Week 71: Getting Gooey
We went back to desserts, and this one had a better ending…
Each Sunday, my wife and I cook and eat a meal together — intentionally. Every Friday, I’ll be sharing our experience here in this space. I want to see the growth that will come in our marriage because of this. I hope you enjoy our story. You can find last week’s post here.
We had a rough time with last week’s dessert. But thankfully, that didn’t stop Sarah and I from going back to the well this week. The way we decided on this week’s dessert was somewhat serendipitous.
Over 4th of July weekend, we went to a cookout with friends. I was supposed to bring items for s’mores. I ended up bringing waaaay too many marshmallows, and we had a bunch left over. So, we decided on Rice Krispies Treats.
I went to the store to buy all the items we needed. I assumed Rice Krispies would be gluten-free. They should be, but it didn’t say anything on the box. To play it safe, we usually only buy things that are marked gluten-free. So I went on a search. Finally, I found an off-brand rice cereal that we could use.
I got home, and we went about putting the treats together. Sarah started melting the marshmallows and butter. I noticed some Reese’s sitting on the counter, and I said we should toss them in. Yes, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing, but…come on…it’s Reese’s!
As I write this, we just got home from camp. The wild and crazy schedule has pushed this post back to Saturday. But amid all the tiredness and fatigue, I feel so at peace. Some experiences are just the right amount of a good thing.
After the treats had cooled, we got them out and began cutting them into bite-sized pieces. They were a gooey mess. The bottom stuck to my fingers as I picked up my first piece. Then I took a bite.
Mmmmmmm.
They were soooo good! Sarah and I had a few pieces, then we saved the rest for later. Because when you find a gooey good thing, you keep the good times rolling.
