I know I've been quiet for a loooong, inexcusable time. But you can thank a 16-inch-tall chocolicious bunny for pulling me out of my neglectful state.
How could I not share photos of this choco-cutie with you?
He was an Easter surprise that arrived at my office in a big box filled with styrofoam peanuts. As soon as I pulled him out of his crate — he was wrapped in clear cellophane tied with green and purple bows — I began to have visions.
No, not of eating him — although the aroma of chocolate that wafted through the wrapping was vaguely torturous and certainly tempting.
Instead, I envisioned myself cradling the bunny in my arms and carrying him home. He would sit on my lap on the subway, his ears perked, for all other passengers to admire.
(To covet, really. I wanted them to be jealous!)
But my selfish motives melted away as fast as the chocolate on my tongue. After a reverent photo shoot capturing Mr. Bunny in all his proud glory, he was dismantled into hundreds of pieces — enough to stuff a gallon-sized Ziploc bag — and shared with all the colleagues who were tortured by his sweet aroma to begin with.
Surprisingly, the rabbit was as yummy to eat as he was to look at. He was a luscious dark chocolate instead of a cloying Hershey's-style milk chocolate (although, to be honest, I can go for that trash chocolate from time to time, too). It might take us weeks to finish him (or not). But we'll savor all his pieces as we did his magnificent whole.
HAPPY EASTER, EVERYONE!
wow, that is a huge bunny! missed your entries! glad to see your new post!
Posted by: Amy | April 14, 2009 at 02:31 AM
good seeing you again. k
Posted by: kirk | April 14, 2009 at 12:21 PM