I was astounded at the popularity of my last post! I had no idea marshmallow Peeps could garner such adulation. It seems that… a.) Many people love Peeps. Or, b.) Many people love finding ways to use Peeps. But I’m thinking it’s probably… c.) Many people love to see what strange and exotic transformations Peeps can undergo. [...]
For the first time in years, I am in the midst of a petty, awkward issue with someone. I’ve always been nice to this someone, even gone out of my way to be nice to this someone. But let’s just say that it’s doubtful we’ll be holding hands and singing Kumbaya, or frolicking in a meadow, or promising one another future [...]
They say you learn something new every day. What did I learn today? That digging into a mushy mass of cake crumbs and cream cheese frosting is strangely yet thoroughly enjoyable. You’ve all heard of a cake ball, yes? In case you haven’t, it’s essentially cake crumbs glued together by frosting and compacted into a sphere. [...]
Food blogs occupy cyber space like stars in outer space. Frankly, there are a ton. Some are small, some are massive. Some are bright and dynamic, some are dull and static. Some gain prominence, some float aimlessly in no-man’s land. Food blogs of all sorts dot the vast horizon of cyber space. Unfortunately, a number of upstart food bloggers give up in the midst [...]
As each new year approaches, one can’t help but reminisce on the past three hundred and sixty five days. The ups, the downs, the laughter, the adversity. In retrospect, both the good and the bad experiences seem rosier. We feel nostalgia for the small moments of joy. And for the moments of sorrow and angst, [...]
Flourless chocolate cake has been all the rage in the food blogosphere. How does such a plain dessert attract so much attention? One, it’s beyond simple; we’re talkin’ chocolate, butter, sugar, and eggs, people. Two, it’s chocolate. Chocolate, like math, is a universal language. Three, its ooey gooey texture makes for drool-inducing photos. I’m surprised that something designed to protect keyboards [...]