I don’t know how many times I can make the same joke. Quite a few it seems. But here I go again whining about cookies. Not just any cookie but Chocolate-Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies. I mean who whines about Chocolate-Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies and what does that say about that person? Well let me illuminate you.
I am who I am, I am pleased to say. But after 3 1/2 years of punching words into this keyboard and watching them magically appear on the inter-web. I have to admit that sometimes my material runs thin. So I grudgingly turn to cookies. Cookies are popular, but they make me grumpy. Still, I have to admit (grumpily) cookies don’t require any heavy lifting (or in this case heavy cooking) to make me feel well-loved by the blogosphere.
In other words cookies are a no-brainer. I can make cookies in my sleep. I can blather on boringly about them even before my morning caffeine jolt kicks in. Both of these fine facts are well-illustrated in this pointless paragraph.
Which got me thinking. Could I write something passionate and thought provoking about cookies? Could I turn a cookie post into a metaphor for all that’s good in this world and all that’s right in blogland?
Could I? Could I?
Probably not. For me cookies are not a metaphor for all that’s kind and sweet. Cookies represent something a bit dark from my past. So, it’s no secret that I’m not a big fan of making cookies, I say it all the time. Cookies are fussy and repetitive, right? Cookies are for lazy cooks and boring bloggers, right?
Wrong. My problem with cookies on the web, is just that. My problem.
So I check in here and I whine about cookies. But that doesn’t mean I’m not good at making cookies. I was making cookies as a 10 year old. In those days, whenever my mother’s back was turned, I’d crank up the oven and pull out the sugar. In those days making cookies was a clandestine activity. Something to be hidden from the adults. Boys didn’t make cookies wearing their mother’s aprons. Boys played baseball wearing their father’s mitts.
But I have a confession. I buried my father’s beloved childhood baseball mitt in the woods when I was about 10 years old. He gave it to me in a sort of grand gesture. I think he hoped whatever magic it held for him would somehow rub off on me. But I saw that mitt as the enemy, so I buried it. But sadly I buried something else that day. I buried the last childhood chance I would ever have to really bond with my dad. Hell, I buried my only chance at bonding with boys in general. Because it would not be until college that I would ever again feel at ease in the company of strictly male folk.
But cookies were the other fatality of that day. Once that mitt got buried, I knew that making cookies was somehow wrong. Making cookies somehow made me different than other boys.
So when Grumpy Greg gets let loose and you hear me whining about cookies. I want you to know that it’s more complicated than a strict aversion to sticky icing and sparkly sprinkles all tied up in a pink ribbon.
Forgive me if I don’t include the recipe. I am too ashamed. GREG
cheers, indeed! this is very exciting news, and I cannot wait for this! I love a good cocktail, and savory over sweet is always preferred. what a fun book to research!
because I’m using this book to stuff all my friends stockings next Christmas! Congrats and good luck, my friend!
yuo are always surprising!
This must be great for a night out. I’ll give it a try on Friday, that’s for sure!
That is amazing! Congratulations and what a perfect book for you to author! Loving the front cover — beautiful!!! Can’t wait to buy!
One of these days I’m going to have to try making some of the wonderful cocktails you are always making. Congrats on the second book, Greg! I’m enjoying Savory Pies.
Cheers Greg! Looking forward to book number 2!!
Oh, Greg!! I’m am so excited for you!! But more than ever, I’m excited for me! Love everything about the book. A hearty congratulations to you.
Cheers and a big congrats to you! Here’s to book number 2!
This post is making me thirsty. Glad to have stumbled another great drink mixes to try out. Congratulations.
Wow, I am way behind. Am still waiting for your book signing for Savory Pies!
Again, my heartfelt congrats! You totally deserve it, my friend. So happy for you!
Congratulations! This sounds like a project well worth the effort–especially when it entails such simultaneously interesting and fun research. I also love the idea of getting totally away from the typical sickeningly sweet cocktails in favor of the savory. 🙂
Greg, this is such fantastic news! Congrats! Pretty sure you cooked, mixed, photographed & wrote your way to the top! 😉
The cover design is great! I like the deco reference in the type–so Greg and so cocktail hour.
Cheers friend! We’re thrilled for you and can’t wait to get our hands on a copy! You know how much we like to get our libation on! So excited for you!
Chris Ann & Kristin
Congratulations Greg. That is great news.
You deserve every drop of good fortune that comes your way, Greg. I hope you enjoy working on this one. The cover looks FAB. All the best and good wishes for great success. Cheers!
Congratulations! That is so exciting. I’ve thoroughly been enjoying your first book so I can’t wait for the next. Bars with good mixologists (have you been to Pour Vous?!) are my latest favorite LA pastime, I can’t wait to see where all you gather drinks from, as well as your own concoctions:)
where it’s at. Not only have you won my heart with your pie book, but now savory cokctails?! Why can’t we be next door neighors?
Awesome news, Greg — congrats! 🙂
Congrats Greg! Can’t wait to see it–I know it will be mind-blowing and spectacular.
A SUPER BIG congrats to you Greg! I’m so happy for you!
Cheers!
Pip pip!
Here’s to book #2!
Yahoo!
Woo hoo! Congrats my friend!