...professional chef much?

okay you guys, i did it.

i ventured into the culinary world. it definitely tastes better than sewing, but there are many more risks involved. like burning your entire hand.

but guess what? 

it wasn't that bad.

i made a delicious little strawberry pie. it was seriously really simple. and this is coming from someone who can only make pre-packaged everything.

oh, and this pie makes about 6-8 pieces depending on how you cut it. but it only fed 4 people because we all had two pieces :) hahaha

i found a picture and a tutorial for this pie, but my internet was out so i just kind of pictured the picture and winged it. hahaha sooo typical....

so here is what i did

1. buy a pie crust, 2 lbs. of strawberries, powdered sugar, and whipped cream

pretty much, this can't go wrong because of the immense amount of sugar going on

2. depending on your pie crust instructions you might have to leave it out for awhile, so check the instructions before anything else. set your oven to 450 degrees

3. slice up your strawberries. all two pounds worth. then put them all in a bowl and pour in some powdered sugar to absorb those strawberry juices

4. lay out your pie crust and place some strawberries in the center. don't put too many, you should have plenty extra

5. fold the top of the pie crust over the strawberries all the way around

6. butter/pam your cookie sheet and place the pie on there and place it in the oven

7. again, your pie crust instructions should tell you about how long to leave it in the oven. i left mine in there for like fifteen minutes

*disclaimer: there may be some excess juices that come out of the pie. don't worry. it's ok :)*

8. take out that yummy pie and sprinkle it with powdered sugar. let it stand for a few minutes

9. cut a piece, put some of those extra strawberries on it, and put some whipped cream on it

10. EAT IT!!!

oh my gosh it is soooo good. and i did it guys! i did it! i didn't burn myself, hurt myself, and it didn't make anyone sick!

this is a serious step in the right direction. hahaha if any of you guys have easy recipes, send them my way! i need some more in my arsenal




have a great monday!

top chef

so guys...

i think i am going to try cooking.

but before we continue that thought, let me tell you why. 

about a year ago, i wanted to start making dinner for jay before he got home from work, you, what all the good wives do in movies. on the menu were veggie spring rolls and fried rice. both out of bags from Trader Joes, mind you.

well.

i started off with the rice. i brought out a saucepan and started heating it up. while pouring the rice in, i spazzed out an spilled it EVERYWHERE.  so much for being a good wife like in the movies....haha

so, naturally i wanted to clean up all of the rice off of the range. so i moved the saucepan that had been heating for about five minutes to the back burner and picked up the black cage thingy.

and now, there is the problem.

because that black cage thingy was flaming hot after being on fire for five minutes. so, i start screaming, i drop the black cage thingy, and while running my hand under cool water i called jay to let him know i had burned my entire hand making dinner and to come home really soon because it hurt.

i ruined a meal that came out of a bag. seriously?

right now, my husband does all of the cooking because i tend to burn or ruin everything (as aforementioned). and usually it always tastes funny....but have you guys ever heard of pinterest?

well, i have found some yummy recipes that i look at and say, "that looks easier than making a shirt. and i have done that" so i figured

why not?

(oh, and pinterest has engulfed my life. the reason why i have yet to type up a tutorial....sorry! go follow me instead, it will make you feel better!)

on that note, i am going to try to make these

olive garden breadsticks found here

gumdrops found here

blackberry pie found here

yes, i am so cheap i do not want to pay for store bought candy. hahaha and surprisingly, these three fit in quite well with my restricted diet....well i will have to change blackberries to blueberries but whatever! i like blueberries better anyway.

any other easy recipes i should try that you guys know of? please tell me! i only know how to make macaroni and cheese....out of a box...hahaha