26 May 2007
Even though I was an English major in college -- even though I make a living by drawing pictures and reading stories -- I like to think of myself as a serious scientist. And as such, it's down to me to find answers to life's great questions. For example: Can you bake only one cookie at a time?
Long time readers (mainly only people I know in Real Life) will remember my one cookie attempt back when I had my 'Cooking with Anna' section. The recipe I came up with worked, but it actually produced two cookies, so the one cookie dream remained unrealized. Until today! One Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cherry cookie, perfectly formed and delicious. Ridiculous, I know, but science made me do it.
Imagine all the inane accomplishments I could claim if every day were a Saturday. Not everything can be as exciting as One Cookie, though, but even the mundane is enjoyable when you've got no time table.
I spent the early morning painting last week's journal -- a new on-going project for me. I tried to keep a diary of sorts when I was in London last time, and now I've got a dedicated watercolour notebook for that purpose. SOMEthing happens every day, and it keeps the weeks from blending together.
Speaking of London, I'm going to be in town for a week in June. Recent developments will change the way the company works, so we'll be having a week of planning and (I suspect) nonsense. The good sort of nonsense, mind you. And lunch in Exmouth Market and pizza from the lovely place down the street. And strategery. Lots of that.
I think this is *probably* my favourite blog. I like the bits about Booty and the science best. x
posted by Rob at May 26, 2007 07:13 PM
Any chance of your sharing the secrets of the One Cookie Recipe? I am intrigued, as I love cookies, but a whole batch is too much to have around the house....
posted by Kait at May 26, 2007 09:03 PM
Holy cow! That's amazing. I've never been able to bake a batch of cookies smaller than 24. I hope you'll share more of your discovery with the rest of us!
posted by sara at May 27, 2007 03:31 PM
Now, Anna, I tried your one cookie recipe once upon a time, many years ago now, and I got just a single cookie out of it...naturally, it was the size of my head, but I'm a rule-follower, and the directions called for ONE cookie. I thought it brilliant!
posted by Laura at May 28, 2007 12:38 PM
Oh my... this could be a saving grace for me. I crave the wheaty loveliness of cookies, scones, shortbread etc but can't be trusted with a whole batch. But maybe this way, say on a birthday, I could make one of each thing as a treat! A wheat treat. Mmmm, yummy idea, I think it'd be nice at christmas when there is (theoritically though never actually) some time to indulge and prepare.
Wish I was sitting in your white space today, and some of that 80 degree heat would be nice - ground frost here last night, and rain -but the countryside is getting green and lush so I'm ok with it.
posted by cally at May 28, 2007 01:00 PM