It’s snowing again in New York City. You know, March and all. And since I finished my wording early today, I figured the weather offered the perfect excuse opportunity to make this cookie recipe I’ve been itching to try.

And then I got to thinking: This blog has felt grim lately. I mean, with everything going on, you get why. But today, my dear 4 readers, we’re shaking things up at ye ol’ blog! Today, we bake! And post pictures of said baking! Along with pictures of the pup! (Because there must always be pictures of the pup.)

It should be said that I’d envisioned posting an elaborate Instagram story chronicling today’s kitchen adventure. But…and here I hang my head in shame…I lit-rally couldn’t figure out how to do it. I got how to make all the little clips, but what social media wizardry is required to link it all up into a grand story that will disappear after 24 hours? I mean, does this require the same level of expertise as working the army of remote controls in my living room? Because, honestly, that’s beyond me. I’m pretty sure my youngest niece, who’s 11, could summon this Instagram story magic. Pretty sure my honorary niece Miss M, who’s even younger, could as well. But I digress.

Without further ado, here it is: A story for all the technically challenged amongst us. And it will stay up longer than 24 hours (suck it, Instagram!) I give you… Cookie-making in pictures!