I failed miserably...

Let me first start by saying I've never made Puppy Chow in my life (I'm not talking about dog food here, people). But I've seen even the worst cooks of the world make this stuff, and I'm going to just step out and say-- I'm a pretty good cook. I've never really messed up a recipe, and I've never had anyone refuse the things I've prepared (well, with the exception of the time my husband was appalled by the liver and onions on his dinner plate).

But, today, I failed miserably.... with PUPPY CHOW.

In the first place, I didn't ever plan I'd make Puppy Chow. Have you ever seen the ingredients list for this recipe? But, in cleaning out my cupboards, I found a box of Rice Chex that my kids have refused to eat to this day. Waste not, want not. Right? I thought we'd give Puppy Chow a try, and then take a looooong walk.

I used my new "Evernote Food" app to search for a recipe, and was excited to find a "Healthy Puppy Chow" recipe without all the sugar. (You've already spotted my error, correct?) Simple ingredients: Chex, peanut butter, and cocoa powder.

The result: Chalky, chunky, cocoa flavored cereal.
Having seen this, I resolved to roll the mixture in powdered sugar to save it, but instead of saving it, I ended up with chunks of soggy, chalky, chunky, SUGAR-flavored sugar.

Feeling rather defeated and frustrated, I turned to my three sous chefs to apologize for ruining what they recognized as Puppy Chow (remind me later to ask who introduced my children to puppy chow). And I was quickly reminded that children don't care about gourmet. Cue the "Nom nom nom"s.

So there you have it. One of many reasons I love my children is that they love me even through my errors and faults. Come to think of it, so does God. And what a blessing to have both.

Now, I need a glass of milk. And probably a long jog. Seriously, did you think I didn't taste some?