Archive for the 'Tales from the Kitchen' Category

Cake Pops!

The only excitement in my life this week has been my quest to make the famous Bakerella‘s cupcake pops. They looked adorable and mouthwatering, and I had to have some. Thus, I had to make some. Luckily, my mom, two of my aunts, and my grandmother all have birthdays around now, so we had a [...]

Some Thoughts on Today

If I had seen myself walking around today in my sorority sweatshirt, Coach rain boots, and giant pink leather tote, I think I would have hated myself.  I really wanted to take phone picture of an advertisement on the T for Seeds of Change brand food that someone stuck an Obama sticker on, but I [...]

Amanda Cooks…the Perfect Grilled Cheese

Lately, I fear all I’ve been eating is bread and cheese: pizza, goldfish (the wonderful combination of both), and my new favorite quick lunch: my perfect grilled cheese sandwich. The creation started when I was visitng my parents, and my mother introduced me to the grilled cheese with jarlsberg cheese (or baby swiss) as the [...]

Another Inaugural Post: Amanda Cooks!

First of all, I’ve chosen a winner in the No Pudge Brownie Mix give-a-way, or rather, random.org has picked a winner, and it is……drumroll……MELISSA! Hazzah! I’ve already bought your prize, so just shoot me an email with your address, and I’ll send you a package of deliciousness.  Now, onto the task at hand: Inspired by [...]

Amanda Recommends: Inaugural Post

From time to time, I come across something truly awesome and amazing that I need to share with the world. Thus, I have decided to share these with the blogging world, and today is the inaugural post! Can you feel the excitement? I thought so. Here goes:  When Lynn and I moved into our apartment, many [...]