I have no desire to see Avatar…sorry to those who love it. What I think is really strange, though, is that I love Twilight, Buffy, Dollhouse, Firefly, and other sci-fi stuff, but when it comes to fantasy I say, “No, thank you.”
Am I the only one?
Brownie or Cake? February 8, 2010
I’ve made this dessert recipe several times…it’s perfect for church, potlucks, or anytime you need to feed quite a few people. Oh yea, and it’s easy! I call it a sheet cake because that’s what the cookbook calls it and it uses one of those huge sheet pans. But it really doesn’t taste like cake, it’s a little bit more dense like a brownie, but it’s not a brownie.
So what do you call it? We had leftover cake (well, pretty much a whole cake) from the weekend that Josh took to work today and one of his co-workers called it a Texas Sheet Cake…WHAT?! I had never heard this before, have you? Does everyone use this term and I’m just out of the loop?
A Gift for Me! February 7, 2010
I have been on the hunt for a travel coffee mug for quite some time. It seems like a simple task on the outside, but it’s not…No metal on the inside (makes the coffee taste funny), I don’t like a handle, and no mugs with decorative paper thingys on the inside (water get in there and ruins prettiness). And I’m usually not this high maintenance!
Well, on Thursday my search ended. Josh walked in the door with a huge smile on his face and said, “I’ve got something for you!” Then he pulled out the Bed Bath and Beyond sack and inside was this mug:
It’s perfect…no metal, no place for water to get where it’s not supposed to, and no handle. And he picked the pink one! Thanks honey!
The Meaning of ‘Jayne’ February 5, 2010
One of the ‘things’ on Facebook this week was to post the meaning of your name from Urban Dictionary. I decided to see what all the fuss was about…well, I actually didn’t believe my name would actually be in the dictionary. Here’s what I found:
An oft-misspelled girls’ name. Jaynes are usually wildly intelligent and crafty. Likely to take over the world using robot ninja powers and cunning.Sample Sentence: I am Jayne, ruler of the universe.
I laughed out loud!
The Meatloaf Experiment February 4, 2010
The Oswald house has historically disliked meatloaf. I’m not sure where Josh’s dislike stems from, but I can distinctly remember mine…my mother served burnt meat pile one summer when I was home from college. It was a little over cooked and when she turned it onto the platter it fell apart into little burnt pieces. Sorry Mom, you really are a good cook, but that was horrible.
Well, everyone I talk to raves about the deliciousness of meatloaf, so I thought I’d give it a try before I permanently ban it from our house. It’s in the oven now, so we’ll see, but how can something wrapped in bacon be bad?!
UPDATE: we are converts thanks to The Pioneer Woman! Josh could not shovel it in fast enough (the fact that it was wrapped in bacon helped!). Let me know if you want the recipe and I’ll email it to you. Or you should just buy her cookbook.
Super Bowl Delicousness February 3, 2010
TWICE BAKED POTATOES! 
First of all, I couldn’t find a picture of the ones Giada actually made, but trust me, they looked yummy. Close your eyes and picture this: a baked potato skin filled with mashed potatoes mixed with melted butter, onion, cheddar cheese, and mushrooms. THEN, topped with a slice of prosciutto and more cheddar cheese. Okay, now open your eyes and wipe your mouth…yummy!
Here’s the recipe I’ll be making for Super Bowl Sunday!
American Idol 2010 February 2, 2010
My favorite guest judge this season is Victoria Beckham!
PS – not a huge fan of her hair in this shot though.
Shh…don’t tell February 1, 2010
I scooped up this dress in a moment of weakness after seeing it on this blog. I love how easy it is to wear and it’s oh so comfortable. Did I mention, it has pockets!?
I decided to take it for a test drive on Sunday at church. I wasn’t so sure how I felt about the pleating, I thought maybe it would accentuate my ‘muffin top,’ but I went for it! I threw it on with a pair of raspberry tights and my tall boots…I loved it!
I’ll admit, it may to be the absolute most flattering thing in my wardrobe, but it’s a keeper. I can’t wait to wear it with a belt, my rain boots, some wedges, etc. I think I can get miles out of this dress.
Laughter in Aisle 3 January 31, 2010
Today, while picking up some things for a co-workers birthday, I decided to take a look at the cards to see what they had…she definitely needs a funny card! I was laughing so hard, I could barely make it through the checkout lane and into my car before I busted out laughing again! JM is definitely getting a funny card for her birthday, now I just have to pick out which one.
I hope I’m not the only one to laugh out loud in the card isle!
