Entries from May 2009

May 4, 2009

The tallest shortcake

Oh hey, internet. Did you know Saturday was my youngest brother’s birthday? Well, it was, and as a dutiful older sister I made him a birthday cake. It wasn’t as awesome as the birthday cake I made for my OTHER brother, which involved marzipan mushroom decorations and pistachio cake, BUT, since it’s spring I could [...]

May 2, 2009

Nearing self-sufficiency

This is my first time making pickles. MY. FIRST. TIME. That is ridiculous. Because they really aren’t that hard to make, and they’re my favorite things in the world. #1. No contest. (Sorry friends and family)

Everyone who knows me well knows about my love for pickles. About how I used to ask for them (and [...]