I am not much of a cook. You all know this. But that doesn’t stop me from trying! There’s just something about all the dicing and stirring and seasoning that I find therapeutic. The end results are dicey though. My husband, married to me for better or worse for nine years now, doesn’t even blink anymore when I place something that looks like a compost pile topped with an R.O.U.S. He just eats it. Man is the least picky eater alive, thank heavens. My children, sadly, are not so generous.
Take my food experiment of the day: Chocolate Zucchini Cookies. Awesome, right? Well…
So what does one do with a fabulously failed food experiment? Share it! I texted TJ, my little bro., who happens to be awesome chef:
Me: So, I just made choco zucchini cookies. I used a cheese grater. They look funny.
TJ: Send pic
Me:
TJ: hahahaha! You made a turd.
Me: Yeah. You want some. Admit it.
TJ: More than air.
I ate one anyhow. Despite their fecal appearance, they tasted decent. Which marks my second time ever intentionally eating something that looks like poo. See, back in college, my brother and I used to play a game called Pumpernickel Poopies. Poor students + friend that works at a bagel store and can get free pumpernickel bagel dough = some of the best times of my life. We’d leave the “poopy” somewhere public, in a nice steaming pile, and then sit back and watch people’s horrified reactions. And then, if we got really bored, one of us would run up and take a bite. Priceless.
What are you guys doing this weekend? Got no plans? Well you do now! Just remember to send me the pics…
PS> I will be camping this weekend and therefore will not be around to witness your horrified exclamations. (Or answer e-mails or comment, etc. etc. etc.) Happy funning!
Love the pumpernickel poopies!
And as for healthy cooking? I started a two-foot high griddle pan fire last weekend trying to cook myself a piece of salmon.
Cannot. Be. Trusted.
TA x
Pumpernickel poopies?! Sign me up, you classy lady, you.
You made a turd! Hahaha! Oh, I am so 7 years old inside.
I like to experiment in the kitchen, and sometimes it fails spectacularly. One more than one occasion we’ve wound up tossing it and ordering wings.
If they’ve got chocolate in ’em I’d eat ’em.
However, for some reason “poo” stuff revolts me more than the worst hollywood gore. There’s a John Waters movie I’ve never been able to make myself see, even though it’s supposed to be a classic, where one of the characters… well, never mind.
Enjoy your trip!
I’ve never made anything bad. I cook healthy, from-scratch food, and my husband loves everything I make. My lovely children eat everything I make, say thank you, clear the table, and load the dishwasher. What can I say? I’m amazing. And I can say that because I’m on the computer and no one can punch me. And because I’m on the computer at 5am with a newborn on my lap, I just deserve to say it anyway.
Hahaha! And totally LOL at R.O.U.S!
Have a great weekend. 🙂
Compost on a plate… BTDT!!
Sometimes my family will take turns seeing who can make the worst face behind my back inspite of my “Food is a Labor of Love” propaganda! But, I hear them laughing….
I’ve definitely had MANY food disasters in my time – made a salmon and egg bake with half the sauce and double the rest of the ingredients – talk about dry and gross. My roommate at the time ate it very bravely … and didn’t die. Amazing.
For a long time I avoided cooking from scratch but now, I’m a little more confident. Baking though – not yet!
I’ve heard about chocolate zucchini cookies, and have considered making them for a while now…
Whenever I make chili, I swear it looks like dog food.
My first real foray into serious cooking was trying to make chicken tikka masala for an anniversary dinner with a past boyfriend. He was very sweet and ate an entire helping. But it was bright orange (instead of red) and had very little flavor. Props to him fr actually eating it…
OMG I want to play Pumpernickel Poopies SO BADLY. You all were like Jackass before the show even existed!
have a fantastic weekend!
Crabby, I believe that movie was “Pink Flamingos,” and I can’t bring myself to see it, either!
R.O.U.S!!!! Love it!
And pumpernickel poopies? Brilliant!
This weekend, saturday to be exact, is my last day of work before I move into college- then it’s work all of the time 😉
I’m with Crabby. If it has chocolate in it, I’ll eat it!
Have a great time camping! (Me? I’m having a baby birthday party with LOTS of chocolate cake.)
Here is my all time favorite way to eat zuchini and chocolate:
http://icecreamdiary.blogspot.com/2007/04/let-them-eat-cake.html
I’m wiping the tears off my face as I type. As someone who owns a remote controlled fart machine, I would LOVE to be in on a game of pumpernickel poopies. How will I ever get my girls to stop laughing every time they burp or fart? I am no better…
mmmm shit.
im baking this very moment- something that never ever happens in my home. what a coincidence.
unless you are spying on me again, in which I have to remind you of the restraining order.
http://www.everygymsnightmare.com
I was wondering why J brought by a huge plate of these for us… Not too bad tasting, but I have to agree that it’s a little unsettling to eat poo.
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