Main Ingredient: Sugar

I want to make this apron. <3

Today was a pretty productive day. I started a blog for FtTB Ltd. last night, but just now when I was trying to decided on what to write on my personal blog, I was drawing blanks... which never happens. But then I remembered that I took Nyquil about 40 minutes ago. And I just ate an Air Head. It tasted exactly like I expected it to. Sugary. And now my tongue is blue.
It may seem sad to you that nothing profound happened in my personal life today, but I don't see that as a negative at all. I am still very excited about my future, both near and far. I'm not promised tomorrow anyway, but if I am around to see it, I know it's going to be a good one. You wanna know why? Because I have people that love me a lot. I know I write a lot about love, my crap romances and other stereotypical blah things that twenty year old girls probably write about. But that's okay with me. I am a girl. I am not trying to be anything different than who I was made to be. So much so that I watched TLC for three hours straight today. (Don't judge.)

I watched Amazing Wedding Cakes, crocheted, dyed fabric, made yarn, and did laundry all afternoon. Good Lord. I am so domestic. But I love watching shows that are dedicated to celebration. I just think it's so awesome to be a part of such wonderful, momentous events in people's lives. One day, I would love to do that for a living because I just think people are so much fun and I think social rituals are quite astounding and beautiful. And I like taking care of people, especially by cooking or baking for them. I don't do it all the time, but that's mainly because I don't exactly have free reign of the kitchen or anyone to take care of except for myself. The kitchen is Nonna's domain and I'm not about to play her at king-of-the-hill for it. I'm not a picky eater either so I'll settle for Beef Ramen on any given night. It's quick, cheap, and doesn't taste half bad. But once I do have my own kitchen, it's going to be superb! And I will cook and have people over to eat my food all the time.
Lo and I have been talking about opening a bakery once I'm out of the Air Force and we already have some super awesome ideas. I'm really excited about it. It makes me want to find cute aprons for us to wear, but I'm not going to jump the gun. I will wait until the time is right. It wouldn't hurt to have a few mini muffin tins or perhaps some lobster claw pot holders though, would it? I'll keep my eyes peeled next time I hit the thrift store kitchen area. I hate spending full price on things when I know I could get them significantly cheaper somewhere else. There are certain things that I do feel you should splurge on. Muffin tins, however, are not one of those things.

"Concha" literally means "shell" in Espanol, which is
what they call Mexican sweet bread, named for the
crowning sugar design.

I would love to try making Mexican custard pastries and sweet bread sometime soon (for the holidays, perhaps). They are my favorite. :) If you have any good baking tips, recipes you think I should try or kitchen rules to live by, please comment and let me know what you think. Any tip is a good tip.

True Love,
K