butterfingers

I wasn't planning on writing today, until discovered a ridiculously awesome recipe which I deemed necessary to share ASAP. But first-- a quick summary. Somehow, this week has been pretty slow at ORS. (Apparently I wasn't paying attention, and I initially typed 'sore' instead of 'slow'...if that's not my subconscious speaking for my body, I don't know what is).  Yesterday, I was inspired by a breakthrough I made with one of my patients, who really needed it. Without getting too terribly touchy-feely, it reminded me just how much I love PT. 

Outside of the clinic, I've spent my time doing one of three things:

a) watching premieres (HIMYM, Playboy Club and Criminal Minds are my favs so far-- and Gray's right now. Dramaaa!)

b) getting my butt kicked with some hardcore deadlift/pushup/pull-up-heavy workouts at Rockford Fitness.

c) trying out some new recipes in the kitchen--  I'm talking about an extremely tasty crock pot taco chicken chili, which produced leftovers I've actually looked forward to eating (devouring) each night. And tonight--well, see below for my latest mouth-watering creation, homemade Butterfingers. 

What's really gotten me through this week is the pure excitement I'm feeling for my roadtrip out of Illinios, through Indiana (nope, that's not the part I'm excited for), and into Michigan to hang with one of the coolest people I know (that's the part I'm excited for!). Though the drive will be a little under 7 hours, I've got all I need to make it fly by: a tub of Archer Farms trail mix, a six pack of Diet Mountain Dew, wnyc Radiolab podcasts, three intermediate French review lessons on my iPod, The Help on audiobook, and the new Needtobreathe album. 

But alas, the whole reason I decided to write... if you take anything away from this entry, I hope that you take away the desire to make the following recipe, which I whipped together to bring to Kaitlin and her aunt and uncle to thank them for their hospitality. If you're like me and always picked the Butterfingers out of your Halloween candy collection first, then you can't go wrong with this three-ingredient treat:

candy corn + peanut butter + chocolate coating = . . . 

1) throw the candy corn in a bowl 

2) nuke the corn in the microwave until it's melted

3) mix in an entire jar of PB

4) chill it.

5) chop it.

6) dip in melted chocolate...and devour.

Seriously-- so easy and so worth it. You know you want to!

P.S. A few shout-outs: 

-Ben: You're a music wizard.
-Wild: Thanks for, yet again, being the only MN team with a winning record. Here's to a 92-game win streak this year...

-Jess: Your card made my day yesterday.

-Paige: So good to catch up, and thanks for not sending more brownies. 

-Tyler: Stay above the line, don't cry, watch out for cultural warfare, and don't let your own disrespect hit you right in the nose. (I'm having way too much fun with this.)

-Kristy: Music twin, 'nuff said.

-Alina: Love the wedding color combo--talk soon.

-M&D: Have a safe trip <3 and give Jack a big hug for me.

-Jack: Don't pull a muscle at Silent Disco, and give M&D a big hug for me.

-@OurJacques: I know you're not the real Jacques Lemaire, but you're entertaining enough for me. Keep up the good tweeting.

-Kaitlin...Hope you're hungry ;)