Cook Yourself Thin Chicken Tenders

You know what's hilarious?

When I speak to people I know in real life, and this blog is brought up, they always say, 

"You post the most delicious things! Poor thing, it must be so hard not to eat them."

To which I respond, "Uh....I eat pretty much everything I put on the blog. If it's a dessert I probably eat almost all of it."

Then they look at me in confusion.

Buckeye Cake + Happy 1st Birthday to The Cooking Actress!

WOW! The Cooking Actress is 1 year old today!

  (and, coincidentally, my best friend is 21. Happy Birthday Alex!)

I can't believe it has only been a year! I remember debating whether I should start, resigning myself to the fact I would probably be the only one to look at it, and that my photos and site would just look awful.

But! In only a year I've managed to convince some of you crazy people to read, my photos have improved, I'm cooking and baking things I did not dream I'd be making (especially as often as I do), I've made some great friends, and this fun little blog of mine has consumed a piece of my life-and I couldn't be happier!

Perfectly Imperfect Mashed Potatoes

I like potatoes. They're tasty. 

And I think they totally count as a vegetable.

I also may sort of be obsessed with trying a bunch of different mashed potato recipes...

They're all different, though-no matter what Michael says.

These potatoes are kind of unique, not super fattening, and easily customizable to your preferences.

Go on, give 'em a try. 

Perfectly Imperfect Mashed Potatoes

Adapted from, Schnoodle Soup's "Perfectly Imperfect Garlic Mashed Potatoes"