TAN #195 ExTANt Reality. (Page 57)

I adore cooking and baking. Some days I think I missed my calling to be a chef. When I worked as a server I begged the manager to let me train in the back-of-house on the cook side. I did and it was a blast, but a tad too hectic. Cooking is my relaxation, my zen. Plus I made WAY more money waitressing. 

My problem at home is that I will make a dish and have so many leftovers I can't finish them all without either getting sick of it, or it being in the fridge for "too long" in my mind. I've gotten better about half-ing recipes but sometimes it's easier to not do the math

I'm the same way, except that I absolutely thrived on the insane pace of restaurant kitchens.  I love cooking, and I also have trouble cooking for just one.  Even when making "small" amounts, I somehow still end up with enough to completely stuff two people.  It's great when things turn out well, it kinda sucks when things are less than stellar

I'd say there is some weight difference, but I've only ever had my hands on Arsis (Carbon) for a few seconds.

After a few months riding the White stuff regularly, I would probably save a few bucks and buy it again unless I wanted the bling of the Carbon.

Note to self:  Find and excuse to go to Cleveland... Bring cookies.

I'm in the, don't like to cook but enjoy baking camp.  Cooking just never did it for me but I do love guys who can cook.

You've found my weakness.  Cookies and/or Caramel Pretzel Klondike bars will get me to do most anything.

I enjoy baking 100x more as well...even the aromas makes me happier.  Saw a recipe for baked apples with lattice pie crust the other day. Think I'll do those soon. I can smell the cinnamon now!

I just cooked 4 bowls of Kraft Velveeta mac and cheese in the microwave.  Does that count?

I just cooked 4 bowls of Kraft Velveeta mac and cheese in the microwave.  Does that count?

Nuking is it's own cooking subskill...and not everyone can do it properly or effectively. So, yes.

Nuking is it's own cooking subskill...and not everyone can do it properly or effectively. So, yes.

This reminded me that there's a whole cache online of "Brownie in a mug", "Cake in a mug" - recipes. Have ya'll seen these? You put stuff like eggs, flour, sugar - in small amounts - in a mug and nuke it for 2 minutes - single serving. So good and very clever.

Ooooh that sounds awesome!

This reminded me that there's a whole cache online of "Brownie in a mug", "Cake in a mug" - recipes. Have ya'll seen these? You put stuff like eggs, flour, sugar - in small amounts - in a mug and nuke it for 2 minutes - single serving. So good and very clever.

Oh I saw one of those the other day.  Whoever thought either deserves a medal or needs to die!!

And you should have seen the pics.  A handsome chef in the background would have only minimally improved my happy thoughts. A handsome, shirtless chef....?

remove two ribs?

Never make a pretty woman your wife,