All Things Thursday: Things are Looking Up Edition

Happy All Things Thursday, People!

Sorry that I missed ya last week. I’ve been sick and then it was finals week, blah, blah, blah…

First things first…I’d like to wish my great friends Marsha and Pauline, the happiest of birthdays today. They’re twins, by the way. And, as it happens, they’re both pregnant. How crazy would it be if they both had twins? Just imagine…uh oh, my head is spinning.

Things are looking up here at I bake he shoots. Did you see that graph? We went from 146 to 992 visitors in one day. Say what, now?

Here’s what happened:

Using the great Alton Brown’s recipe, I made the perfect baked potato.
Dave made said potato look way more amazing than it was in reality.
I submitted Dave’s photo to Foodgawker.
You guys liked what you saw.

What ‘s most important here is you. That’s right, you. You came to our site, took a look around, hung out, and gave us some cool compliments. Without you this would all be for naught. Well…not completely. Even if you didn’t like us, we’d still get to eat some pretty tasty food at the end of the day.

Hold up a second…I’m getting off track.

What Dave and I would like to do is give you a big, sloppy, wet kiss to show our gratitude. However, that might be quite difficult and kinda gross. So instead, we’ll give you a hearty…

Thank You!

We promise…this is just the beginning.

Cheers,
Dave & Mondo

There’s a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.
Morpheus

All Things Thursday: Pre-Thanksgiving Edition

Happy All Things Thursday but it’s really Wednesday, Everybody!

Are you ready for ~~I’m-About-To-Stuff-Myself-Into-A-Coma~~ Thanksgiving Day? Well, if you’re not then put on those pants with the elastic waistband and you’re half-way there.

Alright then.

Just a quick note to let you know that we, here at I bake he shoots, will be on vacay for a minute; but we will still be busy. First, we will stuff our faces. Then, we will drink, drink, drink. Next, we will nap like there’s no tomorrow. And of course…repeat, repeat, repeat.

Please know that through it all, we will miss you and promise to return.

Peace and Blessings,

Mondo & David

P.S. This Thanksgiving we are thankful for your visits, comments and general hanging-around. And of course, cornbread.

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.
Virginia Woolf

All Things Thursday: Spit Sandwich Edition

Happy All Things Thursday, people!

Are you as excited as I am? Probably not, but that’s ok. I still love ya.

A former McDonald’s employee was sentenced to 29 months in jail for spitting in a cop’s sandwich. Apparently, Dalton Ursulean spit on the sandwich for approxinmately 50 seconds. Not only did he serve the cop a Spit Sandwich, he super-sized it with a dose of Hepatitis C. Jeez, that’s a lot of hate, right there. (Huffington Post)

I thought I was obsessed with cookies. Then I saw a video of Chip Chocolate sitting in a vat of milk wearing a giant cookie a la Flavor Flav. Pardon me while I rethink my definition of ‘obsessed’.

I’ve taken crappy food photos with my phone. Who hasn’t? I would think the answer to that question is ‘Martha Stewart’. I guess her food doesn’t always look perfect after all.

On the recipe front…

Ms. Gina over at Skinnytaste has created a recipe for Slow Cooker Garlic Sweet Potato Mash. It looks absolutely delicious. Count me in. (Skinnytaste)

I’ve been making a lot of stove top popcorn lately, but I haven’t tried this method. Color me intrigued. (Pastry Affair)

Easy Garlic Bread is something I’m quite keen on. I’ve heard of this recipe before, but never tried it. Perhaps, this weekend? (Simply Recipes)

My mom used to make us pan-fried pork chops back in the day and they were fantastic. I miss them. Perhaps, these Crisp Pork Cutlets would be the next best thing. (Food52)

It’s been a long and beautiful rainy day in L.A. and I loved it. Wherever you are I hope you are nice and cozy by the fire, drinking a cup of tea and enjoying some great conversation.

Until next time, my friends.

Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.
Mark Twain

(Photoshop collage template courtesy of Project Alicia)

All Things Thursday: Bacon Condoms Edition

God Morgon, ladies and gents!

Happy All Things Thursday!

Got some things on mind. Wanna know what they are? Check this out.

Apparently, some Canadians love pork so much they would take it over sex. Just in case they want to combine the two, J&D Foods created bacon condoms. Say what, now? Seriously, I don’t know who’s worse here: Canada or J&D Foods? I’m going with Canada. (Huffington Post)

The McRib is back! You want some? If you said ‘yes’, click here and then rethink your answer. (Huffington Post)

The Kitchn poses the question: Has Quinoa Jumped the Shark? Well, if it has it’s not my fault. I don’t eat that stuff. Gasp! Is that a deal breaker? (The Kitchn)

On the recipe front…

Not sure why I’ve been avoiding my slow cooker. I need to reacquaint myself so I can make this Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. (Two Peas and their Pod)

Chocolate Cake. Simple and incredibly satisfying. Gimme. (Alexandra’s Kitchen)

Cauliflower Fried Rice…with Sriracha. You got me. (JChong Studio)

I guess my obsession with pumpkin isn’t over because I need to make some version of Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins. It will happen. (Martha Stewart)

It seems like I’m in a bit of a quandry, folks. I had Oreos for breakfast and dinner, so what do I do for dessert? Suggestions?

The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart

(photo credit: J&D Foods)

All Things Thursday: Severed Head Wedding Cake Edition

Happy All Things Thursday!

Bienvenue! Got some news for you.

Last weekend, the owner of a bakery got married and made her own wedding cake. The catch? It was the perfect rendition of her and her husband’s decapitated heads. Kinda cool. Save the bloody neck wound for me! (Huffington Post)

Recently, a British family bought some bananas only to find they were home to a group of Brazilian Wandering Spiders. According to the Guinness Book of World Records they are the most venomous type of spider. Say what now? When that family went grocery shopping they were looking for potassium, not the afterlife. (Huffington Post)

If you’re not into coffee, there are other ways of staying awake. I give you Caffeinated Hot Sauce . Where was this stuff when I was cramming for midterms? (Huffington Post)

On the recipe front…

If given the choice between tater tots and fries I will always choose fries. But if I’m trying to ‘low carb’ it, I would definitely give these Cauliflower Tater Tots a try. (Skinny Taste)

I love that is cold enough for hearty stews. Well, not really…today it was 88 degrees! When it gets a little cooler I’ll be making this Turkey Sweet Potato Chili. (Skinny Taste)

For someone who loves peanut butter so much, how is it that I’ve never made diy Peanut Butter Cups. Gotta get on that. (The Kitchn).

I’d love to make Timpano a la ‘Big Night’, but it seems like the most arduous task. Let’s say I put in the work and make it happen. Does that mean Stanley Tucci and Tony Shaloub will show up at my house? If only… (Food52)

Feeling a bit lazy so it’s time for leftovers. Who’s in for some chicken and broccoli? Until we meet again, my friends.

Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.
Mark Twain