I'm Dating a Food Celebrity, Kind of

I know y'all are probably sick of hearing about how awesome the hotwing team is, but I've got to share just one more thing.  And since this is my blog, I can brag just a little bit more.  A new food blog in Memphis wrote a post about You are the Ranch Beneath my Wings, saying some very kind words about the hotwings!  Check out the post here.  If you live in the Memphis area, this would be a cool blog to follow. 

Search & Destroy Dining Guide also writes about various restaurants, cooking contests, and bars in Memphis.  They rate the food/service/drinks on a 1-5 "skull" system, instead of stars.  Ben's team was lucky enough to receive 5 skulls!  I just realized how silly I sound saying that, but I am so proud of them!

This is the picture that was in the Commercial Appeal on Tuesday. 

Ok, I'm done bragging.  This is the last time you'll hear me say "hotwing"...until the next contest!  HA!

P.S. I ordered five copies of the Commercial Appeal...yeah, I'm that person.

Southern Hot Wing Contest

This weekend Ben is on a team for the 8th Annual Southern Hot Wing Contest in Memphis.

This is the first real cooking contest I've ever been to other than our chili cook-offs in college (1st place and best presentation thank you very much)!  Ben is on a team with 5 other friends - Alex, Dan, Rob, Jon Mark, and Samad.  Their team name is hilarious - "You Are the Ranch Beneath My Wings".  And there are even t-shirts with Bette Midler on them so you know it's legit. 

It's going to be so much fun, especially if the rain holds off, so if you're in the Memphis area and love wings come out to the wing fest and look for our tent! 

In the Mean Time

I know y'all are wondering what is up with no new recipes/goodies.  Believe me, they are coming.  My next project is not going to be easy so it will have to be attempted on the weekend (I'm thinking this Saturday sounds good).  I hope it turns out, because if it does it's going to be so good!

I hope everyone had a good Easter.  I am in love with these

The commercials crack me up.  I think it's hilarious that Cadbury used the same commercial for like 15 years.  Seriously, I remember seeing it while watching Saturday morning cartoons in the early 90s.



OR the Cadbury bunny tryout commercial.  Love it!



However, the normal Cadbury eggs always freaked me out a little.  Who wants to eat candy that looks like a raw egg?  It's just not appetizing.  But, if you didn't get your fill of Easter candy this weekend, now is the perfect time to buy it, because everything is at least 50% off!  (don't ask how I know this)

AND check back Monday and I promise you will see a new dessert (unless I fail this weekend, which is possible).

Around the Kitchen

I tend to be a messy baker, spilling stuff all over the place and there's always flour on the floor.  I try my best to always wear an apron, my favorite one being from Anthropologie.  Unfortunately, I could not find a picture of it online, so the Athropologie one pictured below will just have to do!

I love to be comfortable in the kitchen.  Jeans and a comfy top are my favorite.  I also have a couple of go-to items that I am always using.  My Ice Blue Kitchenaid mixer, for example.  I wish I had multiple bowls and attachments, so I am not constantly washing them while I bake.  The next item(s) that I love are my cupcake measuring cups.  Ben's grandparents gave them to me for Christmas this year and as soon as I got them in my kitchen I basically abandoned my old set (who wouldn't, though?)  They are so fancy and fun to use. 

One thing I wish I had are these oven mitts!  If someone is feeling generous, send me some cute oven mitts (my half birthday is coming up!).  The ones I currently use are basically falling apart (you can ask anyone that has been in my kitchen).  Several months ago I had every intention of making my own set.  I had done all of the research, knew what I wanted, and just never got around to it.  Maybe oven mitts will be a Spring project of mine, especially since my sister got a sweet sewing machine that I can use!

So, are you like me and have to bobby-pin or wear a headband in the kitchen?  I get tired of constantly putting my hair behind my ears only for it to come loose 5 seconds later. 

And what's your favorite outfit or thing wear around the kitchen when you bake?  (and no, I will not accept your "birthday suit" as an answer!) 

Have a great weekend!  I hope y'all are having perfect Spring weather like we are in LR!