We spend so much of our lives trying to adhere to what someone determines to be “the way” or the “right” thing to do. But is this really what we should be doing? Are we being true to our authentic selves by following what society deems to be correct? I could get into the really … [Read more…]
Learning is a process of building on mastered theories and techniques. You figure out a step and use that knowledge to get through the next one. We are all perpetual students, as there is always something new to learn. Having discovered that tempering eggs is not as difficult as it seems–or at least not as … [Read more…]
I have an irrational fear. Don’t laugh at me, okay? But eggs and hot milk scare me. Not separately, of course, though I’m not particularly a fan of eggs. But the act of combining the two into a silky, smooth custard has been a hindrance for some years now. Every time I come across a … [Read more…]
What doesn’t chocolate make better? Coffee. Milk. Ice cream. Cookies. Cake. Strawberries. Heck, I bet even pickles are an orgasmic eating experience when drenched in chocolate sauce. Maybe I’ll try that later this summer when the cucumbers actually come in… Just like bacon, chocolate improves just about anything. But it’s not always convenient to add … [Read more…]
This morning, as I entered the container garden plot to check upon my precious plants, I spotted a chipmunk at the perimeter. He looked at me, and I at him, and then I plucked a strawberry and tossed it to him. It was not quite ripe yet–one I had been eyeing for days–and had suffered … [Read more…]