It was a dark and dreary night.

Wait this isn't about tonight. Its about today. Let me start over.

It was a cold and rainy day. It has been raining here all day and the temperature never got above the mid 50's. So when the going gets tough, the tough get baking. I started my day by reading many of your blogs but it was so early that there were very few new blog posts. So I decided to hit the kitchen and do a little baking.

First up, Cinnamon rolls. And not out of a can either. These were from scratch. I started with a basic yeast roll recipe. After letting it rise until it doubled, I rolled it out to about an 18 X 18 inch square. Then I brushed it with some butter, and sprinkled it with Cinnamon and sugar.

Next I rolled it into a log and then cut the log into 1 inch slices. I then laid them out on a lightly greased baking sheet so that the sides were almost touching. Then I sprinkled the top with a little more Cinnamon, covered the pan and let them rise a second time for 30 minutes. Then I baked them for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. After they were done, I let them cool for 15 minutes while I made some glaze for them. Take 4 tbs of melted butter and add 3/4 cup of powdered sugar. Mix well and then add 2 tbs of sour cream and 1 tsp of vanilla. If it is a little thick then add some more sugar. I put it in the microwave for 10 seconds just before I use it to thin it a little. Just drizzle it over the buns and let them cool slightly before serving.

Lunch time came and it was still raining so I thought I would make Pizza. I have been threatening to for about a week now. I got the dough recipe from Katherine over at Smoky Mountain Cafe'. The dough came out great but I am not that good at spreading it so it didn't look as good as it tasted. It was a little thick in some places and a little thin in others. Just call me Betty Crocker.

Well it is night now and yes it is a dark and dreary night but I am tired of baking so there will be no more. Well for today anyway. There is always tomorrow. I am not the only one that cooks in the family. My wife likes to cook and can bake and make pies better than anyone. Yesterday my son fixed lunch and it was great. He made a recipe out or a Food Channel cookbook. It was an Italian dish made with mushrooms and lots of cheese and spices. Check these babies out.

You put it all together and then baked it on low for over an hour. You put the mixture over some pasta. I thought it would be bland but it turned out great. There was none left so what does that tell you?

Ok I just gained 15 lbs just writing this so I better go work it off. I hope everyone had a great weekend,


Greg