Day 250: Sunset VI

We spent some time at the seawall this evening, and we got to watch the sun setting over the East China Sea. Beautiful.

Day 249: Broccoli

I used to think of broccoli as but a vessel for ranch dressing, but lately I find myself snacking on it frequently. I think I finally figured out I love fresh broccoli, I just hate it when it's cooked.

Day 248: Muffins

One thing I definitely know how to make is muffins from a pouch - they are Jenn-proof.

Day 247: Creepy

Look who I ran into again on Kokusai Street in Naha. I think he's following me.

Day 246: Sam's

Took this out the window during a late-night run to the shoppette for some snacks and sodas (we know how to party).

Day 245: Book

There's been a lot of updating resumes going on in the McGovney household this week. Lots of changes coming up!

Day 244: Lemons

Tim and I had date night again at the O Club for Mongolian stir-fry. Last week we made it way too spicy (I'm not allowed to do the red pepper anymore), and this time it wasn't quite spicy enough. I think next week we will get it just right.

Day 243: Grape

"It's like that one grape in the bunch that never got to be a grape."

Day 242: Redemption

Remember how I said I accidentally made some pastry dough while attempting to make cupcakes? That wasn't an exaggeration. I absentmindedly started mixing butter and flour instead of butter and sugar for several minutes before I realized my mistake. I almost threw the whole thing in the trash, but then I realized if I added some more flour I could make pastry dough, so I went for it and stuck it in the fridge for later. My baking redemption came in the form of some very mediocre cheese straws.

Day 241: Cupcake II

Here's the story of the cupcakes. My mom and I made cupcakes from scratch several weeks ago, so I could practice the recipe and make them for Tim's birthday in Okinawa. They were absolutely delicious - better than any cupcakes I've ever had. And really easy to make. Fast forward to last night, when I finally got all my ingredients together and was ready to give it a go. After a few missteps (including accidentally making some pastry dough), I made some very pretty cupcakes. Which tasted AWFUL. Not sure where I went wrong, but they are terrible. Tim put on a brave face and said how good they were. Then I tried one and told him he didn't have to lie. "You're a cook, not a baker," he said. Too true.