“The best laid plans of mice and (wo)men often go awry.” Which is undoubtedly true in my case, since the plans I’ve made for the last couple of months have exploded into a million, teeny-tiny pieces and burst into a raging inferno of perpetual flame. Nothing has gone as expected, with a series of major…
Tag: Baking
A Technical Challenge
Every surface in my kitchen is covered in frustration and flour. So you know what that means . . . *jazz hands* Yep, I completely botched two batches of homemade cinnamon rolls last week. I suppose I should have stopped after my first failed endeavor, but what can I say? My sweet tooth was in…
Butterscotch Rice Krispies
Another installment of Cakes & Bakes? Yes, I couldn’t help myself. Stress baking is a real thing. Besides, everybody loves Rice Krispie treats. This was one my favorites as a kid and I thought you might like this recipe, too. Butterscotch tastes like peanut butter and caramel had a baby. It adds a bit of…
Peanut Butter Brownies
I had such an urge to bake something today – that’s what you get when you’re stuck at home and have a tendency to watch a lot of baking shows – but I realized I only had a limited amount of ingredients in my pantry. I saw a box of brownie mix hiding in the…
A Reminder
The world is a mess right now. DON’T PANIC. I know it may not seem like it, but it’s going to be okay. Instead of freaking out, take a little time, keep yourself occupied. This is a reminder to . . . 1. Take a walk 2. Read everything 3. Listen to music 5. Bake…
Milk & Cookies
I like to bake. I don’t think I’ve ever told you that. It’s not something I do often, because I don’t think I’m very good at it. I’m a perfectionist and baking tends to bring out the worst in me. I want everything to be just right. If it doesn’t turn out the way I…
Kim the FanGirl 