Do you guys read Ashley’s blog? You know, Ashley of Not Without Salt? One glance and you’ll be in complete awe of her incredible food photography and recipes (not to mention in love with her adorable children). But if that wasn’t enough, her writing is wonderful. Her writing is the kind of writing that leaves me feeling lighter and happier. Her writing makes me think, “Oh, I’m not the only one that does that or feels that or agonizes over that??”
Ashley recently started a movement. A cookie movement. In moments where she feels a wave of self doubt and worry setting in, she redirects her energies towards others and bakes. The process of creating the sweet treats and providing the joy found in an unexpected cookie pulls her out of her own head and quells any negative thoughts. As someone highly prone to self doubt. As someone who can spiral into a state of despair within mere seconds (truly it’s a feat), I’m quite sure this movement was meant for me. So yesterday morning, when my mind began spinning while I was still in bed, thinking of all the things I should do and hadn’t done and had to do, I got up and baked. I made a homemade version of Oreos (recipe here) to share with friends. They turned out beautifully, and managed to clear my mind of anything I was fretting over just hours before. And now, we have cookies for the week! A heartfelt thanks, Ashley.
yes! I love Not Without Salt also! Nothing more therapeutic than baking. These “oreos” look delicious. Will we be lucky enough to get your recipe some day?
Yes, so sorry! There’s a link to the recipe in the post. I edited it so *hopefully* it’s more clear. Thanks, Jessica!
oops… I was reading it on a phone so probably just me
Thanks so much! Beautiful photos!!
Now I’m REALLY hungry, and I just had dinner. They look delicious.
Thanks, Noreen!
These look just fantastic. I also bake when stressed or low, cheaper than shoes!
y.u.m…. not gonna be good for my sweet tooth. well, actually they’re going to be fantastic for my sweet tooth!!
Your images are delicious and fantastic and you make me hungry & leave wanting to cook or bake.
I hardly leave a response, but i did some searching and wound up here Homemade
And, if you are writing at additional online social sites, I’d
Oreos | Channeling Contessa. And I actually do have
a few questions for you if it’s allright. Could it be just me or does it look like some of these responses appear as if they are coming from brain dead people?
like to keep up with anything fresh you have to post.
Could you list of all of all your shared sites like your Facebook page, twitter feed, or linkedin profile?
Link exchange is nothing else however it is just placing the other person’s blog link on your page at suitable place and other person will also do similar in support of you.
I’m not sure why but this blog is loading very slow for me. Is anyone else having this issue or is it a problem on my end? I’ll check back later and see if the problem still exists.
Wow, superb blog layout! How long have you been blogging for?
you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your website is magnificent, as well as the content!