the cheddar biscuit

About a mile from my house, there is a bakery that serves this breakfast sandwich that makes me swoon.

I do not swoon over the sausage or egg; I swoon over the cheddar biscuit on which all that yummy goodness is served.

Many months ago when I stumbled on this treasure, it sent me on a wild goose chase for a recipe that would come close (if not duplicate) that biscuit's perfect texture. It's buttery and chewy and doesn't fall apart.

It's perfection, really.

It's so perfect that one day, if I ever own a restaurant (not planning to, but you never know), it would be called The Cheddar Biscuit. Love that ring.

So this recipe. I can't say it's quite perfection; I'm still on the hunt. But it's share-worthy.

Sour Cream Cheddar Biscuits
Makes about 2 dozen

2 sticks of butter, melted
8 oz. sour cream
2 c. self rising flour
2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add shredded cheese to melted butter, stir until well combined, and allow to cool slightly. Add sour cream, and mix well. Add flour until incorporated. Spoon dough into a greased mini-muffin tin. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown.

I think these little guys would be shining stars on an Easter brunch menu. Do you have one planned yet?

thankful thursday #176

You know when you're feeling in a rut? Like there's no real news or fun happening in your world?

And you know this little diddy to be true ...

... but in the end, you're still feeling blah ... and need a pick-me-up.

This week I went to a Dave Barnes concert at Iron City, a fun venue here in town that I've never been to. Dave is charming, a hilarious storyteller, and sings a good tune. The venue is intimate, smoke-free (from nicotine, that is -- it did love its smoke machine for visual impact), and has a tasty, inexpensive grill inside.

I appreciated the chance to break up the routine.

To break up with my couch for the evening (seriously).

To venture out and hear, see, feel and taste something new.

Did you -- or do you -- have something to get you out of your rut this week? Go on, be grateful!

let's chat (about random things)

Let's chat about some randomness, shall we?

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Dry shampoo. I gave it zero chance of working on my fine hair, which I wash every day.

I am still not over the fact that this miracle can by Suave gives me a chance to skip the daily blowout once in awhile. I love the way it smells. And its price (less than $3)! 

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I'm starting this study on Revelation.
I confess I've been intimidated about this Bible book for a lot of years, but I know I'm cheating myself. Time to get over myself.

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Italy. It's only 23 days away. (What?!)
I can hardly stand it.

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Equally exciting is Holy Week, which is only 11 days away.
It's my most favorite week of the year.

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Adobe Illustrator. Just two weeks ago I had no idea what clipping masks were, or how to live trace. Love learning new things, and am asking myself why I don't do things like this more often.

Are you chatting with your friends this week, over a good meal on a patio in the sunshine? It's too pretty not to!