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It’s true…I am really truly shy and find it hard to talk to people in real life.
Thank goodness I talk to most of you through my computer.
Otherwise I would be stuttering and turning red…
and then quite possibly it would all end in tears and embarrassment.
I am much better one on one…most of the time.
So, for the past 5-6 months Aimee (from Shugary Sweets) and I
have been scheming when and where we could meet up since we only live 3 hours apart.
Finally I offered to drive out there and visit…she lives near IKEA after all.
Duh, super no brainer. Meet up with the most awesome bloggy friend…and shop IKEA!
Now that puts me totally outside of my comfort zone…
going out on a branch and driving to meet someone you have never met before. Yikes!!!
I was a little bit nervous that morning.
But Aimee and I have been commenting on each others blogs and emailing
for about a year and a half…so I totally felt like I knew her.
We have so much in common we are practically twins:-)
Let me tell you what…she is 100 times more awesome in person:-)
We had THE best time that day…going through IKEA first.
Then she took me to this huge grocery store thingy called Jungle Jim’s…
such a way cool place. You could find anything and everything food related there.
And then we just went back to her house, so our kids could play while we chatted…
oh, and we ate yummy snacks:-) Boy! Were they yummy!
She had cupcakes, cake, and fudge…oh, the cinnabon fudge.
Totally to die for…seriously THE.BEST.FUDGE.EVER!!!
and I have had a lot of fudge in my life:-)
(Guess what? She posted the recipe for it today,
so head HERE for the yummy stuff and a way to win some cinnabon goodness )
Now as a good foodie friend, I had to bring her some yummy treats too.
I had some of these Caramel Pretzel Brownie Cheesecakes still in my fridge,
so those came with me to get rid of them share.
But I also wanted to take something else too…
not just something that was in my fridge from the day before.
I knew that Aimee’s favorite treat is the all mighty rice krispie treat…
so that was what was going along for the drive too.
And to top it all off I made the krispies based off her favorite candy bar too…the 100 Grand bar.
Loads of caramel, crisp rice, and all topped with a milk chocolate layer…
oh and sprinkles, because they just make it look so much cuter:-)
I had such a fun day hanging with Aimee and getting to know her even better.
Our kids had a blast hanging out…helps that they are all the same age.
And they can’t wait for us to do “hang” again.
So, I definitely see us meeting up again very soon.
Next time though, the kids will be in school and we are headed on a bakery crawl.
Totally can’t wait for that!!!
Yup, best blog buds for sure!!!!!
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Rice Krispie Treats made with caramel and chocolate
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the caramel squares and butter. Stir until melted. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted again. Add the cereal, and mix until all is coated. Press into a 9×13 pan that has been lightly buttered. Let sit and cool for 30 minutes.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the shortening. Heat for 30 seconds and stir. Continue heating another 30 seconds and stirring until melted. Do not over heat. Spread over the top of the krispies and top with sprinkles. Let set. Cut into 24 squares.
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
How fun! Between the 2 of you it must have been dessert heaven. So jealous! These look delicious!
You two are gorgeous! I read Aimee’s blog and both of you have awesome recipes and what a super fun meetup!!
and I love 100 Grand Bars, too:)
awe thank you so much Averie!!!!
What a fun adventure! How far apart do we live? LOL
Lovely post. I found this via Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms. I have linked in a lamb ragout. cheers
Looks like a super fun day for you girls! I love making new friends and you two are so lucky to have found each other! Have a wonderful week Jocelyn! Angie xo
Oh Jocelyn, I’m SO excited for you that you two got the chance to finally meet! I had no idea you lived relatively close–how cool! And a bakery crawl sounds super fun.. I’ll have to set up a date for Dorothy and I to do that since we’re neighbors
I hope one day all of us bloggy girls can meet up and exchange some of these yummy goodies in real life because I could totally go for one of these bars right now–holy cow, they look good!
It’s cool that we are some what close…makes meeting up somewhat doable:-) You girls definitely need to do a bakery crawl too and post lots of pictures! It will be epic!!!
Sounds like the most perfect day!! Glad to hear you enjoyed Jungle Jims too! Quite the place huh? If you do a baker crawl in Cincinnati, you have to check out the Bonbonnerie! You will think you’ve died! LOVE the 100 Grand Rice Krispies! To die for!
Yes, it was so super fun!! And Jungle Jims…way cool!!! I could spend quite a few hours there:-) Thanks for the bakery heads up!!!
How fun! So now what is really funny, is that I live 2 hours North…..that’s the Ikea we go to, and we used to live close to Jungle Jim’s! Love Jungle Jim’s! We used to go there after church just to meander and check out the food awesomeness! Thanks for sharing at Must Try Monday
These Krispies were super awesome, and I was sad to see them gone! Jocelyn, you are just the sweetest, in real life and on the computer, I’m so glad to have finally met you! I’m totally shy too!!!!
It’s so nice to be able to meet in person! Lovely dessert!
Hiya Joce!!! So fun to read about your “blate”! Aren’t bloggy friends just the best? I totally went out on a limb a couple months ago and went on VACATION with one! Oh my gosh. So much fun. I love how blogging can introduce you to some of your best friends…and btw, I don’t think you’re alone in being shy in real life – that’s why we all blog, right?!
Anyway, hope you are well dear, and enjoying your summer!
I’m soooo jealous! It looks like you had a great time with each other. Blog friends rock. And I know how you feel – I’m so shy in person too! LOVE these krispie treats, so super good!
1. i’m shy in real life, too! 2. yay for bloggy friends. 3. i love you with your hair down – gorgeous! 4. those rice krispie treats look + sound amazing. =)
I’m finding out that a lot of bloggers are shy…probably why we blog:-) And thank you so much…you are making me blush!!!
Aww you guys are too cute! I’m jealous, I wanna get in on that! I too live in Cincinnati and would love to meet up with you ladies next time if you do it again
I’m shy in real life too. I have yet to meet a bloggy friend in real life. Way to take her to Jungle Jims, Aimee!
OOh SUPER jealous of you going to Jungle Jim’s! I’ve wanted to go to that store for about 20yrs. I haven’t talked hubby into thinking an 8 hr drive to a grocery store is a smart idea yet……YET! LOL
Isn’t IKEA awesome? I love going to that store and spend way too much money there. Thankfully we have two stores within about a 1 1/2 hr drive so that’s a trip we do often. We always buy a ton of their batteries when we go and have been known to make the drive just for those. Of course two of our favorite restaurants are near the store so that totally makes up for the drive.
Thank you for the recipe. It looks good. I have to admit I don’t recall ever posting on your blog before but have been here MANY times. For a long period of time the blog was taking an extremely long time to load and I’d give up. Thankfully it seems to be moving quicker now. I love your recipes although do admit they are not too good for our health around here considering we have some diabetic issues in our household to deal with. oops. I’ll try to comment more often now and say hi.
Oh, so fun that you and Aimee got to meet! And how cute are both of you?!?!? Also, I’m super shy in real life–guess that’s why I like blogging so much!
Yup, that’s why I like blogging so much too:-) It was a blast meeting Aimee!!!
How lucky y’all are!!
I”ve never met her in real life, but her presence online is amazing and wonderful and she shines so bright!
I adore Aimee
LOVE these pics and oh good gracious, your krispie treats… woah
She is just as sweet and wonderful in person!!!
YUM!! How fun to meet each other, make an Ikea trip and share delicious treats!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
Jocelyn, you are SO pretty! I am jealous of your beautiful hair! And 100 grand bars are a classic… one of my favorites by far! Love these treats!
awe, thank you so much Sally! You’re making me blush:-)
That is so great! What fun it must have been to get together
These 100 grand bars looks wonderful.
these sound delicious
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So cool that you got to meet a bloggy friend! And I’m jealous you got to spend your day at IKEA. I don’t have one near here so I haven’t been in years. Love the Cinnabon Fudge and these crispy treats are to die for!
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have a great day
Your treats look awesome, Jocelyn! Love your photos! So glad you shared them on my Blog Hop! I’m like you…I feel more comfortable behind my computer.
I just pinned these and will clearly be making them soon! We just drove a few hours to IKEA yesterday too.
Thanks so much for linking up at Mealtime Monday! Can’t wait to see what you link up tonight!
Kaylee
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IKEA is always worth the drive:-) Thanks for the pin!!
Oh how fun you two must have had! I would love to meet some of my fave blog girls! Lucky you! These look so good and I am featuring them on TTT this week! Have a great one
I can’t wait to try these. They look so good.
Oh, what FUN! I took a road trip with 3 friends to Cincinnati about a year ago, and we hit the same spots!! Didn’t you love Jungle Jim’s????
It was such a cool place…overwhelming, but super cool:-)
Wow, these look so tasty! I’m curious, though. What purpose does the shortening serve in the chocolate? I almost never buy it, and I’d hate to have to for just one recipe. Is it just to make the chocolate easier to spread?
The shortening does just thin it out enough to spread a little bit easier. You could melt the chips without it too if you didn’t want to buy the shortening, or use a little bit of real butter.