When I turned 30 years old I thought I was gonna die. That was going to be the worst day of my life. Suddenly there would be gray hair and wrinkles. Everyone would then know I wasn't in my 20's anymore. But that day came and went with NO change. Nothing happened. It wasn't so bad after all! With another birthday here and it the big 5 0, I'm wondering what all the fuss is about. Heck, it's better than the alternative. That 'dirt nap' can wait.
Food and food service has been a huge part of my life. The way it has changed for me over time has been interesting. The more things change the more they stay the same. Not sure who said that but they were right. No life is set in stone. We all make choices and changes in our lives. Yet we all live until our dying day. (May we all die in our sleep at a ripe old age.)But until then, 'Live'!!! Play with your food like I do and enjoy.
Did you think I wouldn't give you a recipe? This is one that has been with me a long time. It has had some changes over time. And I have played with this one a lot and always come back to this version.
Krispie Bars
Melt 1 stick of butter (or margarine) in a big glass bowl in the microwave. Then add 20 ounces ( 2-10 ounce bags) of Marshmallows. Big ones little ones doesn't matter. Stir to coat the marshmallows with the butter. At this point I also add some Peanut Butter. How much? That depends on how much I have. Usually about 1/2 Cup. Then back in the microwave to melt those . While that is happening I get out a large stainless steel bowl and put 12 cups of Krispy Rice cereal into it. Then spray a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Leave the spray on the counter, you are gonna need it.
Stir the melted marshmallows to combine everything together. Pour on top of the cereal and mix together. Dump onto the cookie sheet. Spray your hands with cooking spray and spread the coated cereal out on the pan. Set that aside and melt 1- 20 ounce package of chocolate almond bark, or chocolate chips. Use whatever you like best. Melt that in the microwave. It doesn't take long so keep an eye on it and stir a couple of times. Pour the chocolate on the cereal and spread it out like frosting.
The hard part is letting it cool. We usually cut into it while the chocolate is still soft. But when the rest of it is firm to the touch, cut it into bars and wrap in plastic wrap. Sometimes I use cheap zip top bags, sometimes plastic wrap, just depends on what I'm going to do with them.
For the car show on Main Street in Poky last August, I made them to go with our pulled pork sandwiches. People loved them! Maybe it's the 'childhood memory' thing, but people really enjoyed that treat. I hope you make a batch and enjoy them too.
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