That’s a bummer

I had unofficially decided who I was voting for in the next Presidential election. Of course, I knew full well it was possible that the candidate I’d selected wouldn’t make it that far. Well, as it turns out, Edwards is dropping out of the race. Now who will I vote for? …keep reading

Germophobes vindicated!

As it turns out, germophobia is not always irrational.

Kind of a big (yet simultaneously insignificant) decision

I made a rather large decision yesterday, and I didn’t even mean to.

The FM radio in my car has been mostly “out” for the last few weeks. So I’ve been limited to AM radio, an experience unto itself. My choices at the moment are: the true oldies channel, more spirited radio, and the …keep reading

Sigh

I’m thankful I found this article after my current cookie obsession.  I mean, we don’t need me thinking, craving, and making both cookies and cake all the time.  So I’m gonna stick with cookies.  They’re much easier to bring to work and let co-workers consume the extras than cake.

Over the weekend, I made some really good cookies (and some really bad ones too)

I was supposed to make Super-Sized Ginger Chewies on Sunday (from Big Fat Cookies), but never really got around to it. That was alright, since I had Monday off for MLK. Monday was an extremely productive day. I got all of my homework done for the week, and made (or at least …keep reading

Two very weird food links related to alcohol

  • Pickle-Tini (even though doesn’t read this blog anymore, if he did, he’d get a kick out of this)
  • Bacon Vodka (, this one’s for you, though it may very well be composed entirely of forbidden ingredients at this point)

Unconscious Mutterings

  1. President :: -ial address
  2. Stare :: rudely
  3. Embrace :: Loving
  4. Movie :: quote
  5. Everything :: must go!
  6. Profile :: strong
  7. Satire :: —
  8. Erratic :: mischief
  9. Costume :: -d ball
  10. Secretary :: of State

I’m not ashamed to say it

When I get home tonight, I’m pouring myself a small glass of Bailley’s. You know why? Because today has been rough. I never do that, but today I’m going to. So there.

How does stay friendly and helpful all the time? I don’t know how she does it. People …keep reading

What do you think?

Of the new design?  I think Heather did an awesome job!  I’ve moved some things around, found some new plugins that will hopefully make life easier (or at least make the blog more readable), etc.  I’m still plugging away through the archives fixing images and links, and have about 3 years worth still to go …keep reading

Yay!

Well, it took two emails to my web host (the second of which was not as nice), but my site’s back up! Plus, my new site design is ready! I’m very pleased with how it turned out – I should be updating things over the next few days. I’ve been going through …keep reading

Sharing the wealth

There was a veritable cornucopia of bookmarks just laying around in my browser, muddying up the toolbar. I thought I’d get rid of them, and what better way than by sharing with you all?

Recipes:

  • Crab Stuffed Artichokes (Food Network)
  • Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Portobellas (Food Network)
  • California Artichoke Advisory Board (click on “Recipes and Such”)
  • Orange-Chocolate Chunk Cake …keep reading

What I’ve overheard

So far today…

  • “They’re too pretty to eat”
  • “Works of art”

Glad my co-workers are enjoying the cookies, or at least think they’re pretty.

It is just not my week

Yesterday was the coldest day in quite some time (6* as I was leaving the house), and while I took the extra time to undress, add Long Johns, and redress, I accidentally left my hat and gloves at home. Oops. Thankfully, my new coat has lots of features which kept me warm, like …keep reading

It’s not surprising my pants are tight

Considering how much time lately I spend thinking about food. My most recent idea? I think that I need a list of 10? foods that I should try in 2008. I tried this a while ago when I became a vegetarian – I went through a list in the beginning of Vegetarian …keep reading

My new “skill”

[Note: there are 37 minutes until 9:00, when I shall leave to go get coffee, or else my day will be screwed, yet again. Especially since today I do not get a lunch break, but instead leave at 12:30 for class. So I need to remember to get hot water for Ramen at …keep reading