• Rice Krispies®, Chili Powder, and Rushing Ahead

    I was fighting a sweet tooth and since I’d made brownies the week before, Rice Krispies Treats™ seemed like a brilliant alternative. Besides, they’re basically instant gratification because they require only minutes to prep. After spreading the gooey goodness of Rice Krispies® cereal and buttery marshmallows in my cake pan, I reached into the cabinet for some sprinkles. Deliciousness is 90% preparation and 10% presentation, right? Maybe the percentages depend on the person, but I always like to make my desserts pretty. I started shaking the red dispenser, but something looked off. The red wasn’t red enough. It was a deeper burgundy color. And then I read the label. Chili…