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We often talk about the importance of a friendly atmosphere in the office. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple old-fashioned gesture.

So how about treating your colleagues to some homemade oatmeal cookies?

Here’s a simple recipe to try out. All you will need:

1 ½  cups of pecans

2 sticks of unsalted butter

1 cup of dark brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon of salt

3 cups of oatmeal

Preheat the oven.

We often talk about the importance of a friendly atmosphere in the office. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple old-fashioned gesture.

So how about treating your colleagues to some homemade oatmeal cookies?

Here’s a simple recipe to try out. All you will need is:

1 ½  cups of pecans

2 sticks of unsalted butter

1 cup of dark brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon of salt

3 cups of oatmeal

Preheat the oven.

In a small bowl: flour + oats + baking powder + cinnamon + salt.

In a larger bowl (or mixer): brown sugar +granulated sugar + butter. Beat until light and fluffy. + eggs (one at a time) + vanilla. Beat into the mixture.

Gradually +flour mixture. Mix until just combined. + pecans = cookie dough

Spoon the cookie dough by 2 tbsp-size balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 12-13 minutes.

When out of the over, sprinkle a few grains of salt over the cookies.

Take them to the office and be admired for the rest of the week!

In a small bowl: flour + oats + baking powder + cinnamon + salt.

In a larger bowl (or mixer): brown sugar +granulated sugar + butter. Beat until light and fluffy. + eggs (one at a time) + vanilla. Beat into the mixture.

Gradually +flour mixture. Mix until just combined. + pecans = cookie dough

Spoon the cookie dough by 2 tbsp-size balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 12-13 minutes.

When out of the over, sprinkle a few grains of salt over the cookies.

Take them to the office and be admired for the rest of the week!

I love the movie “You’ve Got Mail”. I especially love the quote from the movie, which praises Starbucks for helping us define who we are by having a signature drink (tall Cappuccino, Decaf Late and so on). And recently I have noticed that my preferences have started to change, indicating certain changes within.

I have become an espresso-person. Yes, one of those guys, usually in suits, drinking coffee out of tiny cups and seemingly enjoying the pure bitterness and  lack of sugar and milk. Is there anything good that comes with it? Apparently, yes!

1. A reduced risk of diabetes. Obviously, switching from sugary drinks to a pure espresso (preferably without sugar) will be beneficial from the side of sugar intake.
2. Parkinson’s. In a recent study it was found that people who drank 4 to 5 cups of coffee each day cut their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease by nearly half.
3. Fewer calories. Coffee + water is much less of a threat to your figure than a vanilla macchiato with whipped cream.
4. Image. I may be exaggerating, but ordering an espresso during a business lunch projects a more serious image than a cookie-crumble latte)

So, ready to switch?

How do you view candidates who have tried many different jobs and not stayed too long in each company? Do you think a versatile resume is a sign of irresponsibility, or the opposite  – a creative and risk-taking individual who could add a spark to your business?

What may be the reasons behind frequent job changes? Is it a personality trait or just a circumstance-based event?

Share your thoughts on my Linkedin Page!