Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Remember my Catholic School days post? The cast of characters is back. When I was seven, I always got to play the role of Cinderella at recess. The following year, my mom decided to perm and cut my hair. The girls and I had evolved into more mature games such as playing out the episodes of Charlie’s Angels. When I inquired from one of the lovelies below, I was quickly told, “no angel has short hair and glasses, so you can play Bosley.” I don’t remember getting my feelings hurt, I got to play the coolest character on the block.
The best part is that I’m still dear friends with these lovely ladies. There is nothing like being able to pick up the phone with someone you’ve known for over 30 years. And damn if they aren’t all foxes!
Thanks to my friend Brenda Roach Thompson for snapping Cheryl and Kate’s picture.
Recipe here.
It’s fantastic that you are still friends with your childhood friends!!
This is a great fall recipe (although San Diego seems to have missed the memo on Fall arrival!).
Snehal- Thanks. There’s definitely something uber-awesome about friends you’ve known for decades. I’m mos def ready for cooler weather here in San Diego. Have a great weekend
Awesome post, Jenny! If I hadn’t have read the words, I would have thought Bosley was JIM! haha…you must come to Charlotte, they’ve found a way to incorporate sweet potato into everything, but it looks like you could teach them a thing or two. Miss ya xo
Meenal- I think I would LOVE Charlotte. I’ve heard the food scene is OFF THE HOOK snazzy-good. I miss you a bunch. XOXO
Bosley rocked!!! You are a fox, and I love that you are still friend with these ladies… who are also total foxes!
And I want this cake. Chinese 5 spice = genius addition. Damn you. (I mean that in the most loving way possible.) xo
Laura- Thank you dahhhling, and you are a fox tooooo!
What a great idea with the sweet potato twist!!! Bosley ?!?….. no way babeeeee. You’re an Angel!!!
Linda! HAHAHAHA! Thanks
The dessert is quite a low-cal delight too!
Such a cute post – amazing that you came up with all these photos!
Liz- Thank you sooo much for stopping by. It was definitely a project that took a while, I think only bloggers can grasp, these posts take waaaaay longer than they appear. But totally worth it. Have a great weekend!
Adorable pics. And who ever said Bosley , they we just jealous. Hot babes still today sharing a angle cake
HahaHa!! Thanks Evelyne.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this post!! I really think Ohio girls get better with age! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Love ya!!
Thank you so much Holly! I would have to agree; a total gang of foxes. XOXO
Great pics and sweet story. Thanks for bringing these cakes over last night. I am so impressed. I love how you make things so simple, but so outrageously delicious. I have never had anything as good as this. You are just amazing. So lucky to have you as my neighbor and friend.
Gary- Thank you sooooo much! I am truly blessed to have you as a neighbor.
I love vintage pics and those haircuts! My mom was into perming our hair too and I remember some disastrous results, lots of tears, and being called a poodle. (Would probably have preferred “Bosely”!)
And, anything with Chai spice is a winner!
Debra- I’m glad I wasn’t the only one! HaHa! Thanks for popping over.
What a host of lovely girls that turned into beautiful women. I love LOVE this post! (And the cake looks amazing — I don’t expect any less from you.)
Thank you for sharing your photos — then and now.
Darlene- Thank YOU! And MUAH!!!
What an awesome post! And how awesome that you are still friends! Love that you went from Cinderella to Charlies Angels!
Jess- Thank you so very much. There was definitely no lack of fun!!!
You’re right – all such beautiful ladies.
Those little cakes look delish
Loving the big hair and the sunglasses:-)So I am expecting the cake to have big flava……never tried five spice in a cake before….I’m intrigued
Wizzy- Thank you sooo much! Chinese 5-spice is one of my favorite spice blends use in baking desserts. It also adds one heck-of-a-punch to chocolate cake too! XO
What an adorable post!! And my goodness… we have similar “little kid” pictures. My mom made me get a Pixie cut… I remember wearing yarn over my head for days as I wanted long hair.
LOVED Charlies Angels, and your angel friends a just as stunning, well perhaps even mores so than the real ones!! Really fun post!
Kim- Thank a bunch for stopping by! I’m glad I wasn’t the only one with a bad haircut. I still enjoy watching old episodes of the original Charlie’s Angels. Sooo darn funny! And thanks for your kind words about my friends. They’ll be glad to hear. XOXO
Love the photos and the cake sounds amazing!
Alexi- Thank you sooo much for stopping by every week! Much, much appreciated!!
How fortunate you are to have such lovely friends after all these years. There is nothing better than people who have stuck with us through all the seasons of our lives. That cake looks fantastic. I’m off to get the recipe. Perfect food styling and great picture!
Kristi- Thank you sooo sooo much. I couldn’t agree more with having friends from childhood. Thanks for stopping by.
Oh yes!! I was and still am a huge Charlie’s Angel’s fan (Farrah was my favorite). Love the pics Jenny, and the angel food cakes sound delicious and easy to make, perfect!!!
Thanks Jenn! I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one with a love for Charlie’s Angels. I still enjoy watching the re-runs.
Love this!!!! Thank you so much for including me!! Just to set the record straight…I didn’t tell you to be Bosley…that would be Mitzi! Just kiddin…You’d definitely be Farrah if we played now!! Love ya bunches!
Lori- Thank YOU for doing a modeling shoot with Brenda! You’re a fox!! Glad we’ve been dear friends for ages. XOXO to you.
referencing Forrest bump: jennay….ur website is like aboxof chocolates…much love ur prom date
Bobby! I love nothing more than surprises, and what a surprise to hear from you. Thank you soooooo very much for the kind words and of course the chuckle. Hope life is treating you great.