My brain is sea of thoughts that never stops. A jumble of emotions and ideas. A mishmash of memories and inklings. Organized thoughts are impossible, that’s what lists are for. I write and erase and rewrite so that these posts are at least coherent, if not eloquent. Some days it takes longer than others.
I feel like grad school has made me a pessimist. Usually while doing experiments, I assume that they won’t work. This means that if they don’t, I won’t be disappointed, and if they do, I will be pleasantly surprised. Sometimes I do the same thing in life.
I bought a pineapple the other day. A whole pineapple. This is something I rarely do because disassembling a whole pineapple is a daunting task that leaves me sticky all over with a puddle of pineapple juice on the counter. And I always feel like I’m wasting half of it trying to get rid of those little sharp bits. But I bought one because they look so cool, with their yellow-green colour and tuft of leaves on top.
Summer is the season of love, wedding season. My own wedding anniversary is coming up in August. I can’t believe it’s been almost a year already. And although a year of baking for my husband probably means I wouldn’t fit into my wedding dress anymore, it’s all been worth every second.
I’ve been having a heck of a time at work lately. Nothing seems to be going my way. And when the sun is shining outside and I am juicing lemons, roasting strawberries, or spreading/arranging brightly coloured fruit on sweet crusts, it just feels ironic.
Sometimes you need a dark and stormy dessert to go with your dark and stormy mood.
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am stubborn. When I get it into my head to do something, I will keep going until I do it. Sometimes this is good; we call it perseverance. Sometimes this is bad; we call it pig-headedness.
When it comes to this week at work, I am definitely feeling piggy. I cannot solve this problem. Breathe with me.
Can I get Manhattan please? I’ll have one made with bourbon. And can I get an extra cherry in there? Thanks.
Making fancy cocktails at home is totally possible. There are a couple of things that will take your drinks at home over the top. Keep your glasses chilled, and make some liquor soaked cherries.
I am really excited about this book I bought: Ratio by Michael Ruhlman. This is a book that thrills both the scientist and the baker in me. In fact, this book just goes to show that scientist and baker are one and the same.
I hope I’m not the only one that is thrilled by these types of things.
