America's Got Talent...ehhh, I guess...

My boyfriend and I went to see America's Got Talent Live last night, and both of us were happy that we did not pay for the tickets. The first act was just awful, and while the rest of the acts were talented...I don't know that they did anything that hasn't been done before. The two best acts were Cali Bradley(a very talented singer) and Taylor Williamson(an awkward, sarcastic comedian). I would probably enjoy seeing them again, but the act that won last season's America's Got Talent, while pretty incredible, was not THAT exciting. Needless to say, it was a show worth seeing for free, which is unfortunate for people who actually paid for their tickets.

In other news, I won tickets to the Bank of America 500 in Charlotte, but I can't go. Luckily, I found a friend that wants the tickets, so they won't go to waste!  I have been on a bit of a lucky streak within the past week, so I'm going to play the lottery tonight, and maybe I can win a little bit of money? I doubt it, but why not? You can't win if you don't play!

I did some baking today, and both of my concoctions turned out pretty delicious. The first venture was a recipe for Pumpkin Cookies that I found on Pinterest, courtesy of Parent Pretty, and they turned out absolutely DELICIOUS! Here's the link to the recipe: Pumpkin Cookies!
The recipe yields 60 cookies, so I cut it in half...60 cookies would be good if you're having some sort of event or plan on passing them out to a bunch of friends, though! Also, I didn't have nutmeg, so I used pumpkin pie spice from Trader Joe's, which is probably more conducive to a pumpkin pie taste anyway!

This HUGE jar(compared to what you'd normally find) was only $1.99 at Trader Joes! Great find!!

I did find that bumping up the ingredient amounts for the frosting would be helpful, even if you only make half of the batch. Also, the cookies are great without the frosting, but it gives them an added sweetness, so I say go for it!

Yum!

I also decided to make the Baked Brie that I had been wanting to make for awhile. I recieved a brie baker as part of a gift in May, and it was finally used! My Godmother always has brie on Christmas Eve, but I never have it otherwise. I made mine with apricot preserves on top, but there are a bunch of other ways to do it! Here's the recipe I used: Baked Brie

I should have taken one after I cut it! Melty goodness...

After the brie was finished baking, I realized I really didn't have anything to eat it with. However, the recipe suggested apple slices, and that turned out to be a pretty great recommendation!

Now, I just need someone to help me eat this stuff...

Hope your week is going well! At least tomorrow is Hump Day!

-Ashley