So….. I lied. Turns out I had another red velvet recipe in the arsenal. But, hey! Who doesn’t like that, right??
This week is a little crazier than usual. I’m gearing up to head to SLC for the Build Your Blog Conference! And I am seriously so excited, and I can’t wait to meet so many of you there!!
This is my first blog conference “season,” and I’m crazy nervous about it! I mean, nervous in a good way, of course. But… still nervous. Like I keep going through my checklist about a million times trying to get ready…
So far, I’ve…
Broken in a new pair of jeans. Don’t laugh, it was not easy!
Ordered TWO sets of adorable business cards.
Learned that I do, in fact, need to bring a media kit.
Bought a laptop that doesn’t need to be plugged in to work.
Acquired 3 roomies and a rental car.
Found baby sitters for the times my husband has class or work.
Outlined a meal plan for the rest of the week and stuck it on the fridge.
Trimmed, filed, and buffed my nails (waiting until tomorrow to paint– don’t want any chips for this weekend)!
Things I still have yet to do…
Get the lasagna ready and in the fridge for Chris.
Sew a new laptop cover (my new one is bigger).
Actually make said media kit.
Pack.
Change my rental time from 9am to 8am.
Decide what I’m going to say when I speak at the conference…. (KIDDING…. er… maybe…)
Schedule out posts for while I’m gone (eeek! Including two sponsored posts!)
Write two guests posts for friends (already late on those– sorry gals).
Clear out my inbox (will take at least 2 hours) and set the away message for the weekend.
Start and finish a blog design.
Start and finish an Etsy banner design.
Participate in all of my FB blogger support groups.
Cut out fruit into heart shapes for my daughter’s preschool Valentine’s day party.
Address all of my daughter’s valentines.
One of those lists definitely seems longer than the other…. Good thing tomorrow is a preschool morning!!
Anyway. I hope you all are having a fantastic week and looking forward to Valentine’s day!! These biscotti are SUPER easy to make (they use a cake mix!), just be sure to make them the night before so they have time to cool completely.
And for those of you heading to BYBC– see you soon!!!!!!!!
Ingredients
- 1 red velvet cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 f.
- Combine cake mix, flour, butter, eggs & vanilla in a large bowl.
- Beat until blended & stir in the chips.
- Divide dough in half & shape into a 12x2 inch log; place logs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make your hand into a "wide" "c" and then press lightly on the dough log w/ your hand to get the biscotti shape.
- Bake at 350 F for 30 - 35', lightly browned.
- Cool on baking sheets for 15 minutes, then cut the logs into 1/2 inch slices.
- Arrange slices on the baking sheets, side up.
- Bake for 10' more, cool completely.
Notes about this recipe:
- I dipped mine in white chocolate and pecans, but do whatever you want with these to make them fun!!
- Don’t over bake them– they’ll crumble.
Biscotti from Friends:
- Cinnamon Sugar Biscotti by Chocolate, Chocolate, and More Chocolate
- Nutella Biscotti by Baking Bites
- Turtle Biscotti by Shugary Sweets
Yikes girl, you have a lot on your plate! I wish I was going to hang out with all of you this weekend!! BlogHer food will be here soon though! these biscotti sound delicious, love that it’s from a cake mix! thanks for the shout out on my recipe.
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This biscotti sounds really good and I love how easy it is to make. I have never made biscotti before because I was always thought it was hard, now I will have to try it. I hope you have a great time at the conference and that you get everything done before you go!
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The recipe says to “stir in chips”. where do the chips come from?
Bah! I know, I need to go in an remove those! It’s optional to add white chips in if you want, and that line of instructions is from the original duncan hines recipe (which I forgot to source, because I’m so crazy getting ready to leave for out of town!). But I will make the corrections soon!
Kicking ass!
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I’m so excited for you at your conference! You’re gonna do GREAT on your speech. Know I’m rooting for you!
These biscotti, well. They’re amazing! I am in love with cake mix at the moment…
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To do list galore
I have a love/hate relationship with knowing I have tons to do! How exciting you are speaking at the conference- I am sure you will do amazing! You are so talented 
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Oh My that is quite the long to do list! While I am writing this you are currently on your way to Utah. I am sure that you accomplished the whole thing. These biscotti look amazing
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Wish I was joining you a BYBC…have fun!!
And there is never too many red velvet recipes.
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