while we're waiting...

the delayed debut is in the oven... maybe five, ten more minutes.. according to the recipe i'm lookin for a "light golden color" sooo. we wait. in the meantime, i knew this would be enjoyed by a few.. especially you Allison. Count me in on Ina's fan list, but how hysterically spot on is this one_

At what point, is someone going to break the news to Ina that her husband belongs with all her gay friends and NOT her??? All the kissing at the episodes' closings will not going to change the way his gate swings.

seriously.

i came home today in between between errands

to find a package on my front stoop.

who doesn't love that?

nothing like a surprise with goodies inside. i'll just take a box with my name on the outside_ just to know someone's been thinkin' bout me.. but a box WITH special things for ME inside?!?!? make my day, why don't you?!!!

part of the reason _ that i am delayed on my Tyler's challenge is i'm not properly equipped as my fancy pants sis who has a stock filled kitchen of new fangled utensils and tools.

i'm working with two frying pans and one super sweet Le Creuset soup pot. Why, it was just the other day I stumbled upon a cheese knife in my drawer and was so happily surprised, i cried out loud.

Nevertheless, as i was explaining my neediness to my sister, she as always, answered my call. Every real tool of sorts, required for the first overdue "challenge" except the ingredients, were inside the box upon my stoop this afternoon.

Could I have a better sister? Seriously? seriously.

Tyler can Stir my pot

by Allison

Heck, he could even burn my pot - I wouldn't care. As long as he'd scrub it afterward, shirtless.


The FIRST (but not last) Tyler challenge
Baked Lime Pudding
page 203



Really yummy dessert, Tyler. Nice work. Totally light. Airy - almost went down like it didn't have any calories. Oops. Nice diet blooper - or wait, a great reward for being good on my diet all week.

Unbaked ::





Finished product ::

not the greatest final photo, but there were kids around waiting to eat this as I flipped it out, and they were not going to be patient for food styling any longer

Stirrin' the Sisterly Pot

Tyler and I were talking today, Tyler Florence that is... just watch the conversation below. I bet you can tell just what happened_ by the look of surprise on my face. ..

us _ just smiling together. Aren't we cute???!?!

Here's where he pops the question... .NO!!!>! He's married, silly!!!?? This is where he asked if I would like to test out his latest cookbook with my talented and hot sister.. Yes, He called you HOT!! {tyler deserves a capital H _ when referred to in pronoun form}.

Tyler, being the smart and captivating man that he is, knew that his work of art, Stirring the Pot now resides in both sister's residences, so why not a cook_off of sorts?? We both try the same recipe, snap shots of it and just bask in Tyler's glow.. Sound good? Are you up to the challenge, Big Sis? Go easy on me. Your tools and talent are far beyond me. So choose an easy one first.

Page number and due date?

Go!

over and over .. .the rhine

have listened to snow angel about five times today.. .

no spooning for YOU!

tell Mark that as a result of his hateful comments, he has a time out from spooning with me during Christmas.

Banned to the steps, as i snuggle under your fake living room "sheet" blankets..

The video below seals his fate.
watch _

that will be the sound of mark's big noggin.
*cover little ears* mommy

mocking

just an update that as i was reading this Mark declared it "the cheesiest thing he has ever seen in his whole life." He's just jealous. But for that bashing he deserves a little sister pounding.

empty playlist

why is it that the playlists you post always show up as little red Xs on my computer at home? can't quite figure that out...

.. So I have no idea what you posted below, but last week when I found out you were going to Over the Rhine without me, I went to an imaginary concert at YouTube and favorited this video. Wouldn't it be so Anastasio girl style if they matched up? _ rewind many years ago _
You at Wellesley, Me at Messiah.. .'Are you Strong Enough'?
We are awesome, you know?
love you.

check out the sidebar. Cause who can get enough of that tune?

my new favorite song from Over the Rhine

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