Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe...

Okay, maybe not those secrets, but I think I've discovered the recipe for Iced Lemon Cookies from the Point Restaurant at Huntsman. That's nearly as important, right? Once I figured out the secret ingredient I began searching for a recipe that embodied all of the other magnificent qualities of the cookie. With the help of my assistant, Jacob, who requested I call him "Little Chef," we put it to the test on our cooking show (Jacob's idea.) We talked to the invisible audience, explaining each step in the process.



The results were pretty darn close to the original, even if I do say so myself.



Not being a fan of lemon-flavored anything, Jacob made a brilliant, though somewhat self-serving, suggestion. The cookie dough had to be refrigerated for an hour, so he said, "Why don't we make a different kind (read: Chocolate Chip) while we're waiting for the other dough?", reminding me that's how the guy on Dad's favorite cooking show (Rick Bayless, Mexico One Plate at a Time) does things. So we did. Jacob was in charge of adding the flour to the mixture, a little at a time. After the first addition, I said, "Okay, now add half of what's left." He picked up a knife and cut the flour that was in the measuring cup in half. Ah, to have the mind of an eight-year-old again...life would be so simple and straightforward. I love working with Jacob, whether we're baking or cleaning up. After we made the Chocolate Chip cookie dough, we put the first batch in the oven to bake and I set the timer. Unfortunately, I didn't hear it ring. By the time I realized this fact, the cookies were, well, um... let's just say they were a bit dark. Jacob called them "the practice batch."




Random Sampler

Scraping the ice off your windshield with a Subway points card is not as effective as using a real ice scraper.

Cameron thinks that the technology exists to create a time machine, but the scientists don't want to mess with the space-time continuum. Hmm...

Hayden went swimming twice on Friday at Green Canyon Hot Springs. Unfortunately, only one time was in the pool. The other happened while crossing the river in the dark.