Why, hello there and thanks for stopping by!
I take it you’re here because you’d like to know a little more about me, huh?
Yes?
I figured…
Well, I’m Mrs. M.O.B. (Bosslady at home) and I love all things kitchen. Except washing dishes… I really hate washing dishes. I hope to one day hire someone just to wash my dishes… Oh, and do my laundry…Oh, and fold my laundry. I hate folding laundry too.
But I digress…
Please note: I’ve opted for a Q & A because honestly, I haven’t mastered the whole “talking about me” deal.
Read on for some Q&A about yours truly…
How long have you been cooking?
I began cooking at 19. Before that I could make easy meals such as oatmeal, eggs or donuts made out of Pillsbury biscuit dough. Back in the day I made a mean fried donut! I learned to cook purely to impress my then boyfriend, now husband Mr. M.O.B. Ladies this is not a cliché – The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.
It took a few burnt meals, and one two hour late night trip to score some Benadryl due to an allergic reaction; but I finally got the hang of it. After he was thouroughly impressed I figured in order to keep him I had to keep cooking… So I did…
You say you love to bake – When did you start?
Glad you asked! I’ve been baking since the spring of 2006. Before that I couldn’t bake so much as a cookie. I took a baking course which actually turned out to be more about cake decorating. During said course I was introduced to my first scratch recipe, and that one recipe initiated my love (read: obsession) for all things baked. It was something that came natural to me; as if my brain + hands + baked goods = soul mates. Good math… I’ve been baking for everyone that asks (and doesn’t ask) ever since. It’s actually how I make friends now. It sort of fills the awkward “getting to know you” silences.
Which do you enjoy more, baking or cooking?
I enjoy baking much more than cooking. Actually, I’m a much better baker than I am a cook, even though I’ve been cooking far longer. I can burn a steak faster than a cupcake.
Why is that??
I suppose it’s because baking relaxes me, and when I’m relaxed I’m at my best. Baking provides these Zen moments where I enter a world of complete peace and tranquility. Baking is also very exact, appealing to the nerdilicious girl buried within the confines of my psyche; she loves measuring spoons, digital scales and tells wicked colorful jokes. Plus the smiles…. No one can forget the smiles baked goods bring… I’m a sucker for smiles.
How many cookbooks do you own?
Honestly, I haven’t stopped to count! I just keep buying cookbooks that seem interesting to me.
Do you have a favorite cookbook?
Hmm… That is a great question; but since I don’t want to offend the other cookbooks, I’m going to say no.
What do you want to do for the rest of your life?
Oh, that’s easy – I want to be a superhero! However, I’m not privy to any underground experiments, so I’m putting that on hold. Close second? Cooking or baking for the rest of my life would be the bees knees.
Why did you start a blog?
Quite honestly I was initially against the idea since I’m not much of a writer. I’m also not much of a food photographer, but I’ve gotten better…ish… However, I believe there should always be a written account of one’s journey. That’s what solidified my decision to begin this blog. That and I love sharing my less graceful klutzy moments with, well – Anyone, really!
This has certainly been fun – Thank you Mrs. M.O.B. for taking the time to answer my questions!
You’re quite welcome! 
Now please, sit down and stay awhile. Join me on this journey. I’ll make it worth your while. Oh, and if you hear of any underground superhero experiments, send requisition forms to – mindoverbatterny (at) gmail (dot) com.
Me…
