They look delicious, right? So I follow the recipe TO THE "T" and this is how they come out.
The cookie part was too thick and crumbly, and they tasted just ok. Let's just say, I was not blessed with the talent of cooking, baking, or making anything that's not already made in a box or frozen. :) I just don't understand how one person can follow the directions and it turns out fantastic, and when I do it, it's just ok.
I feel so bad for David. All he wants is for me to try new things (for dinner mostly. I make the same 4 things all the time. I know the recipes forward and backward and they are so good to me. Things my mom used to make.) He likes the 4 things that I make, but would like some variety. I don't blame him and he's so good to me, he always smiles and tells me that I did a good job. Then when there are left overs, they sit in the fridge for the next 5 or so days (until they go bad) and then they end up in the garbage. When I ask him how it really was, he smiles some more and says, "yeah, it wasn't the best". I always tell him that it won't hurt my feelings if he tells me the truth right away and then he wouldn't have to eat it.
Is that what it is? The confidence? If I tell myself "I think I can, I think I can!" then will I eventually get better? I am just totally clueless when it comes to mixing spices. What goes with what? If I add a little of this or that, will it be good? (Usually not) Oh well. If I don't make anything at all, then I get the "where's dinner?". So I try and he's greatful for that.
I see my sister making a loaf cake or brownies and if it's not pretty enough (even for her family, not even guests) she'll do it over. With me, it may not look good, but if it actually turned out good, that's enough for me! I have a hard enough time with the taste being good enough, I'd go crazy with having to have the appearance turn out also. I have to laugh at myself (and my sister). I wonder if I'm the only one who thinks it's funny. :)
4 comments:
I have been trying new recipes lately, I should give them to you. they are so easy and quick. also you should just stick to your famous chocolate chip cookies, cause you do make those the best! And alli can stick to her caramel chocolate bars. mmmmmmmm......
I think some recipes are just very fool proof...others aren't. Let's get together and I can show you some of my favorite, no fail recipes. Of course they are all quick and easy.
And as for your sister that redos things if they aren't pretty, you're talking about April, right? :)
I just stick with easy. Patrick loves anything mexican food. I make him a lot of chip dips with beans, rice, chicken, cheese, peppers, onions, sour cream, avacados. he likes fajita's. I make chinese food. just stick to the basics. Salmon and red potatoes is easy. Sweet and sour chicken is super easy. cheesy chicken with brocoli. hot sausage pasta is great and not too hard. I know you will get it. I would be happy to come and help you one saturday night. we need to get together more. now that my life is slowing down a bit. Patrick is quitting his second job and I quit my second job and started my own side sewing business. love ya
hey! hook me up with your email address - i have a bunch of recipes i can send you that friends have given me that are easy and yummy!!!!!!
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