baking
bake my cake 2012
. . . I’m turning 40 in May. Well, I’m supposed to turn 40, but I haven’t decided if I’m going to do it yet. Anyhoo, to mark the occasion (or non-occaision), I was thinking we could have a friendly competition. Like Pumpkin Carve-Off and Ginger. Because I’m thinking nothing bonds people more than some…
Read Moreblueberry muffins {with toasted coconut}
Guess what? 2.0 has admitted that it is possible that an iPhone isn’t the worst purchase I could ever make. That’s basically a stamp of approval in my books. AND he hardly rolled his eyes when he said it mumbled it. I think his change of heart has come about because: I’ve talked about nothing…
Read Morehot mess chocolate cake
Yesterday, I went to the college where I will be starting baking school in the fall. I received an email last week asking if I’d like to attend an information session entitled: Are You Ready For College? Like J-Lo, I go hard or go home, so I immediately signed up for the session. Sure, I’m…
Read Moresugar cookies and a sort of love letter
Dear 2.0, I love you. I love you right hard like. I love you in a way that squeezes you tight and refuses to let go. Even if you squirm a lot. And you might, on occasion, wonder how you landed this here piece of awesome. But guess what? You’re kind of awesome too. For…
Read Morewhite chocolate cherry scones
Lately, 2.0 and I hardly get to see one another. We are like ships passing in the night. We are both wrapped up in our jobs and drudgery of the day to day. He leaves early in the morning for work, and I arrive home when he’s ready for bed. He works weekdays, and I…
Read Morerosemary cornmeal crackers
. . . Question: why haven’t I been making crackers? Huh? Why have I wasted so much time eating crackers from a box when I could be eating crackers from my own oven? Redonkulous. Another question: do you have any comprehension of how much time I would save in my weekly routine if I just…
Read Morecaramilk brownies
How’s it going, friend? You aren’t on a diet are you? Because I made these brownies for you. And me. Okay, I made them mostly for me. I made these brownies because returning to work last week was… stressful. Wanna know what I think of January so far? I kinda think it sucks donkey balls. But…
Read Moreolive oil and fleur de sel crispie treats
The inspiration for these little crispie treats came from three people: Pussycat, Carol, and 2.0. When I was visiting Pussycat last month, she described her hardcore belief that swapping out the butter for olive oil and fleur de del in this recipe was very bourgeoisie. (You could probably leave the couch for a minute to look that up…
Read MoreP. Kitty’s White Chocolate Coconut Shortbreads
Dear People Who Don’t Like Swearing, You probably shouldn’t read this post. Sincerely, movita beaucoup . Back in November, when I was visiting with Pussycat, she told me about her idea for some super awesome shortbreads. As we were baking them, she proclaimed, “this is some next level pioneer shit.” And that became our working…
Read Morechocolate cake cookies
Guess who’s only just starting to feel less sick? Guess who hasn’t finished her shopping, baking, and wrapping? Guess who doesn’t have a Christmas tree yet? Hasn’t constructed her gingerbread house? Guess who’s freaking out? I haven’t cancelled a single class at work, which has been quite a feat, but everything else has been put…
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