One of the topics of conversation this Christmas was all the stories about me. As we talked about them, we laughed a lot, we relived some wonderful memories, and I became more afraid to bring any guy home to meet the family. I also realized many of these stories were about cooking. Although Mom said I am a good cook now, it has been a long time coming, with lots of lovely dishes made by me. Here are some favorite cooking mistakes, with no accompanying pictures.
Macaroni and cheese
It was the first time I made mac and cheese. I didn't know you have to drain the water.
Kool-Aid
You may ask who can mess up Kool-Aid, but I could never remember if you were supposed to put in one cup of sugar or two. It came out Joanna's nose when she drank it and started laughing.
Strawberry bread
I thought it would be even better if I put in even more strawberries, so I put it the whole package, which was twice as much as it called for. I had made it a couple times that summer for Mom, but she never asked me again after I made this delicious loaf.
No-bake granola, and then it became no-bake soup
I swear the no-bake cookie recipe was bad. I followed it exactly, but it was so dry that it was more like granola. Janet and I thought putting some milk in it would help, but then it was just chocolate granola in milk.
Pudding
Um, I can make pudding really well now.
Mint brownies
Mom found a recipe for the famous BYU mint brownies and asked me to make them. I went at it, doing my best. The brownies turned out really well; then I made the frosting. I couldn't find the mint extract it called for, but I found some spearmint oil and substituted that. How was I supposed to know that mint oil is different than mint extract? The brownies looked and smelled delicious, and they left the eater with well-cleaned sinuses. In fact, the eater could barely finish one because they were so dang strong.
I'd agree with Mom that I can cook pretty well now. I may or may not have set the stove on fire tonight when I cooked dinner, but everything still tasted delicious.
8 comments:
Look what some lucky guy has waiting for him!
Oh how funny! I think every person new to cooking has to learn things the hard way! Once I tried to bake a potato but I had let them sit on the counter too long and my thumb went right through it...mold and all. I couldn't eat potatos for three months after that!
At least you never put aluminum foil in the microwave. I learned that lesson the hard way! I laughed a lot though when I read you didn't drain the noodles. I bet that was some soupy mac and cheese.
lmho.
That means "laugh my head off."
Way to make me laugh, Sassy.
Next post: Best Sarah Quotes.
To add to the fun, make sure there's a slideshow when Sarah brings home a potential Mr. Right.
I may or may not have done worse in the kitchen. Once I was making something that called for a packet of yeast. Too bad Mom and Dad only bought yeast in bulk!
You are hilarious! I have some similar stories! Thanks for the laughs!
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