food

Perhaps I get an abnormal amount of satisfaction from a well-done geek project. I also get an unusual amount of satisfaction from a great chocolate chip cookie. This project made me extremely happy, appealing to both my scientific side, and my… well, chocolate side. I do not have the privilege of knowing Meg Hourihan personally, [...]

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Geek Sweets: Super Mario Cupcakes

by GeekMom on March 21, 2008

These are simply amazing. Click the thumbnail to take a closer look at these perfectly crafted Super Mario cupcakes! I would love to bite into that cute little 1UP mushroom, or give that piranha plant a taste of his own medicine! Chomp! These are crafted by Australian artisan Naomi, who must be a fondant coloring [...]

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I would not call myself an adventurous eater. On the contrary, I am rather timid when it comes to food. I’ve been known to throw away food that is probably still safe to eat, just because it was past its expiration date. I don’t like meat cooked rare. I don’t like moldy cheese. I don’t [...]

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Darn those Girl Scouts and their Thin Mints

by GeekMom on February 23, 2008

Once a year, the Girl Scouts set up shop in the foyer of our local grocery store. They stack up boxes and boxes of cookies, put on their sashes, smiles, and best manners. I try to resist, but I just can’t! I must have the cookies! Last year, my husband mistakenly brought home some peanut [...]

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Valentine’s Day Aftermath

by GeekMom on February 14, 2008

Hubby got me a mini box of chocolates. I ate them all! I did not share.

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