Day Off: Rainy Day Pick-Me-Up

That's our abnormally green lawn in the background

I love Reno. Wonderful people. Beautiful surroundings. Twenty minutes to the ski lift. And best of all, four spectacular seasons.

Sadly, we are still waiting for summer. June has brought record breaking rainfall. The last time it rained five days in a row, was 1969. I stopped counting rainy days on day eight. I feel somewhat guilty complaining about the cool, wet weather, but what’s the point of a lush green lawn if it’s too wet to roll around on? It seems the gloomy skies have hijacked my mood. 

The unusual weather is taking it’s toll on my family of desert rats. We’ve been to several rainy barbecues where the kids have worn jackets over their swimwear. But the kicker is Kate’s daily statement, “Mommy, you promised when school was out, we’d go to the beach.” My reply has been, “I know I said that, but it’s snowing at the beach.” Yes, it’s SNOWING AT THE BEACH. Mother nature, are you kidding me? 

So yesterday I was twittering and ran across the Photo Food Blog, a very cool blog that showcases visually interesting food. And you all know, I’m newly obsessed with photographing food. Anyway, they twittered a photograph of Toffee Crack from Sweetnicks Food & Life Blog. The name made me laugh out loud. Intrigued, I read the recipe, dropped everything and made them. 

After chilling in the fridge overnight, the kids and I dove in. Their response? “These are GOO-OO-OOD!” As for me, they were just the pick-me-up I needed for another rainy day. On the bright side, if it keeps raining, I can keep eating Toffee Crack, because I’ll never need to put on a swimsuit!

The recipe from Sweetnicks:

Toffee Crack

One sleeve of saltines
One stick of butter
One cup brown sugar
One bag chocolate chips

Line cookie sheet with saltines.  Melt butter in pan.  Add brown sugar and stir until slightly caramelized.  Pour over saltines and spread until evenly coated.  Cook at 350 for 5 minutes.  Take out of oven and pour chocolate chips on top.  Spread over the toffee as they melt.  Stick in fridge to set.  Break into pieces and enjoy.

*Although the recipe doesn’t note it, I’d suggest keeping the toffee crack in the fridge.  With the weather being so warm, the chocolate is just safer that way.

If you enjoy Toffee Crack as much as we do, be sure to stop by Sweetnicks to let her know!