My friends, things are so good right now. It's pay week this week which means a little loosening of the purse strings. Which also means that over the next few weeks you will be seeing some posts featuring the fruits of the purse string loosening. This weekend's purchases are (get ready for it - last of the big time spenders here!) a new whisk, spatula and pastry brush. They were not expensive but let me tell you the excitement that they have brought into my kitchen. I've also had a quick visit to the St Lawrence Market and picked up a couple of gems.

I feel inspired, itching to try some of the recipes that I've been eyeing for a while and haven't taken the time for yet. I'm just not sure where to start. First of all, my friend KT gave me some awesome granola that I've been chewing on for a day or so - chock full of honey, nuts and dried cranberries - and everytime it goes in my mouth I think of something new to do with it. Then there are the great organic blueberries that I found at the market. Then... there's the Fleur de sel that I couldn't resist. AND finally... at the health food store (yes! I do shop at those places too!) I found these inspiring little bags of organic macadamia nuts. Who can resist macadamia nuts. Instantly, visions of white chocolate (Me! White chocolate! Go figure!) macadamia nut cookies danced before my eyes. I've got to try this! The bad news is that the granola, blueberries and fleur de sel won't be used in this post but I can, however, use the utensils!!!!

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (unbleached)

Cream the butter and sugars until smooth (about 3 min. or so). Add the egg, milk and vanilla and mix well. It should be quite fluffy. Add the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Stir in the white chocolate and the nuts and mix thoroughly again.