Other wise known as Pi.
Math was always a little tricky for me. I mean, I did alright in math in school because I was decent at memorizing steps for formulas, but math was never really something my brain could totally wrap around. You know - get.
Luckily for me, I now live the kind of life where I don't need very many math skills beyond a preschool level. 1-2-3. 1-2-3. 1-2-3. 1-2-3. I find myself counting to 3 a lot.
-There's 1 child. There's the second child. Where's the third child?!!
--Oh, whew. There she is in a ditch at the baseball field, army crawling into a culvert.
-There's 1 child. There's the second child. Where's the third child?!!
--Oh, whew. There she is hanging waist high over the second story balcony.
-There's 1 child. There's the second child. Where's the third child?!!
--Oh, whew. There she is standing on the top of a chair back on her tiptoes, about to fall into the baptistry at church because she is trying to float a boat made out of a church bulletin.
(I'm not going to lie to you. My life feels stressful sometimes)
So to deal with all this stress, I cope using one of my favorite math tools.
Math was always a little tricky for me. I mean, I did alright in math in school because I was decent at memorizing steps for formulas, but math was never really something my brain could totally wrap around. You know - get.
Luckily for me, I now live the kind of life where I don't need very many math skills beyond a preschool level. 1-2-3. 1-2-3. 1-2-3. 1-2-3. I find myself counting to 3 a lot.
-There's 1 child. There's the second child. Where's the third child?!!
--Oh, whew. There she is in a ditch at the baseball field, army crawling into a culvert.
-There's 1 child. There's the second child. Where's the third child?!!
--Oh, whew. There she is hanging waist high over the second story balcony.
-There's 1 child. There's the second child. Where's the third child?!!
--Oh, whew. There she is standing on the top of a chair back on her tiptoes, about to fall into the baptistry at church because she is trying to float a boat made out of a church bulletin.
(I'm not going to lie to you. My life feels stressful sometimes)
So to deal with all this stress, I cope using one of my favorite math tools.
The Pie.
Ok, so that's probably not, per say, exactly what you had in mind when I mentioned math tool, but if it helps you sleep at night, pretend I'm working fractions with it. You know, "If I eat half of this pie now and lie and say that my kids all ate a piece, then it would look like I only ate 1/8 of the pie." Fantastic. I'm a math genius.
And I'm also a nice genius, because I am about to lay on you one of the easiest and yummiest desserts that I have ever made. It may be familiar to a few of you because I actually already gave out this recipe on a previous post. But when I did, I just quickly ran through the directions and made the whole thing as a point on one of my crazy "list" blog posts. So I'm afraid none of you actually understand how important it is that you try my Frozen Caramel Pie, and then thank me profusely for bringing your life meaning. (I need that kind of thing occasionally to keep my self-esteem on track, you know).
So if the picture above (which is not a very good one, by the way. I was too hungry to remember to take a picture when it was all frozen to perfection and at it's most photographic state) doesn't make your mouth water - then you probably don't have trouble fitting into your jeans like I do. That being said - make this pie anyway. It's simple. It's delicious. It will make your husband want to make out with you on the couch. And it only takes five ingredients and a mixer. And a freezer. And a few minutes. Plus freezing time. (but that's just a good time to go freshen your makeup and brush your teeth for the "post pie" appreciation make-out that's about to go down)
First things first, go to the store and buy.................
And I'm also a nice genius, because I am about to lay on you one of the easiest and yummiest desserts that I have ever made. It may be familiar to a few of you because I actually already gave out this recipe on a previous post. But when I did, I just quickly ran through the directions and made the whole thing as a point on one of my crazy "list" blog posts. So I'm afraid none of you actually understand how important it is that you try my Frozen Caramel Pie, and then thank me profusely for bringing your life meaning. (I need that kind of thing occasionally to keep my self-esteem on track, you know).
So if the picture above (which is not a very good one, by the way. I was too hungry to remember to take a picture when it was all frozen to perfection and at it's most photographic state) doesn't make your mouth water - then you probably don't have trouble fitting into your jeans like I do. That being said - make this pie anyway. It's simple. It's delicious. It will make your husband want to make out with you on the couch. And it only takes five ingredients and a mixer. And a freezer. And a few minutes. Plus freezing time. (but that's just a good time to go freshen your makeup and brush your teeth for the "post pie" appreciation make-out that's about to go down)
First things first, go to the store and buy.................
-2 graham cracker pie crusts (you are welcomed to make your own with crumbs and butter but why in the round world would you go to all that trouble friend?)
-1 container of whipped cream cheese
-1 container cool whip
-1 can sweetened condensed milk
-caramel
As you can tell by my terrible, unedited photo, I am a HUGE fan of most anything off brand. I will use WHATEVA kind of "uncle jimbo's big country farm" brand any day of the week if I get a deal on it. But there are a few things I don't mess around on the name brands with. Velveeta is one. (all processed cheese loafs are not the same pal) And caramel for this Caramel Pie is another. You are welcomed to buy whatever type of caramel you want, but consider this a warning - if you buy the cheap, light, runny stuff, your pie won't be as good. And please tell my why you are going to the trouble of making a pie if it's not going to be awesome? Spend the extra dollar or two. Get the good stuff. I prefer the "Lava" brand caramel dip sold in the produce section of my Walmart. It's dark and thick and ma-num-a-na.
-1 container of whipped cream cheese
-1 container cool whip
-1 can sweetened condensed milk
-caramel
As you can tell by my terrible, unedited photo, I am a HUGE fan of most anything off brand. I will use WHATEVA kind of "uncle jimbo's big country farm" brand any day of the week if I get a deal on it. But there are a few things I don't mess around on the name brands with. Velveeta is one. (all processed cheese loafs are not the same pal) And caramel for this Caramel Pie is another. You are welcomed to buy whatever type of caramel you want, but consider this a warning - if you buy the cheap, light, runny stuff, your pie won't be as good. And please tell my why you are going to the trouble of making a pie if it's not going to be awesome? Spend the extra dollar or two. Get the good stuff. I prefer the "Lava" brand caramel dip sold in the produce section of my Walmart. It's dark and thick and ma-num-a-na.
To begin, spread a nice, gooey layer of your caramel in the bottom of your pie crust. This is not a "measurement" type of thing. This is more of a "do what makes you feel good inside" type of thing. Then in a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and cool whip until combined and pour evenly into the two crusts. Then lick the bowl and spatula with all your might. Then quickly stick it in the sink and run hot water in it to erase all evidence that you licked it clean. Then go back and drizzle more caramel over the top for pretties. Again, this is a "do what feels right" type of situation. Next, pop those clear pie pan lids on your pies and slide those bad boys in the freezer. See? I told you it was simple! Now wait a few hours for your pies to freeze and then surprise your family with something delicious that tastes like it was harder than it is.
Then last, but not least, please take an awkward photograph of your super cute husband loving the pie so much that he eats half of it at one sitting straight out of the pan.
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