Last week we went to look at a pre-school for my son and I think it’s perfect. HOLD MEEEE. I’m so nervous and the thought of leaving him for a few hours with strangers two days a week (I mean, it’s only 2 1/2 hours so I think I can handle it..) makes me want to cry. I know it’ll be so beneficial for him though because they say the two’s are terrible but I’m not so sure because he’s three and it’s pretty crazy over here! After thinking about my baby growing up, I knew I needed to drown myself in some chocolate. Enter: Chewy Brownies with Chocolate Fudge Frosting.
Here’s the thing. These frosted brownies have been on my mind for weeks. I realized about a month ago that I didn’t have a frosted brownie recipe in my archives and this seemed like the perfect time to deal with that because frosted brownies are such a favorite in our house. You know those frosted brownies that you get at the grocery store in the bakery section? I basically lived on those when I was younger.
Here’s the thing. These frosted brownies have been on my mind for weeks. I realized about a month ago that I didn’t have a frosted brownie recipe in my archives and this seemed like the perfect time to deal with that because frosted brownies are such a favorite in our house. You know those frosted brownies that you get at the grocery store in the bakery section? I basically lived on those when I was younger.
Everyone has a favorite brownie recipe and there are zillions of different recipes you can find all over the place. Some recipes use cocoa powder and some use melted chocolate. I usually stay away from the brownies with melted chocolate just because I am super lazy and I feel like cocoa powder lends a richer tasting brownie anyway so it’s a win-win. Some people like fudgy brownies, some like chewy, some like cakey brownies. These brownies are just like your favorite box mix brownies – easy, chewy and super chocolatey.
Ingredients:
Brownies
Instructions:
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Ingredients:
Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Chocolate Fudge Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbs corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 3 tbs hald and half (or milk)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9x9 (or 8x8) pan with parchment paper OR greased foil and set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, place butter, both sugars and cocoa powder. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir very well and allow to cool for about 3 minutes before continuing. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir until incorporated. Pour in the flour and baking powder and mix until combined. the batter will be very thick. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 25-27 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow brownies to cool completely in pan before frosting.
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What is mesothelioma? This question will be asked by the people who are not familiar with the term. Obviously, not everyone is familiar with this one disease. So, what is the meaning behind mesothelioma? Well, this refers to a particular type of cancer that is relatively rare. The cancer cells in this disease will attack the lines of cells or simply refer as mesothelioma that protects the body internal organs. The cancer cells may start to occur and grow through cavity in chest, abdomen or even from heart cavity. From the cavity in those internal organs, it may spread and affect the other parts of body.
Now that it is clear, mesothelioma is a type of cancer but what is mesothelioma cancer? Is it just about membrane? The disease indeed comes from the cavity of membrane. The cavity of chest membrane or pleura is known to be the most common. This is called as pleural mesothelioma. The less common form is called as peritoneal mesothelioma. This one comes from the abdomen cavity. Another form of mesothelioma comes from heart cavity and known as pericardial mesothelioma. No matter from where the cancer comes, an immediate treatment is needed
What Causes Mesothelioma?
Now, after finding the answer of what is mesothelioma, the next question will come naturally. What causes this condition? The main cause of this condition is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is known as mineral with very microscopic fiber. The jobs that will always in contact with asbestos will have high risk. Of course, the workers of asbestos mines become the most vulnerable. About 70% to 80% cases of mesothelioma are linked to the exposure of asbestos while working. Aside of working environment, buildings with asbestos will slowly cause cavity that might end up with cancer. In developing into cancer, it might take around 30 to 40 years but some people take 70 years before cancer shows up.
What is mesothelioma? And what are the things that will cause this condition? Aside of asbestos, the cancer of mesothelium is also reported to be caused by several other things.
- Genetics believed to also cause mesothelioma but the rates varied amongst population.
- Radiation in high doses to the chest or the abdomen or the radiation that comes after thorium dioxide (Thorotrast) injections.
- Zeolites are minerals and chemically related to mineral asbestos. One of the related minerals is known as erionite and commonly found in the soil of some places in Turkey. The exposure of erinite is thought to increase the risk of mesothelioma.
What are Symptoms of Mesothelioma?
Now that the question of what is mesothelioma has been answered and the causes are also known, the time to learn about its symptoms has come. What are mesothelioma symptoms? The initial symptoms are as the followings:
- Short breaths
- Pain in the chest
- Coughing
- Increasing short breaths
- Loss appetite
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
Treatment for Mesothelioma
What is mesothelioma? Knowing the answer of that question, the next thing that will be necessary is to find out the proper treatment for this disease. There are three options of treatment that will need to be done. In any cases of mesothelioma, two or even three of these treatments might be combined.
These treatments will include:
- Surgery to take out cancer.
- Therapy of radiation using the high dose X-rays or the other high energy rays to get cancer cells killed.
- Chemotherapy that will use drugs to fight the cells of cancer.
Mesothelioma Life Expectancy
After asking the question what is mesothelioma and know about this condition, many people will ask about the life expectancy of the patients. Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer. Approximately, it will cause death to the patients as fast as four months or as long as one year. This is not a very pleasant thing to be heard. But this fact is something that cannot be denied. The only thing that may bring relief is the fact that this type of cancer is rarely found.
Considering the malignancy and the danger that will be brought, trying to avoid the disease from happening is natural. It will be better to stay away from asbestos and the other things that might trigger mesothelioma. In order to get better maintenance in health, the regular health checkup is needed. Treating mesothelioma as soon as possible is highly recommended. That is the reason why everyone needs to visit a doctor when they feel initial symptoms. Taking action is better rather than just asking about what is mesothelioma.
CHEWY BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING
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