By SALLY ANN SHURMUR
It was a glorious Saturday afternoon when I was invited to speak to Girl Scouts from throughout Wyoming. They were in Casper for a weekend sleepover at the invitation of Troop 471.
Cheeks pink from an outdoor exercise activity, they reassembled indoors to hear about one Wyoming woman's life -- where I learned to cook and what they need to do to succeed.
I gave my plug for the great community college system spread throughout our state -- as well as the University of Wyoming. It had one young lady thinking I had attended a community college. They are a great fit for many, especially now since the Legislature is offering Hathaway Scholarships there as well.
Then we compared humongous homemade chocolate chip cookies to packaged chocolate chip cookies. They were surprised to learn that "fewer chocolate chips" earned a higher score from me, the anti-chocolate-chip woman.
They were excited to learn that today's edition of Enjoy! would feature recipes they might want to try for their moms on Sunday. And they all seemed to want to try to do the cooking themselves.
Speaking as a mom, it would be just as much of a treat for me to have Mouse cook with me as it would to have someone cook for me. That would mean she was in the house and not sleeping, which is rarely the case these busy days.
So what does this mom "want" for Mother's Day?
Healthy, happy kids; healthy, happy extended family spread across the country; healthy, happy friends.
And then, you know, a winning lottery ticket; the sweepstakes guy on my front stoop with a big bouquet of flowers. This really sweet car I saw over the weekend that costs more than I make in a year (seriously). Dogs who are as well-behaved as they are adorable. A day at a spa. Stuff like that.
Here's hoping you are able to make your mom smile Sunday, either in person or across the miles. And if you are a mom, here's hoping you're on the receiving end.
These are incredibly easy and would be great to bake and give to any mom this Sunday -- or hey, any day.
Three Bars-And-A-Box Brownies
1 (22 to 24-ounce) package fudge brownie mix
3 (6-ounce) chocolate candy bars with almonds and toffee bits
Preheat the oven to 350. Prepare the brownie mix using the package directions for cake-like brownies or substitute 1/2 cup applesauce for 1/2 cup of the oil for a lower-fat version. Spread half the brownie batter in a 9 by 13-inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with the chocolate bars. Spread with the remaining batter. Bake using the package directions.
(Recipe courtesy of "Black Tie & Boots -- Timeless Traditions from the New West," UW Bookstore)
Community News editor Sally Ann Shurmur can be reached at (307) 266-0520; sallyann.shurmur@casperstartribune.net or read her online at www.casperstartribune.net/dishin
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