diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index a0417102..b6d60129 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -74,26 +74,26 @@ started working on the recipe in `recipe.md` together, and then each filled in t
 what they felt would make the most delicious cake!
 You'll notice that your repository already has two branches called `alice` and `bob`.
 
-- [ ] Checkout the `alice` branch.
-- [ ] Attempt to merge the `bob` branch into the `alice` branch using either IntelliJ or the Terminal.
+- [X] Checkout the `alice` branch.
+- [X] Attempt to merge the `bob` branch into the `alice` branch using either IntelliJ or the Terminal.
   - You will be prompted to resolve a merge conflict. To do this, you will need to pick and choose which
   parts of each recipe to keep.
   - Read what either `git` or `IntelliJ` tells you in order to complete the merge process.
     - If you do the merge through the Terminal, you will need to edit `recipe.md` to remove all of the
     merge conflict symbols which `git` has added to your file. Once done, you will need to `git add` the
     `recipe.md` file and `git commit` to finish the merge.
-- [ ] Once the merge is complete, delete the `bob` branch.
+- [X] Once the merge is complete, delete the `bob` branch.
 
-- [ ] Finally, checkout the `main` branch and merge the `alice` branch in (as we did previously).
+- [X] Finally, checkout the `main` branch and merge the `alice` branch in (as we did previously).
 
 Now, you are almost ready to share your recipe with the remote! 
 
 # TASK 3
 
-- [ ] Checkout a new branch called `task_3`.
-- [ ] Commit any changes that you want to `recipe.md` to improve the recipe.
-- [ ] While still on the `task_3` branch, push your code to your remote repository on GitHub.
-- [ ] Go to GitHub and you will see an option to make a pull request to the original repo. Make
+- [X] Checkout a new branch called `task_3`.
+- [X] Commit any changes that you want to `recipe.md` to improve the recipe.
+- [X] While still on the `task_3` branch, push your code to your remote repository on GitHub.
+- [X] Go to GitHub and you will see an option to make a pull request to the original repo. Make
   a pull request and see that it shows up in the original repository that you forked.
 
 Since others will also be making pull requests, we won't *actually* accept any of them for now, but
diff --git a/recipe.md b/recipe.md
index a8b51a4d..3e2d34c4 100644
--- a/recipe.md
+++ b/recipe.md
@@ -4,9 +4,17 @@
 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
 - 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
 - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
+- 1 cup chocolate chips
+- 1 tsp vanilla extract
 - ...
 
 ## Instructions:
 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
-2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder.
-3. ...
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+2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract.
+3. Add some love or smth
+4. ...
+
+## Additional Directions by Alice:
+4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add them to the mixture. Stir until well combined.
+5. Gradually add the milk and vegetable oil to the mixture, continuing to stir.
+6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan.