Goomba wrote:

> Other than the obvious nuts or no nuts, does anyone do anything to dress
> up a standard store bought brownie mix?
> Son is holding a "grill & keg" birthday party for his roommate and asked
> me to make a cake. Not having time before work, I just put together some
> brownies but wanted to make them a bit special and came up blank. So for
> future reference......
> Thanks

For some time when beer is not being served with brownies....... sprinkle
chunks of candied ginger on top of the brownies. I know it sounds horrible.
They do that at a nice bakery around the corner from me. I resisted them for
a long time but when I finally tried one it was really good.