I'm A Messy Cook!

My mother taught me well - clean up your messes as you prepare the food. However, she didn't really teach me - at least I didn't learn - how to not make the mess in the first place! And I don't wear aprons very often. I think I might have to start because then I might feel official.

I decided today that I should probably get organized if I'm really going to succeed. Mentally, that is. I'm not really sure what order to start preparing things. Yesterday I chose cookies because, after all, cookies are my favorite indulgence. Today I started with "White Bread (Quick)" because I had to throw something together before my Relief Society meeting at 10 am. It rose way beyond double during the course of my meeting, but as it bakes I can tell you - it smells wonderful! I know I'm going to gain weight. I took a closer look at the Table of Contents. There are 32 Cakes, 44 Cookies, 58 Desserts, and 26 Pies. Not to mention the 75 Salads. There are not enough ward dinners or funerals in the next decade to provide someone to eat all that food.

So, about organizing. my first task is going to be a little planning about what to fix when. At least for the rest of the week. I'm afraid I'll be making a lot of trips to Wal-Mart!