Friday Things #454
1. This girl has been all smiles this week, I love it!
2. We got a few inches of snow on Sunday, then a few inches on Monday, and then it got FREEZING cold. It all added up to a couple of 2-hour delays this week, which I think I enjoy just as much as the kids!
3. It has also meant that the 8-ish inches we got LAST week never melted, and all of the extra snow hasnโt melted either. I have loved being out and seeing a blanket of white snow everywhere; so pretty!
4. Thank you to everyone for pointing me to the correct Wordle; I LOVE it and am so glad you can only do one a day because otherwise, Iโm pretty sure I would go down a long rabbit hole!
5. I really, really, want to be an early riser; I love the morning hours and am so much more productive. My biggest hurdle is getting to bed at a decent enough time.
6. Talk to me about Crumble cookiesโฆ have you had them? Are they good? I happened to see a โcoming soonโ in an empty storefront yesterday, so now Iโm anxious to see what all the fuss is about!
7. So many great little nuggets of wisdom here (and in the comments section) >> Whatโs Your Pro Tip?
8. A phenomenal sports feel-good story >> Kansas City Chiefs Fans Donate to Buffalo Childrenโs Hospital
9. Over the last week, we watched the first two seasons of The Bay (BritBox); we really liked it but felt pretty โmehโ at the season two finale. There is a third season somewhere, but we havenโt found a way to watch it yet.
10. TGIF!ย Judith really knows how to relax!
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Hi, thanks for asking about the crumble cookies as one is opening by my house as well. As an avid cookie baker, Iโm pretty fussy about my cookies. I doubt Iโll try them, but was curious as well. There are already a bunch of copy-cat recipes out there if people really love them. Your little girl looks so much like Joseph in that picture, adorable.
Crumble is good, we all have different tastes, but I would definitely give it a try. And, thereโs a reason why they always have the sugar cookie!ย
I am loving WORDLE but I wish there were at least 2 games per day. ย Sometimes itโs easy, sometimes itโs hard but itโs always fun.
Would love to see The Bay but Iโve got Acorn (which I love Iโve watched all the content that interests me right now) and also Netflix and Prime plus CRAVE and several others in Canadaโฆ I wish there was more watchable content on fewer channels.
Iโm in southern BC and most of our snow has melted and Iโm hoping for no more. ย Roll on spring!
Loved the ProTips!
Hi Michelle,
Absolutely love your recipes and posts, so fun reading your Friday Things, seeing the photos of your children and pets. As for Crumbl Cookies, my daughter loves them, especially the milk chocolate chip. I understand some people find them calorie laden, too sweet, etc., but one does not eat them daily. They are a special treat, so lighten up folks!
Crumbl Cookies has been an interesting discovery for me too. ย They just opened one by me here in Denver as well! ย Iโve tried a few of the flavors and think they are relatively tasty and fun (they have some really unique cookie flavors and they change them every week) for a special treat. ย The cookies are QUITE large, though!! ย I just found out that you can buy them in a mini size if you get a โcateringโ order, and Iโm taking some for a baby shower this weekend. ย I predict they will be a hit! ย :)
Before you try Crumbl cookies, look up the nutritional information โ one of there cookies contains 5.5 servings- Yes, over 5 people to one cookie.
There was a lot of hype from my non baking friends over the โamaaazingโ cookies and I had doubts, as I am an accomplished baker. I tried one with a friend when they opened here. First bite โ pretty good, after a few bites, we both felt overwhelmed by the sugar and butter and didnโt finish it. It was just too sweet, too fatty and too big. Your Lofthouse and other sugar cookie recipes are better. Add almond extract to yours and it will taste the same and you will spare yourself a stomach ache and $4 and a ton of calories.
Crumbl cookies will change your life. ย
I am a baker and am very particular about cookies. These are fabulous!
Having said thatโฆmy usual go-to cookies from other places are iced sugar and chocolate chip, and I donโt love either of those โbasicโ flavors in Crumbl cookies. ย ย
I found Crumble cookies to be average at best. Iโm sure I am in the minority given their popularity or maybe it was the flavor I chose, ย not sure. But I do know I like my own better!
Ditto Toni!
Just tried WORDLE. Like you, I could easily go down a rabbit hole if this was not just one game a day. Itโs funโฆa different form of Hangman that can be played alone. I saw it referenced in the SNL opening last week and had no idea what it was. Now I am officially hooked.
You sweet little girl must be a ray of sunshine in your life everyday. She is so fortunte to have two loving big brothers who will look out for her always.
Have a great weekend. I live the Northeast and as I write this am listening to a weather updateโฆcould be an historic stormโฆUGH!!!!
Of course Chiefs fans donated to Buffaloโs Oishei Childrenโs Hospital! Kansas City has some of the biggest hearted fans & are used to supporting Childrenโs Mercy Hospital in KC. I wonder if thereโs a childrenโs hospital in Cincinnati where we can donate after we win on Sunday. Go Chiefs!
Yeah Martha-Iโm from Ks also and agree with you about the Chiefs fans!
Crumbl: We took a field trip and the line was outside and down the sidewalk! They are doing a brisk business and seem very successful. However, my family thought they were so sweet that it overwhelmed the flavor. Some in our group did not finish their cookies (which is telling because we Love Cookies!).
Crumbl Cookies are really, really good. The chocolate chip come warm and they have fun flavors all the time. The chilled sugar cookies frosted are a family favorite. THEY ARE DELICIOUS!! They do cost a bit, but they are worth every penny. My dadโs dry cleaning place gives him a gift card for Christmas every year. We make good use of it. LOL
Your little lady is so cute. I can see the light she brings to your family.
Have a great weekend!
I clicked on the Wordle link, and wondered how the heck you are supposed to figure that out without even a hint. I had it by the third try. LOL Guess I have a new game to play!
We recently acquired a Crumble Cookies here in Appleton, WI. ย My grandkids LOVE them. ย The 11 year old recently asked his mom to bring them to school at lunch so he could share some with his 10 closest friends. ย For me, they are a little too sweet but fun for a special treat. ย They are a bit pricey for some people.
Hi Pamela. I am in Appleton as well
So many people have said these
Cookies are overly sweet. I couldnโt
Agree more. Way to expensive and not worth the hype for just a cookie.
Homemade is always better in my
Opinion.
I donโt think Crumbl cookies are worth the hype. Very expensive and just ok flavor wise. They seem to be underdone and are quite sweet. If you are a baker, which I am, homemade cookies are better IMHO.
Crumbl cookies are hit or miss. Each week they change their flavors. Their two staples are their milk chocolate chip and some variation of their sugar cookie. Their milk chocolate chip is probably the worst chocolate chip cookie I have ever eaten, there is zero flavor. I do love their regular sugar cookie with the pink frosting. Every now and then some of their other cookies are worth trying. But as other readers have commented, they are often under done and mushy in the middle.
I was excited to try Crumbl cookies too, but was disappointed when I did. I believe that they are lacking in flavor, although the texture of the cookies and presentation is really nice. I did like the cornbread cookie, but did not like the icing as it was too sweet for my liking. Their packaging is fantastic, but I am certainly more into flavor rather than aesthetics when it comes to baked goods. I just made your Levain Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for the umpteenth time and that is truly one of the yummiest recipes! A fan favorite in our household for sure! Thank you for sharing your gift!
Crumbl cookies are phenomenol. If you have any weightloss goals set your mind before you enter that store that youโre only getting one per person in your houseold. :)
I happen to LOVE Crumbl cookies! ย Yes, they are large, so just get a few and share. ย I like the fact that the flavors change every week, so itโs fun to check on Sunday nights and see what the four new flavors for the week are. ย You can order ahead and pick them up so you donโt have to wait in long lines. I hope you give them a try!
Iโm glad you asked about those Crumbl cookies because I keep seeing the one closest to me & feeling the pull! ย They are closed on Sunday (at least the one here is) & thatโs when Iโm in the area so that has helped! ย I finally made it into a store late but between the small selection & the price, I walked out. I also like to bake & feared disappointment! ย ๐
Crumbl cookiesโฆI agree with Miriam. The cookies are too big, too sweet, expensive, and end up in our trash as well (and I have four teenagers). If you are looking for a quick cookie fix that you donโt have to bake yourself your grocery bakery is a better option.ย
Commenting on the Crumbl cookies. I waited for weeks for them to open here. I braved the long one to choose from only 6 flavors of cookies, paid $15+ for FOUR albeit larger sized cookies. Ran home to share with my hubs and ended up tossing them. Just like with most bakery baked goods, they had no flavor, and were so underdone in the middle they were damp inside.ย
I know for most people who donโt bake at home, these are probably amazing. But for me who is a pretty accomplished baker, I was once again disappointed. Baked goodies need to be worth the calories and sugar/carbs to be a true treat. Itโs rare that anything passes that test better than what Iโve baked at home. I would have loved to love these! I followed them on IG and looked fwd to having a place to grab a cookie or 2 when I didnโt want to bake. Just MHO ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ
Crumbl cookies are fun! They always have Chocolate Chip and Sugar Cookies, but also have 4 other cookie varieties that change each week. You can go pick them up or have them delivered. We often cut them into quarters so we can try different ones. Iโve had them sent to a nephew whoโs away at college and he reported that they were nice and fresh.ย