Dieting and Brownies - a perfect mix

I've totally been slacking this week with my blogging and my baking. I know. I admit it. One of the main reasons is that I am on a fitness kick and trying to lose my baby weight (by the way, the little guy turned 5 months on Saturday -- he's getting so big!). Anyways, I had a baby this year and I'm turning 30 in 3 weeks. 2 really big milestones and, thus, the reasoning for the fitness kick. One might ask why in the world I would start a blog dedicated to baking the year I had a baby. I would respond with that by saying what better time to start a blog about baking than after you've had a baby. I've got hormones flying and and my taste buds are still out of whack. I thought it might make for some interesting creations :) Anyways, back to turning 30. I am having a big celebration in Vegas with a group of friends for my 30th birthday. Actually, we are celebrating all of us that are turning 30 this year. Let's hear it for 1978! We plan on partying by the pool all day one of the days and I am determined to look good in my bikini! I gained over 40 pounds when I was pregnant so I had the last 6-months to lose it. Despite all of the desserts I have made, I've done really well. I've only got 3 weeks to go and I don't want all of my efforts to go to waste so I've been kind of reluctant to make great desserts that I just know I will gorge myself on. After my birthday, I promise I will be back in full throttle.

Last night my husband was complaining about not having anything sweet to eat after dinner so I dug around in the pantry to see if there was anything quick I could whip up. I found a box of Pillsbury Fudge Supreme Chocolate Chunk Brownies. I threw in some oil, egg and water and presto, I had me a batch of brownies. I know...I know I'm a poser for not whipping up a batch of homemade brownies but, seriously, I don't think I could make any that taste as good as these. They may be the best brownies I have ever eaten. No joke. The next time you are at the grocery store, I would definitely recommend picking up a box. You will not regret it :)