for a dog walk and then headed home! See ya later 
Question: Big chocolate chips or mini ones?
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So fun! You look fantastic! Andso does the cookie! But I would do without the frosting too.
What was your first subaru? My first car was a 1993 subaru impreza. I loved it. I then owned a subaru outback. I am now on the hunt to trade in my truck for another subaru outback.
Heck, I’d love to have that kitchen.
I want that cookie too.
Oh heavens that cookie does look like it would rank the best! Love the white chocolate drizzle…because you can never have enough.
You look so pretty!!
Maybe you should start baking lots of different chocolate chip recipes instead (just not on the two non-carb days).
Next time in the Windy City, we are going to find it!
You had me at chocolate chip cookie! Mrs. Fields is one of my favorites. The smell alone is delicious. At least I can live off of just a whiff of the cookie…saves on calories! : )
I love your new rating scale for chocolate chip cookies! Fun!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen frosting on a chocolate chip cookie.. unless you count those big ones they try to pass off as birthday cakes. Those suck!
Mini’s so that you can eat more, but don’t think or feel like you ate a big one! Until the next day that is!
pain du monde in fashion island makes a pretty good chocolate chip cookie…i think it could be a worthy contender – especially on the amount of chocolate chips!
Annie the baker’s dough balls are my favorite. they aren’t huge, but the cookies are thick and so yummy!
So jealous that you were in Culver City. My sister lives there, and I live in Alabama. Too many states in between us. Hope that got some great footage from the shoot!
I love big chocolate chips that melt right into the batter and become ooey gooey cookies.
What a fun day!
Big chocolate chips and lots of them, please.
Big chips! I prefer my cookies “crunchier”/ “harder” rather than chewy.
Fun! Searching for the best cc cookie is a job I wanna have….except I wouldn’t fit out the door after ample research! I agree the icing just isn’t necessary.
Have you tried Levain Bakery cookies in NYC? BEST EVER!!!!!
How fun! You look great, Monica!
That cookies looks great also! Definitely big chocolae chips. Little ones depress me.
This looks so fun! congrats on the opportunity!
I won’t lie, that cookie looks pretty good…
I second Levain Bakery in NYC!! Best chocolate chip cookie. You can order them online. http://www.levainbakery.com/ They are unreal.
I third levain bakery. I looked up a bunch of places to eat at before I went to New York and that was a must! They are huge and thick (TWSS).
Big obviously! I’d rather have to share it with someone than not feel satisfied.! also the bigger one’s have that crispy outside/mushy inside texture that I crave all the time.
Big ones. But I don’t like too many chocolate chips in my cookie. I feel like you get too much choclate in one bite with the minis. Some people probably like this.
Sorry, not a chocolate chip cookie fan (although white chocolate, be still my heart)… unless I’m desperate. But maybe in your search you will find one that I might really crave.
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Chocolate chunks or butterscotchies for me!
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I just saw this article and immediately thought of you!
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/dishing/2010/12/chocolate_chip.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed2_HP
Thanks for sharing!
looks like such a fun day!
ummm big chocolate chips..duh.
Big chocolate chips! I love doughy cookies so Subway chocolate chip cookies are my fave.
I don’t think I’ve tried Subway’s cookies yet! And they always ask me if I want to swap a cookie for chips when I get the combo. I say, “Yes, but I won’t…”
If you are ever up in Santa Monica go get a chocolate chip cookie with fleur de sel from the M Street Kitchen bakery. They are soooooo good, big chunks of chocolate and the size is huge! (woops that sounded a little dirty).
Thanks for the tip!
Still bummed we missed each other!! You look so gorgeous and domestic. I did a double take–I thought Bree Van de Camp showed up at the shoot
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Big chocolate chips. And I make really yummy chocolate chip cookies. They are really too dangerous to make at times.
Mc Donald’s has really good chocolate chip cookies. 3 for $1 too! Try them.
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Time out. WHAT are those gigantic red platform shoes for in the background?!? Please tell me you got to wear those around the kitchen. HaHa
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