Hungry Hungry Hippie

Daily Archive: August 23, 2011

Splat go the cookies

I had so many cookie fails today.  It was rather discouraging for my poor baking heart. I made FOUR batches of cookies today. FOUR!!!  And only one turned out.  One out of four is a horrible average.  Under ordinary circumstances it wouldn’t matter, because I’m usually just cooking/baking for me [and I rarely (slash never) show you guys my unsuccessful recipes].  However, as I mentioned before, these desserts have been specially requested for a work party.  And since this is my one shot to win my coworkers over with delicious vegan treats, I can’t show… Read more >

August 23, 2011 coconut, peanut butter Read more >

Five pounds

When does 5 lbs. seem like a lot and when does it seem like a little?  It depends on the context.  5 lb. dumbbells – a little 5 lb. textbooks – a lot Lugging around a backpack full of textbooks is less than ideal for students, and something I lamented over constantly when I was in high school and college.  And yet, I lift weights, by choice, for exercise, several times a week.  5 lb. muscle – a lot 5 lb. fat – a little This is just my personal opinion, but I consider a… Read more >

August 23, 2011 granola, oatmeal Read more >