No, I haven’t gone mad like the mad hatter. Tomorrow is my birthday, but toDAY is Tasty Tuesday… how can I celebrate both at once?
Let me rewind a tad. My officemates suggested we have a “tea party” to celebrate my birthday tomorrow, and the first thing that came to mind for me to bring was:
Marias! These are probably my favorite cookies. Hell, they might even be my favorite food. Even more so than animal crackers (though they are a very similar beast, just more fun to play with).
When was living in Madrid and buying/ making my own food (rather than deal with a very carnivorous country’s cuisine), I ended up eating a lot of
1. Baguettes dipped in goat cheese
2. Burrito night buffet (my roommate was also a vegetarian) with Desperados
3. Marias with Nutella.
Yes, these were not the most nutritious of times. Let’s all just give a quick thanks I didn’t end up with scurvy…
But the lesson I learned was that Marias are quite cheap and indubitably delicious! Perhaps I’ll enjoy this batch with this:
This fig and almond spread is an early birthday gift from my momma (apparently my new bamboo tablet wasn’t enough!) and I am dying to try it!
I’ll be back soon with an update about all of the delicious parts of my next year on earth, year 27. I’m looking forward to it!
Have you ever had delicious Marias? Do you go through less than nutritious junk food phases, especially during times of high studying or stress? What should I spread on them next?
Meri
I’ve had Marias, but have gotten them at Ingebretsen’s, so they had different packaging.
I’ve never been there- I need to get out of my neighborhood more 🙂
Oh my goodness, happy birthday, girl!! I’ve never tried those cookies, but you make them sound awesome. <3
They are really cheap, check them out!
fig almond spread sounds DELICIOUS! i bet it tastes like gourmet pb&j!
Oooh I hope so! I’ll let you know when I try it!
I have never heard of these before! But they sound, oh so yummy!
Tomorrow is your birthday?! That is sooooo exciting! Happy Early Birthday my dear friend! Though by Jewish standards it is already your birthday! Hope it’s the best day ever full of surprises and awesomeness!
Well, I’ve been celebrating all week so I guess I’m right on schedule. Thanks!
Fig and almond spread…that sounds like it would have a really interesting texture! And I’m right there with you on putting peanut butter on cookies.
Yeah- I can’t wait to try it!
Happy Birthday! I’ve never had Maria’s, but I’m sure they are awesome, especially with Nutella 🙂
haha- pretty much everything is good with nutella, right?
Happy Birthday! I’ve never had Marias, but they sound right up my alley! Hope you have a wonderful day!
They are simple, but delicious. Simply delicious 🙂
Happy happy birthday, sweet Meri! xo
Thank you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MERI!! I hope you have an absolutely wonderful day! ENJOY!!! 🙂
thank you dahling!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
thank you 🙂
Sounds yummy, need to try them now 😉
Happy birthday dear!
They are so good, and the fig spread was delicious too!
i go thru junk food phases all the time! never had any of these, but the fig almond spread sounds yummy!
[oomph.]
Enter the Christmas Giveaway!
Mmm we tried it and it was sooo good! Not overly sweet like I was afraid it might be!
Happy happy birthday! Belated at this point, but well wishes indeed!
Never heard of Marias, but if they are similar to animal cookies then I’d love them for sure!
I’m a junk food junkie, just have to reign myself in and exercise will power.
I tagged you on my blog 🙂
I always find them in the Mexican foods sections of grocery stores. Good luck finding them, they are cheap!
Happy Birthday Meri!!!! Hope you had an enjoyable ParTea. 🙂
I have never had Marias…but they sound delish!
It was very nice- thank you!
oooh all those snacks sound great!
They were fun!