a proud moment

im a horrible cook
i try. i really try.
but i dont think i have a natural talent for it.

i was encouraged by a friend
who stated that the more you try
the more naturally it will come.
"practice makes perfect"

im reminded of a college roommate
she was clueless about cooking
at one point our junior year
we had moved into our brand new suite dorm room
with a new microwave.

she wanted some popcorn
and left it in the microwave wayyyy too long
and our entire suite smelled a little bit like
burnt popcorn the entire semester.

anyways..apparently
after she got married,
she has become a betty crocker, martha stewart, etc.
i am very encouraged :)

to show appreciation to some of my volunteer teachers
i made these below:


pics and ideas from bakerella

i think it turned out pretty well actually.
except that i was kinda lazy to get out the hand mixer
and just used my hand to beat it
and the cream cheese didnt blend in very well
and so the pumpkin part had clumps in it...