Cookie Dough & Regret: Baking and Shame

You’ve decided that chipmunking grapes is for amateurs.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:57:00 -0400

You’ve decided that chipmunking grapes is for amateurs.

It’s not that you don’t go out; it’s more that...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:52:53 -0400

It’s not that you don’t go out; it’s more that you’re going out with 12 oz of chocolate and a healthy belt of rum. It’s an exclusive relationship.

Advice for someone making their first cheesecake?

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:51:54 -0400

Cheesecake has never been your strong suit, nor a favorite. This probably has to do with the fact...

It always starts with the intent to make quiche. It always ends...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:21:40 -0400

It always starts with the intent to make quiche. It always ends with you chewing through a pastry face mask.

You tell yourself it isn’t comfort eating provided your...

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:24:00 -0400

You tell yourself it isn’t comfort eating provided your clothing is uncomfortable.

Rumors of your demise have been greatly exaggerated… the...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:10:50 -0500

Rumors of your demise have been greatly exaggerated… the cookie mountain they found you under has not.

You premade your meals for the week, but have the nagging...

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:01:17 -0500

You premade your meals for the week, but have the nagging feeling you missed something.

Eat my butter

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:01:04 -0500

You already did. It was delicious and made today’s episode of The Young and the Restless far...

Six cakes later, you clutch your belly and groan, “My god....

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:29:43 -0500

Six cakes later, you clutch your belly and groan, “My god. It’s full of stars.”

i am in love with this blog. half of these photos end up saved on my laptop, especially the ones of pancakes.

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:45:40 -0500

Oh, this blog. Everyone is always in love with the blog; no one loves you. Unless you count your...

After an hour of trying to detangle the cooling rack from your...

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:39:13 -0500

After an hour of trying to detangle the cooling rack from your hair, you realize it might be time to acknowledge you have a problem.

One last cookie really means six. You discovered the hard way...

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:33:07 -0500

One last cookie really means six. You discovered the hard way that this logic does not apply to your bank account.

It doesn’t count as overeating until you have nightmares...

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:37:13 -0500

It doesn’t count as overeating until you have nightmares about a pie coming to avenge its ancestors.

“Pie again?” “I’m having a bad...

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:30:37 -0500

“Pie again?”

“I’m having a bad day.”

“Do you ever have any good days?”

“No.”

Where can I find the recipe for the cinnamon batter fried french toast?? And yes, this is from several months ago. And yes, I am delving into past posts.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:53:55 -0400

Sometimes you cook and bake by the seat of your pants (which, incidentally don’t taste very...

You lost your electricity… and 200 gingersnaps.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:41:11 -0400

You lost your electricity… and 200 gingersnaps.

You’re baking for the Apocalypse, or Monday. Whichever...

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 13:05:20 -0400

You’re baking for the Apocalypse, or Monday. Whichever happens first.

(ieatbutter is located in the storm path of Hurricane/Frankenstorm Sandy. Baking preparations are underway. Here’s wishing everyone a safe storm.)

Despite this year’s “back cakes” containment...

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:51:04 -0400

Despite this year’s “back cakes” containment ring strategy, you still managed to eat the entirety of your grandmother’s birthday cake. Again.

Your date cancelled. It’s fine; you’ve got a backup...

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:03:06 -0400

Your date cancelled. It’s fine; you’ve got a backup date with three sticks of butter, a cup and a half of sugar, heavy cream, and your bathrobe.

Important Post

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:57:00 -0400

PBS Food has a tumblr! There’s been a good amount of political talk about pulling federal...