September 18, 2009

Creation Epiphany

Ted and I are fat. And we have a fat baby. Fatness is due to several factors, but the one at the top of my own list is enjoying pretty much anything that contains sugar. More specifically, sugar+fat = fat and happy.

Because we're packing more poundage than we should be, Ted forbade me from making any of my signature treats once we moved across the country. I guess he figured a new place would mean a fresh start. And I really really wanted to obey him.

But a pair of satin leopard panties doesn't change its spots.

Besides, my mind often hearkens back to an incredible talk from President Uchtdorf where he lauded women as unique creators in their own right. As I sat there listening to the talk, I remember thinking I didn't have any sort of talent where I am able to create something as beautiful as a watercolor landscape like Jana or as fun as a knitted Peanut M&M like Laura or as thoughtful as a cupcake care package like Jean. But then it dawned on me - I bake sweets and treats, and I'm not too shabby at it. So Ted, shut your pie-hole (hehehe). I'm busting out my mixing bowls and that fancy spray that has cooking oil AND flour in it, and I'm buying sugars and creams and flavorings by the bagful because Dieter F basically told me it was my divinely appointed calling to please palates with a little sweetness. If it causes a pound or two to creep into my pants in the meantime, so be it. True joy forgives many trivial vices.

That said, here's a picture of the latest: Glazed Lemon Crisps. Many thanks to my mother-in-law who had this recipe lying around. They were scrumptious. And I only had three.




Along the same lines, recently I also joined in creating one of the cutest and most delightful babies in the world, whose particular brand of fatness just means there's more to squeeze, pinch, and nibble on. Life ain't so bad!

10 comments:

charrette said...

May your souls delight in fatness!

Jean said...

Amen sista!!! Thanks for the shout-out -- I love your guts. And if you're ever interested in spreading the sweet poundage around, well, you know how to reach me. :-)

Sara said...

OHHHH my mouth is watering. My firm belief: fat is the TRUE beautiful, especially since I've been fat for the majority of the last 10 years! What am I going to do? Holly left and now I don't have anyone baking at my house. HMMMmmph, maybe you could pack up some of those yummies and send them my direction. XOXOXOXO

La La Land said...

You had to throw in the silk panties, didn't you? I am with you on the talent thing...I don't have many but I sure enjoy baking tasty treats. To avoid eating them all I give them to neighbors and friends...and let me tell you...that's the way to make friends! Miss your leopard booty.

dana said...

Those look DEEVINE.
Thank you for expounding your talents and taking our leaders up on their advice. Dude, I NEED to eat one of those, NOW.

Arizona Cotchers said...

Mmmmmm. Yumminess! I'm glad you're up to your old tricks-- you have such a great talent for baking. Tessa is so beautiful! You have more than 1 great talent, that's for sure. Now that you've moved across the country, we've moved back. Bummer! Will you come home for the holidays?

Kizzycakes said...

damn straight.

sachia said...

I'm geting fat looking at those luscious cookies! Hoo-rah!

Marianne said...

Agreed. You can't give up baking. In fact, there had better be baking in certain kingdoms (...or in whichever one lets me in :)). I stand with Laura. Bake + give it away = really big fan club....not that you would ever need a bigger fan club. I mean, I'm going to assume that you have a pretty big one with the sexy undies and all....

Jennette said...

Oh Allison, I really like you even though I haven't even met you. And this post seals the deal for me. Thanks, Ted, for finding a winner!

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