“I’m not a foodie.” I say this alot, mostly to foodies, because they are always telling me how easy their recipe for truffle souffle with goat cheese and cilantro reduction is. I don’t think they really understand me when I say I’m. Not. A. Good. Cook/Baker. I’m the kind of person who does dumb thingsContinue reading “(non) Foodie Friday: Cupcake Calamity”
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Cupcakes…or not
Domesticity alert!! I’ve suddenly found myself seized by the urge to make cupcakes. For the record, I have never, ever wanted to make cupcakes. I blame my sister in law for this weirdness. She is is clearly winning the domestic goddess award in our family. Not only is she having our first grandchild/niece, but sheContinue reading “Cupcakes…or not”
Lessons in inadequacy
A few weeks back, a couple of grad school friends trekked to Everest Base Camp. I viewed the pictures of them looking fit and happy while slumped in my office chair feeling slothlike and boring. This past week, I stood on a pier at the Norfolk Navy base and watched as the USS Carr, aContinue reading “Lessons in inadequacy”
