Archive for May, 2009

Iron Cupcake Chicago

Friday, May 29th, 2009

While I won’t be participating in the first-ever Iron Cupcake Chicago (this week has been INSANE over at ReusableBags.com, only to get more insane next week…) I wanted to be sure to give it a shout out. As a proud Chicagoan and cupcake baker, it’s basically a dream come true. I really look forward to [...]

Crouching Corn Bread, Hidden Broccoli

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

I think most parents are convinced, at least for a short while, that their toddlers are going to starve. How on Earth could a growing body possibly survive on little more than juice boxes and goldfish crackers? Tony and I do everything we can to introduce Teno to exciting new foods, sometimes with success (udon [...]

Go Nuts for Donuts

Monday, May 18th, 2009

What’s up, sluts? I just wanted to say hi and apologize for being neglectful. I could give you excuses about going to the ER with a gnarly throat infection (but I already exhausted that one explaining my lack of a Slash & Dine column for this month over at Brutal As Hell) or how busy [...]

Happy Mother’s Day!

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Here’s wishing a happy Mother’s Day to all the hard-working mamas out there! A special shout out to my mom, Lynne, who raised me to be the smart-mouthed sassbox you all know and love. You taught me to do what I love, to share myself freely,to try new things without fear of failure and most [...]

I Want Your Scones

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

The donuts all drain
Greasy and sweet
Custard and jelly inside
And the glaze drains down like sugar rain
We’ll bake tonight
I want your scones
I need your scones
I want your scones
I need your scones
Cinnabon, doughy feel
Gooey hot inside and out, ’cause
Gotta eat it at the mall
Gotta eat it at the mall, ’cause
I want your scones
I need your scones
I want [...]