Last week Eric and I listened to this book on the long drive out to our campsite. It’s called As You Wish and it’s written by Wesley from The Princess Bride. (Pretty sure that’s not his real name but he will always be Wesley to me.) Some facts:
The scene where Count Rugen knocks out Wesley using the hilt of his sword is totally REAL. He woke up in the emergency room. Andre the giant could drink over 100 cans of beer.
Inigo and Wesley trained for months and months for their sword fighting scene, and no stunt doubles were used. The director was happy with the final kiss scene after the first take, but Wesley and Buttercup insisted on taking it several more times to get it just right. (I mean…wouldn’t you?)
Inigo only received one injury while shooting the movie: he bruised his ribs while trying not to laugh at Miracle Max ad libbing. (The director also had to keep leaving the set because he was ruining takes by laughing.)
Of course we had to watch it all over again when we got home from camping. It reminded me of the time Eric and I showed it to our friend Huy, who’s from Vietnam. He did NOT think it was funny and was totally bored. Maybe it’s American humor?? (No more rhymes now, I mean it!/Anybody want a peanut?) I will leave you with this gem: Now about these Fudgy Pumpkin Caramel Swirl Bars! These are sooooo good. Imagine a bar with brownie texture, but instead of chocolate it’s full of pumpkin and cinnamon flavors. Then smashed inside is a ridiculously thick layer of caramel that melts in your mouth. The top gets all crackly, the edges have this amazing caramel-y crisp thing going on, and the center is just ridiculously oozy. They stay soft for days because of the caramel.
This recipe was inspired by these Cinnamon Caramel Swirl Bars, which have been a favorite of mine for years. I love the pumpkin version! The way to add pumpkin (but keep them from getting cakey) is by removing the eggs entirely from the recipe. The canned pumpkin does the job of the eggs. So this is a perfect dessert if you need to make something egg-free for a friend! The only hazard is that you will have RECKLESS ABANDON tasting the batter, because it’s egg-free and you don’t even have to feel guilty snatching some of it. Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter Other fun fall recipes you should check out! Cinnamon Caramel Swirl Bars « this recipe is so good! It’s the one today’s recipe is based on. Butterscotch Pumpkin Cake « Sooo fudgy! Easy Pumpkin Pie Cake « this one is a huge reader favorite!
Other pumpkin caramel recipes from friends! Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Bars from Chelsea’s Messy Apron Pumpkin Caramel Blondies from Will Cook for Smiles Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cake n Knife
