Hehe, I was always a chatty kid (getting reprimanded in grade school for talking too much) but I totally feel you–I can be pretty wary of conversations in some awkward instances as well. And I’m glad you like the brownies–duuude they are so amazing, Kelly, I can’t even begin to describe their awesomeness (although I’ve clearly tried). Have an awesome rest of your week!

I love BFF stories like yours! Isn’t it funny how chatty folks and non-chatters manage to find each other–and, more often than not, to balance each other out? Lots of my best friends are total quiet folks whom I used to think found me really annoying…turns out that they were only contemplating how to respond, though 🙂 it’s pretty interesting how that works out. As for the brownies–I’d say that yes, you can taste the dates, but on a scale of 1 to 10, I’d say maybe a 4? The nutty and cocoa flavor comes out more, imo (but I’m not super sensitive to the taste either). I’d suggest just giving it a try–the taste and texture definitely is unique! <3 Good to see ya, Shelley 😀

The brownies look great, although question – how much can you taste the dates in these? I hate dates, but these just look so tasty and good for you!!

Zainab, please do! I would love to be the random person you talk to in an elevator–how FUN would that be if it happened?! No awkward silences between us, no siree. I wonder if fellow foodies and bloggers can just sense each other….I want to hear how wonderfully this goes! 🙂

Haha! Aw…I do try my best to get by. I’ve learned that some wallflowers can still be pretty colorful characters! I know you’d love this one, especially with all your excellent skinny tips and recipes. Cheers, Liz!

hoho–snack, dinner, breakfast, I’ve done them all! You’d absolutely love these, Deb. I hope you do get a chance to eat them all–er, try them out 😉

Wow, let my face melt off in a mixture of hot embarrassment and pleasure as I read your comments, yeah Nancy? That’s one of the shared traits I liked best when we met–I remember us both chiming in to say hello and talk to the waiter, which I think is one of the most fun parts about eating out. Points to us! Haha. And YES, turn those dates into brownies. I also have this KILLER salted date caramel bar I think you’ll love….arghhdhfkljad;fa so much good stuff!

Thank you, Jess! It’s just such an unbeatable, guilt-free combo–although I guiltily have wayyyy too much of it stashed in my fridge right now. Hah! 🙂