Happy Tuesday! Last night Ben couldn’t sleep and since our condo is the size of a shoe box (not even boots, like flats) that meant I couldn’t sleep either. I feel like he does this unconsciously before I go on a trip or have a race. We should discuss it (or I can just blog about it and breed resentment toward him).
Oh, and to everyone who was so impressed with his dinner cooking and watermelon margarita mixing skills… He used up the last of the watermelon! Tragic, I know.
I want to be mad, but I’m kinda relieved I don’t have to admit I ate the entire watermelon in 3 days by myself. I mean, he did use 4 pieces of it for that drink…
This morning my toe felt okay to run (but still hurts to roll it under) so I ran 5.95 miles. Round it up to 6 if you want (but if you round down to 4 I’d like you to weigh me).
Eggs for breakfast.
Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day!
One of my life goals is the find the BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie.
I’ve hear Paula Deen’s Three Chocolate Cookies is pretty good so if anyone wants to bake them and send ‘em over I’d be okay with that…
Question: Cookie or Muffin?
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Cookie for sure. I just kinda suck at making them myself. Must be my ADD for paying attention to multiple batches. I usually burn at least one tray. My local co-op has been making zuchinni nut cookies with cream cheese frosting in the middle like a sandwich. LOVE!!!
I do love muffins, but they have to be fresh. I actually like ‘healthy’ muffins like bran or morning glory stuffed full of crazy good stuff.
Is that even a questions?! Cookies hands down!
Oh cookie hands down! I’ll have to whip up a batch today to celebrate!!
I totally thought of your blog over the weekend. I think I created the perfect chocolate chip cookie: it was moist and chewy with a slightly crunchy exterior. They’re palm-sized and about 3/4 of an inch think. I think they hit all the high points you’re looking for. You should check these out: http://www.kellytheculinarian.com/2012/05/stand-mixer-sunday-only-chocolate-chip.html
Thanks! Cookies look delicious Kelly.
Will definitely bake a batch this weekend.
Yum!
What a huge chocolate chip cookie!
Love this pic w/you smoochin the watermelon …. so cute! Haha.
Last week shopping at Walgreens, almost positive I saw “watermelon” deodorant on a shelf. Kinda freaked me out. Jeez. What will they think of next?
Cookies. I might bake some today to bring on the plane to my marathon tomorrow. Can we say carbo-load?
I think I’ve told you this, but you and my older brother have the same life goal: finding the best chocolate chip cookie. He wants to pitch to to Food Network and just have people delivery cookies to him all day for taste testing. I think you guys are onto something.
Tell him we should have the show together!
Cookies for sure. One of my favorite’s has chocolate chips, peanut butter cups, and chopped peanuts in it.
Cookie all the way! Now if you brought cinnamon buns into the equation it might be a different story…
I’m going to have to buy one today now that I know it’s basically a holiday!
Definitely cookie. But if it’s a choice between cupcake and cookie..that’s a tough one!
Cookies for sure! I love the cookies from Paradise Bakery in the OC!
Thank you for giving me an excuse to eat an enormous chocolate chip cookie today!!
My pleasure
That is one of my goals too… I need to eat a chocolate chip cookie today now! And cookie dominates muffin for sure.
Ok Monica,
I really want you to try Levain Bakery cookies. I am willing to order them online and send them to you (My treat!). You will just have to treat me to a cookie or attend some crazy awesome workout class with me if you ever plan a visit to NY.
(Of course if you didn’t want to do either of those things, I am perfectly fine with just putting some good cookie karma out into the universe.) It will be 4 of them and I believe you can choose assorted or all the same. Go to the website and let me know. I am that convinced that these are some of the best cookies in the world and I am curious as to how they measure up as per your cookie expertise.
I thought about this too– but they are best when warm out of the oven!!! I don’t think they would be as great when shipped =( but I think Levain would 100% win Monica’s contest for best cookie, no question!
Iv had them shipped before and they were fine!!! They are totally the best cookies!
Thanks Amanda! But this is a slight chance I’m going to NY toward the end of the year so I can try one straight from the bakery. Given the fresh cookie debate I think I should hold off?
Cookies all the way — just not chocolate chip. I’m a strange girl that isn’t a huge fan of chocolate.
Cookies!!!
Watermelon Question: Have your watermelons been good from Costco? My hubby and I bought several from Sam’s lately, and they have pretty much sucked. Like the middle is almost too ripe. Uggh.
However, hubby bought a big watermelon from WHole Foods this weekend, and it has been amazing!
Yes, the watermelons are good but are borderline too ripe. Good thing I eat them so fast!
Cookie all the way!
I’m going to the store today to buy lots of watermelon!
If given a choice, always go with the cookie! (A chocolate chip muffin is ok, but only if you don’t have a cookie there.) Fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies are always awesome. I always use the toll house recipe… so good.
Ooh that’s a hard one. Because a muffin is really just a cupcake without frosting. And if we’re talking cupcakes I’d choose them over a cookie. But just a muffin. Give me the cookie!
Cookies… every time. Especially chocolate chip cookies. They are the one dessert that I can never turn down. I tried once and my brain shut down for a moment. I’m definitely on that “finding the best chocolate chip cookie” quest with you. It’s not the best I’ve ever had, but if you haven’t tried the Alternative Baking Company’s Colossal Chocolate Chip Cookie, I would suggest it.
definitely a cookie girl!! although i love muffins too…basically any carb and im good to go
Cookie for sure! Chocolate chip are some of my favorite too. I made some yesterday ‘for the kids’ and they were so delicious. Would’ve waited for today had I known that today was national chocolate chip cookie day. I can’t seem to justify cookies two days in a row though
COOKIE BY FAR!
Did someone say cookie? Me want cookie! I realize I have seen far too many $&@&ing episodes of sesame street in recent years. Deal w it
Most pointless question ever! Anyone who says muffin is just wrong and totally strange. Cookie hands down.
Cookie or muffin? That’s just a silly question! Cookie! I’m sad because I didn’t have a cookie on National Choc. Chip Cookie Day. (I’m too lazy to go to the store). Maybe someone will show up on my doorstep with one? Let’s hope!
I started eating my eggs with ketchup thanks to you
) Eggs were just starting to get boring, and now they have new life!
Are you heading to Chicago anytime soon? (not during the NATO visit) I will buy you the best ones ever! I don’t think they will make the shipping time.
No, I’m not headed there
Now I want to though!
well, let me know if you are coming, I will buy you cookies! (they are small, you have to have more than one)
Cookies for me too, although not too many people in Australia will be celebrating it i don’t think.
Why do I have to choose???? I want both!!!
I took like 3 samples of Famous Amos cookies today from Costco! (thought you would be proud). I had no idea it was NCCC day though!
I am really enjoying reading through all of your posts, especially the ones about your races since I am trying to motivate myself to run a 10k this year! I just realized I have to thank you for this post about National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day because I was not aware of the “holiday” before and since I am also on the search for the best chocolate chip cookie in Seattle, I decided to write a blog post about it: http://localistseattle.wordpress.com/2012/05/15/happy-national-chocolate-chip-cookie-day/
So if you ever make it to Seattle, let me know and maybe we can meet up for a cookie and a run!