I love how excited people get over sweets.  Other than playing with puppies, I cannot think of a single thing that makes (the majority of) people happier.  And, I will be honest, I question the nature of those who do not enjoy a cookie...or two...or a puppy, for that matter.

I HAVE TWO MAIN GOALS IN LIFE
1. Teach everyone to make a pie crust from scratch ...or direct them to Smitten Kitchen's fantastic tutorial.
2. Prove that Minneapolis (and St. Paul) is a fantastic city ...case in point.

I hope that this blog inspires you to bake a few new things, experiment with a few new flavors, and try a few new techniques...or keep me company while I do those things.  I also hope that it inspires you to explore the Twin Cities by eating at a new restaurant, checking out a new show, or simply walking through a new part of the city.

A HANDFUL OF THINGS ABOUT ME
1. The only reason I work out is to eat.
2. I used to wear too many layers of clothing.
3. I once dressed up as Waldo for Halloween...but not just any old Waldo, the shoe-less one from the scene of all Waldos.  Truth be told, my college friends did not find this as clever as I did...
4. I sometimes wish I would squeeze liquid soap over all of my cookie dough (à la Miranda) so that I would stop eating it. 
5. I love puppies.  I never want one.