Archive | November 14, 2011

Half-Hearted Confession

By on November 14, 2011 in NaBloPoMo

So.

There’s a subtext in The Incredibles and I read it to Tony the other night and was like, ‘YEP.”

 I get this.

And I’m not sure how to even verbalize it without sounding like a big ole braggy braggart, but the reality of the situation is that I feel .. underutilized. A lot. Lately.

And this feeling is kind of across-the-board. Doesn’t matter the endeavor, I feel very much like I’m being told to just shhh, shhh, just move to the back and let the important people through. Which is frustrating, because the Old Me would take that as a challenge. Go be a ball-buster! Go break down the walls! Prove ‘em wrong! But the new me .. is not that way. She’s tired, and older, and .. maybe we’re supposed to stop reaching, at some point?

I DON’T THINK THAT. I DON’T THINK THAT AT ALL.

And I’m FRUSTRATED WITH MYSELF FOR EVEN TOYING WITH THAT.

I’m beginning to doubt that I ever had super powers, is all.

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What I’ve Cooked from Pinterest Lately

By on November 14, 2011 in NaBloPoMo, The Chef (Snort)

I started to write a “Some Stuff I’ve Bought Lately” post, but let’s face it, I’ve not bought anything in a long time and it would make for a very short, boring, and self-pitying post. OH, WOE IS ME, WITH MY LACK OF PURCHASING POWER.

But quickly: I did buy this stuff on Friday because I had an awesome coupon (I’m kind of loving coupon stuff) and I endorse it whole-heartedly, as I’m one of those people who LOVES fresh-smelling clothes for extended periods of time.

Seriously, they work. They might even be a little overpowering right out of the dryer, but I thought they faded to a lovely fresh scent after the heat died down.

Anyway.

What I’ve cooked lately.

Crockpot Cheesy Chicken

I really liked this for no other reason than it was quick, easy, and flavorful. I threw it over some noodles of some type (I now don’t remember .. maybe egg noodles?), and everybody liked it. WIN.

Would I make it again? Yep, because the ingredients are thing I already always have on-hand.

Fool-Proof Donuts

These freaking donuts actually caused a commotion in my household, and not for the reason you might expect. When I announced on Saturday afternoon that I was contemplating either making donuts or pumpkin rolls for breakfast on Sunday morning, my husband actually complained. “We’re trying to lose weight,” he complained. “And you keep cooking stuff like this.” I took his complaint under advisement, and then did exactly what the hell I wanted to anyway, per our complaint policy. (patent pending) These were SO easy, and SO good. And my mind blossomed with the possibilities I could unleash. (Beignets, anyone?)

Would I make them again? OH HELL YES AND I MIGHT NOT SHARE THEM WITH ANYONE MWUAHAHAHA.

On the list this week:

Honey Crockpot Chicken

Pizza Casserole

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