I just want to take this opportunity to say how much I love politics. It’s a thing that my family doesn’t feel as comfortable discussing, but I could discuss it all day. Chris also likes talking politics, or listening to my political rants, so that works out well for both of us. But this last … Continue reading »
Is it still racism if it’s a really positive stereotype? Or is that just stereotyping? And, while I’m at it, why is stereotyping in a positive way wrong, provided you allow room for individuals in your thought process? Isn’t that just a natural way to group people so that your brain doesn’t have to tediously … Continue reading »
The last time I made biscuits, they ended up being hockey pucks that didn’t rise at all, but tasted okay. I made them into jam sandwiches and told Chris they were called Swedish Love Cakes and he gobbled them up. Inside, though, I was deeply ashamed. I mean, what kind of self-respecting southern transplant can’t … Continue reading »
It would be difficult to say that I am a bread fanatic. I know some people are, and I do feel some sympathy for you. It must be difficult. I do not feel TOO much sympathy for you, though, as I am a dessert fanatic, and desserts are even worse for you than bread (though … Continue reading »
Speaking from vast experience, making pizza at home that can even compete with really bad pizza, like Blackjack, is deceptively difficult. I have tried so many variations and techniques. Beginning with store-bought Boboli crusts and jars of hella-gross Contadina “pizza sauce,” I really thought I was doing it up, gourmet-style. This was when I was … Continue reading »