Ted was the road racer Sunday running the first King of Kings 5K which started at the Parkway Rec. Center, into the golf course, around the eagle and back down. The same route as the Wednesday night development runs (starting Wednesday night by the way, May 2nd).

Shane and I ran to the golf course entrance and watched as runners tackled the hill into the golf course then breezed by us on the way back down. We waited patiently, looking for bobbing heads and running feet to crest the hill…

There weren’t many runners but we did see a few friends…

and family…

until finally, our man appeared!

More waiting until the runners came back down…

HERE THEY COME!

The athletes had a beautiful day to run. It was about 50 degrees, the sun was shining and the course was scenic up to the eagle, overlooking Utica.   Congrats to all who ran! GREAT JOB!

A Delicate, Tender Chocolate-Orange-Ginger Cookie, based on a recipe by Francois Payard.

Based on a Francois Payard recipe, this delicate, soft (or moelleux in French) cookie takes no time to make and the batter can even be prepared 3 to 4 days ahead of baking.  Francois recommends using Financier baking molds however I used simple cup cake tins to keep a round form to the cookie.

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Don’t be fooled. This IS a cookie not a burger Winking smile

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Makes 16 cookies (more or less depending on size)

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  • cooking spray to coat molds/tins
  • 10 oz. peanut butter (Francois uses almond paste)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 5 TBS cornstarch
  • 3 TBS Cocoa powder
  • zest from one orange (Francois uses 3 TBS fine chopped candied orange peel)
  • 2 TBS semisweet mini chocolate chips
  • 6  TBS butter, melted
  • 2 TBS chopped candied ginger

Preheat oven to 425 F.  Spray tins/molds with non stick.

Put the peanut butter (or almond paste) into an electric mixer and beat with  the eggs and egg yolk until combined.  *If you use almond paste, you need to beat it first to get it creamy.

Add the cornstarch, cocoa, orange zest (or candied peel), and chocolate chips. Beat until combined then beat in the butter.

Spoon into the forms or cut a slit in a pastry bag or plastic bag about 1/2” wide, add batter and squeeze out into the baking forms.  Place a small piece of candied ginger on top. Bake for 8 – 10 minutes or until browned.

Cool completely before removing.

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Very delicate. It’s not a dipping in tea or coffee cookie but it sure does make every sip taste that much better when eaten with.

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Enjoy!  I think this week is bringing warmer weather and more sunshine.  Lets get HAPPY! Open-mouthed smile

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