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Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #8: Once You Go Rack, You’ll Never Go Back (Hassle Free Oven Baked Bacon)

Bacon and I have not always gotten along.   In the spring of 1999 I was living in my first third-floor attic apartment which had an electric stove, and my entire … Continue reading

February 4, 2015 · 1 Comment

Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #7: Homemade English Muffins

For whatever reason, my bread baking attempts usually turn out miraculously well even if I’ve never done it before.   That’s not to say that they always come out perfect, but … Continue reading

February 1, 2015 · Leave a comment

Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #6: Rainbow Cake and Cupcakes for a Fifth Birthday My Little Pony Party

I was debating whether or not I should put this one under the category “Mad Craft”, but some online friends reminded me about the Pinata Mad Craft that I drove … Continue reading

January 28, 2015 · 1 Comment

Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #5: Make Crock Pot Yogurt Like A Boss

My almost three year old son loves yogurt.  He has asked for yogurt every day since he was almost two and he gets very put out if there isn’t any … Continue reading

January 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

Product Review #3: Tortilla Press (with Kid Power)

I taught myself how to make tortillas, and while I won’t make any tortilla master chef proclaim me complete in my studies, I can at least make something that is … Continue reading

January 26, 2015 · 1 Comment

Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #4: American Potluck Tacos

Today was that day. The day when you’ve been out and about all day, you come home not in the mood to cook much, you open the refrigerator and discover … Continue reading

January 26, 2015 · 3 Comments

Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #3: Apple Cinnamon Muffins Kid Style

I’ve made many muffins over the years, both terribly delicious and terribly awful. Throw in “help” of the small variety and things get really complicated. I needed to find a … Continue reading

January 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #2: Fun to Make Indian Roti/Chapati (Flatbread)

I am always on the lookout for homemade dishes that don’t take a lot of time, use only a few ingredients, but are also enjoyable to make.    Roti is … Continue reading

January 23, 2015 · 4 Comments

Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #1: World’s Best Chocolate Cake and English Toffee Bar Birthday Ever

When I was in college, I spent a very unappetizing summer eating Ramen, Cup-A-Soup, and Oodles of Noodles.    Other than peanut butter and jelly, they were the cheapest and … Continue reading

January 21, 2015 · 4 Comments

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