Section Three Chem-Phys Peanut Butter Fudge Rice Krispy Treats!

Okay, so, i kinda technically already posted these. Except there's a difference. These are heaven. Like real, Jesus-can-walk-on-water delicious.
My Chem-phys class was having one last physics party together, and these were the first to go. DId i mention how much i love my chem-phys class? Section three might have the lowest test grades, and we might not get one question right on our review jeopardy, but we are the class with the coolest t-shirts.
All I can say is I'm glad I had somewhere to take these treats, otherwise they would have all ended up in my mouth within seconds. Although finals week combined with packing for Europe stress has caused me to whip out the marshmallows and peanut butter and stand by the kitchen counter with a whisk in hand and a gleaming look in my eyes. Then I quickly remember in less than a week I'll be in an actual bathing suit and unfortunately peanut butter fudge doesn't seem to get along with my hips. Maybe you'll have better luck with yours.
On a completely different note, I've been recruited for my high school swim team. Okay, that was a lie. The coaches simply asked me to consider joining. And the weird thing is.. it kind of seems fun. There's something about getting up at 5:30 in the morning to exercise (no matter what kind) that's appealing. It makes the rest of the day seem a lot less long. Can't you picture diving in a pool and being crowned gold medalist for the 200 IM? Maybe I'll try it. Maybe it's just a wistful fantasy.


Peanut Butter fudge mixed with chocolate fudge and rice krispy treats. Mmm. The second best thing.



Peanut Butter Fudge Rice-Krispies!

Ingredients:

For the RIce Krispy Treats:
4 Table Spoons Butter
1 Package Regular Marshmallows
6 Cups of Rice Krispy Cereal

For the Peanut Butter Fudge:
1 cup butter, plus more for greasing pan
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound powdered sugar

For the Chocolate Fudge:
2 Tbsp butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 2/3 cups sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:
Prepare pan:
Line a 9 X 12 inch pan with wax parchment paper. grease parchment paper lightly. This ensure the treats will have easy removal.

Make the Rice Krispies!:
1. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and allow to melt completely, stirring occasionally so they don't brown.
2. When marshmallows are liquidy and completely melted, add the 6 cups of Rice Krispies and Stir until mixed evenly throughout.
3. Spread evenly in prepared pan

Make the peanut butter fudge:
1. Microwave butter and peanut butter in the same bowl for 2 minutes, so they both melt. Stir and microwave for another minute, to really liquify.
2.add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar to the mixture and stir until fully combined. Spread this evenly over the rice krispies in the pan. :)

Make the chocolate fudge:
1. Put the butter, sugar, milk and salt in a saucepan over medium/ high heat. Bring this to a boil and continue to cook for 4 minutes. Very important, or fudge will remain soft and melty.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla.
3. Beat in marshmallows with an electric mixer on medium speed until all melted and beat into the mixture.
4. Pour over peanut butter fudge and place in the refridgerator to set, or leave out on counter (this will take slightly longer however)
5. Cut into one-inch-squares and enjoy!

Super Yummy Banana Bread!

If I asked you to describe your daily routine right now, most of you would have no trouble reciting your tasks from the start of a day to the finish. In fact, a lot of you probably also know precisely what time you go about doing these tasks. It's too easy to slip into a dull routine of doing the same thing day after day. That's why this week i decided to mix things up. I took the old material I had to work with and primped it up until an unrecognizable, beautiful treat stood before me. Banana Bread. Banana Bread is really like renewing and refreshing a dull life. Right before it goes bad, you swoop in and save it by adding some buttery excitement, sugary sweetness and a hint of almond adventure
Of course, this is all slightly a metaphor. I'm not really this passionate about banana bread, although I'd definitely be cool with anyone who is. That's cool.
However I am passionate about changing it up once in a while. Little mix-ups in your daily routine can turn life upside down. Instead of doing homework one night, why not have a picnic in the back seat of a car with Reece's Puffs and Frosted Animal Crackers. Why not buy your boyfriend an extremely fast new car? Okay, so it was a toy car, I still get props for trying. Why not get a new pair of super trendy heels for Spain? And why not go a little crazy shopping with your best friend and buy a dress that barely reaches your mid-thigh? After all, summer's on it's way, and it's practically begging you to ignore all routines and just GO CRAZY!
Now, back to the banana bread. See here's the thing. Banana Bread usually isn't my thing. But wow, this stuff is good. I'll take that as a sign.

Um... it was gone before I could take a picture. There's your sign. Go make it.
But I will show you my latest exciting purchases for summer.

Yes this dress is as fabulously scandalous as it looks


And these shoes are perfect for late night clubs- comfortable but crazy hot

Banana Bread

Ingredients:
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Stick Butter (softened)
2 Eggs
3 Over ripe bananas
2 Tablespoons Milk
1/4 Cup greek honey yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 Cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Baking powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla extrace
1/2 Teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract or 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:
1. grease a 9 X 5 X 3 inch baking pan and preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Cream Butter and Sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, aking sure each is fully beat into the mixture.
3. In a small Mixing bowl, mash the bananas with banana masher (or fork, not as fun but it gets the job done). Mix in the Milk, cinnamon and yogurt.
4. In another small mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder
5. Add the banana mixture to the butter mixture and beat on medium-low speed until combined. Next, add the flour mixture on low speed until just combined, or flour disappears.
6. Mix in the extracts with a fork or spatula. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout batter.
7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for about an hour to an hour and ten minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Do not over bake. It will result in gross, dry banana bread unsuitable for renewing anyone's life let alone mixing up a routine. Cool completely before taking out of pan or slicing.
8. There's a lot of bowls to clean up, but it's well worth it. Enjoy!!! :)