Raccoon and Little Black Book

Raccoon and Little Black Book

Perfectly Crispy

It goes without saying, and is all the more worth repeating as a result, that not all chocolate chip cookies are created equal. My own tastes are decidedly crispy and salty, and after a long time searching I've finally found the formula that perfectly satisfies my needs. The instant I saw the full tablespoon of kosher salt listed in the ingredients, I knew I was going to like, very much. (Persons who don't savor quite so much savory in their sweets probably should cut back to two teaspoons, but any less and you are cheating yourselves of a lot of flavor.)

Love at first sight, but not a case of total acceptance. I did in fact make a couple of minor adjustments. The recipe calls for chopped chocolate, but I used chips since nothing else gives the total look of a chocolate chip cookie. And in place of a cup of walnuts I used a half cup of finely chopped pecans. They add an extra layer of crisp and also evoke pleasing praline notes.

Here's a link to the recipe:  Thin-and-Crisp Chocolate-Chip Cookies

Happy Birthday John!

Devil from Genuine Origami

Rhinoceros, 255 (25.5%)

This green rhinoceros, not very photogenic, surrounded by a few pals from the local watering hole, is the 255th model I've made since I decided back in June (I think it was?) to make 1000 giraffes and other creatures. That equals 25.5% out of the way. And only 74.5% (745 models) to go. At the current pace it should take another ten to twelve months.