This week has been a roller coaster ride of uncertainty, and when I’m uncertain about things that factor largely into my life and well being, my mind turns into a simulator of worst case scenarios. Like the NASA astronauts or people playing SimCity, it prepares me for anything that could come my way, for better or worse. It’s why I carry a sewing kit and a pair of socks in my purse at all time, I had a sleeping bag in the trunk of my car throughout college, and I always leave my apartment with an extra half-hour to spare if traveling by subway. I mentally note easily accessible bathrooms around the city, and if you called me from most neighborhoods below 23rd Street or in northern Brooklyn, I could probably give you directions to one.
I was sprawled on the couch last night in the midst of one of my “What if…” sessions when I made an important decision. It was time to relax. It was time to make some brownies. For me, there is no dessert more comforting in both taste and texture, especially when they contain more butter than is found in many homes these days. Forget chocolate chip cookies. These childhood icons are low maintenance and no electric mixer needed.
This is one of my favorite brownie recipes, and while it does require a little time on the stove, the results are completely worth it. If you make them, cut them into small pieces because they are very, very rich. Relax and enjoy.
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