Let me preface this story by letting you all know that I’m a pretty darn good cook. I pride myself on my cooking, and the fact that I learned how to do many cooking techniques all by myself. I say this because last night was one of the worst cooking fails I’ve had in a while. Sure, I’ve had the underdone steak or the curdled broccoli cheese crock pot soup (hey, it said 4 hours- I just didn’t know that meant on low), but last night was my worst cooking failure.
Mathew asked me to make a pot of beans for his coworkers last night because they were going to have a pot luck. In Texas, bringing a pot of beans is not too unusual (in fact- I thought nothing of it until Diana and I were chatting last night on Facebook). My dad has this DELICIOUS recipe for charro beans, and I’ve helped him make them before when I lived back home. I called him up last night to make sure I had all the ingredients, and then went to the store. I got home, cut up the veggies, put in the beans and spices and water, and got them boiling. I checked on them several times to add more water since dry beans pretty much triple in size when you cook them and the water evaporates. They were smelling SO good, and I decided to start working on my stuff for Tookies (did you know I’m their new PR/Social Media director?). I got so wrapped up in it that when I finally checked the beans again it was too late. The bottom was completely burnt and stuck in the pot, not to mention the water tasted like the burnt smell (yes I tasted it to see if it was completely botched). It was terrible. The whole apartment stunk and we had to sleep with the windows open all night and the fans on high. Even still, the smell has lingered. I want to make another pot of beans this weekend because I had a recipe request on it for the blog, and honestly, for what it’s worth- I want to redeem myself. I KNOW I’m a good cook but I definitely need to prove it!
This totally made me feel better. Thanks Jessi! |
I wanted to share this Facebook comment though because it made me feel better that I wasn’t the only one that had a cooking fail! Yippee!
To make things worse, I totally had a fashion fail this morning too. I wore my cute Old Navy blue tunic and somehow left the house not realizing that even though it’d been freshly washed, there was a stain on it by the boob! Yeah, it’s totally not my day already and it’s only morning.
I know I’ve got one thing at least going for me- I’ve got on a cute accessory today. You may have even noticed it in my fall photoshoot with Sar…
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can you spot the giveaway prize? |
If you guessed my chunky link bracelet from Derng, you would be correct!
That’s so not my wrist, but that bracelet is cute, right?! |
I stumbled upon Derng not too long ago, and LOVE their stuff. They’ve got some awesome deals every day, beautiful scarves, bubble necklaces in SO many colors, their popular chain link bracelets, and tons more. Plus, I love that everything is affordable in their shop- which is perfect when thinking of a place for buying Christmas gifts for friends/family. If you haven’t heard of Derng, I hope you’ll go visit them in hopes that you won’t have any fashion failures like I have.
Awww, I consider myself a pretty good cook too but we all have those moments. Hopefully the smell goes away soon – that’s the worst part of burning something, you’re constantly reminded about it 🙁 You’ll get it next time for sure!
Oh no, girl!! I can’t tell you how many times I botch things in the kitchen! I’m sure you’ll redeem yourself 🙂 no doubt in my mind!!
And as for stained boobs… Definitly done that.. more than once! I’ve had stains on shirts and I’ve even gone to work in a skirt that was completeeetelyyy see through and didn’t notice until I was already there! Let’s just say I stayed in my cube all day.
Ps.. I LOVE the Derng cross bracelets
I have to say I love that chain link bracelet! Even in the gold it’s beautiful!
I hope your day turns around! I know it will soon! I always forget to check if something is stained. Such a pain.
I love the chain link bracelets!
That bracelet is to die for!!! I love it!!
xo,
Carole
http://www.pipleyvintage.com
Haha- I’m totally guilty of kitchen fails too, and I think most of the time I’m pretty good 😉 It happens to all of us I guess!
One of my faves is the mixed metals chevron bracelets– so cute!
My favorite is the Max Choker Necklace in Silver
new follower-
i love the silve pave chunky bracelet
Merica scarf!! For sure!! 🙂
hahaha cooking disasters always make me laugh. I love to cook and have made a ton of mistakes that have resulted in the fire alarm singing the song of it’s people.
The candy pave bracelet is super cute!
i like the Pura Vida Platinum Bracelet
I loooove the Gold Pave Chain Link bracelet! Gorgeous!
xo
I love the cross bracelets!
I love the candy pave bracelet!!
I think I am usually a pretty good cook, but sometimes I mess up..and usually when i do it’s REAL bad haha.
this is my fave item.–
Dernginite Deal Pave Sideways Cross Necklace
Haha. And if you read my post from today on my blog, you will realize that again you were not the only one with a huge fail in the kitchen! Haha. 🙂
-Karla @ forevernewlywedded.blogspot.com
I LOVE The Stone Bracelet collection. I want one in Turquoise!
Thank you.
The grey skull scarf. Um, AWESOME.
My absolute 100% favorite is The Crest Enamel Bracelet! Omg love.
The bracelet. Loveee the bracelet 🙂
I really want the yellow bubble necklace!
I love the cross bracelet!! yaya!
Bow necklace!
i love the pure vida bracelets
I am loving the candy pave bracelet!
I love the stone bracelets in blue!!!
I love the bracelet you’re giving away!
I love the Rose Gold Pave Sideways Cross bracelet.
Oh believe me I have had my cooking failures, so you are not alone! I totally want a bubble necklace and they look to be pretty affordable on this site, so I might have to get one 🙂
i loveLOVElove the silver paved chunky bracelet
I love the gun metal and rose gold bracelets! 🙂
So sorry about your beans! I’ve burned a pot before and I know how bad the smell is. Haha! But you should definitely try again! I’m sure they’ll be fine. 🙂
I love the clover bracelet!
I really like the chevron mixed metal bracelets
I love the Candy Pave Bracelet!!
I love love love the Baby Bubble Necklace in Bubblegum!!
Sorry you had such a rough start to your day and that you burned your beans!! Hope things got better!!
I have several Derng bracelets! Love them all but I’d have to say my Matte Gold Chain bracelet is my favorite!lebl9077@bellsouth.net
Love the gold pave chain link bracelet!
Candy Pave braclet is my fave
love the sideways cross bracelets!
love the pure vida platinum bracelets
I like the gold pave chain link bracelet!!
My favorite is most definitely the one you have, the silver pave chain link bracelet, but I also love the silver cable cuff!
loveee everything! do i really have to pick a favorite?? i really like the bricke collection!
Girl I’m the WORST mexican – I don’t even cook!! hahaha I’m sure you’ll redeem yourself, don’t worry. It was a fluke!
I think the bracelet you’re giving away is my favorite! 🙂
Love the BAR SET!!!
I LOVE the ROSE GOLD PAVE SIDEWAYS CROSS! Must. Have!