I’m back!
I have so much to share I don’t know where to begin…but can I say I missed you.
Like, really missed you.
You remember me, right?
I had a dream that you guys were all like “cookies and cups” who?
And I cried.
I need constant reassuring.
So, please remember me.
Because I traveled a long way to come back…miles and miles across the country just so I could be here.
For you.
I am nothing if not dramatic.
Let’s proceed.
We vacationed in Naples, Florida with a bunch of friends. There were 20 of us in all..and we had a blast!
We shared our time between the pool and the beach, which was great because while I love the IDEA of the beach, I think I am a pool girl.
The beach is a ton of work…and all that sand. It stays with you for days.
And there are critters in the ocean that might possibly kill you or sting you or at the very least swim around your feet.
I know the ocean is their digs, but I just want to be an easy guest in their home…no need to acknowledge my presence little fish. I know you’re there, you know I’m there…we needn’t say hello.
And the undercurrent. The ocean is constantly trying to suck you in…as if there isn’t enough life in the sea, that it needs me too. Back off ocean.
Plus, I saw that episode of Friends where Chandler had to pee on Monica after she got stung by a jellyfish.
While I love MY friends, there should never be pee involved.
It’s rule of mine.
And the beach…ok, let’s go there…you see some things.
Things that can’t be unseen.
Perfectly respectful people in real life decide to make all sort of strange decisions once they hit the the sand.
Very odd fashion choices, if you will.
Why is it ok for some to wear Speedos or inappropriate thongs? WHY?
You would never walk down the street in a thong and a bra. Why in the world would you do it on the beach?
I understand it’s hot…but the pavement offers no ocean breeze, so I think it’s safe to say that there is no excuse.
And I will say that the folks who should be wearing the most clothes, often wear the least.
I am sure some of you say, “more power to them!”
But what about ME?!
My eyes have feelings too.
So yeah, beach is good once in a while, but I like my unnaturally blue chlorinated water.
The kind of pool where there is a snack bar close in case you need food or a margarita soda.
A pool where you don’t have to bring chairs or umbrellas or coolers.
I’m lazy, I get it.
And because I am so lazy I like treats like these Frosting Grahams
They are delicious and only take 2 ingredients:
Frosting and graham crackers.
Use my recipe for buttercream and you will have a happy tummy!
I took the idea for these from my girlfriend who always makes them for her kids..she is a smart girl!
I like eating them cold, because the frosting doesn’t squish out the sides…but we have had them frozen and they are really yummy too!Thanks for making all my guest posters feel welcome while I was gone.
You guys are the best!
You guys are the best!
I used to love coming home from school to find that Mom had made these for us. They are simple but SO good! Welcome back too!
When I was growing up in the 70's, all the kids on my block would swim at the neighbors pool and the mom would always come out and serve us these awesome graham cracker treats, she always gave us cold milk served in those colored aluminum cups. I've been making them ever since. Your frosting layer is triple the size, I'm guessing due to your love of buttercream! LOL
Welcome back, it sounds like you had a great time! (Lol, I'm a pool girl too! 🙂 ) These look super easy and delicious — and so pretty too!
Welcome back And OH MY HECK! YUM!!! That's my kind of treat too. And they look so pretty!!!
Welcome back!!!
We used to have grahams with chocolate frosting growing up….oh, how I LOVED that! Yours are prettier, though. 🙂
Welcome back! We have made frosting grahams for years. It's one of the few times I'm okay with using canned frosting – though I do like them better with buttercream.
Have never tried them frozen – yum!
We just got a pool in our backyard a few days ago and while I was raised in So Cal I sure dp appreciate a nice pool where you don't have to wonder what you are swiming with! Glad to have you back!!
Glad you had a great time! My mom actually started to teach me to decorate cookies this way – on grahm crackers! Thanks for the memories!
wheeeewwwwwwwwwww SO GLAD you are back at it providing me THERAPY..these are simple and divine and the photos lovely. You are the best cookie and cup I know!
My dad and I have been eating these since I was a little girl. We even sold them at our lemonade stand when I was like 10. No one wanted any so my brother and I ate the majority of them. yum. it's good with chcolate frosting too.