Category Archives: Made it

These are things that I’ve made.

Some kick-ass granola bars

Posted on October 8, 2014 by chefgullywhumper

About a year ago, I started eating more packaged granola bars-like 1 a day. I had moved back in with my family whilst house hunting and saving money on rent, and the drive to work went from 10 minutes to … Continue reading →

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A Journey East: From 5280 to 50

Posted on September 16, 2014 by chefgullywhumper

It’s been a long time and I shouldn’t have left you, left you without a dough beat to bake to, bake to. I kid. Sorry I’ve been absent from this blogging world. A LOT has happened in my everyday life … Continue reading →

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Heat

Posted on September 19, 2012 by chefgullywhumper

Heat. It’s a pretty incredible thing when you really think about it. The things it can do; to make things better or taste worse. Slowly or over quick, hot flame.  A caramel sauce that goes from perfectly golden brown to … Continue reading →

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Mosaic Cloud Cake

Posted on July 28, 2012 by chefgullywhumper

I had never heard of it, nor do most people when I tell them what I was making, but its what Tony wanted so I set about finding a way to make it without using packaged Jell-O with all it’s … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Perfect

Posted on May 23, 2012 by chefgullywhumper

I’ve made a number of cakes for people lately, most recent being one for a friends’ sons’ second birthday over the weekend.  Odd how I keep getting asked to make whole cakes for people (even offering to make them my … Continue reading →

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Showering a Baby

Posted on March 21, 2012 by chefgullywhumper

Firstly, the term “Shower” when referring to a party held for either a new baby, or pre wedding, is strange.  I don’t care what anyone says. Secondly, I was given the greatest compliment the other day.  A friend of a … Continue reading →

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F$&K Cupcakes

Posted on February 1, 2012 by chefgullywhumper

To any of you who know me personally, you know that I generally DESPISE the stupid cupcake craze/trend/frenzy/silliness…..need I go on?  All that being said, there is a time and place for them.  In certain situations the tiny, individually wrapped vessels … Continue reading →

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It Happens to Everyone

Posted on January 21, 2012 by chefgullywhumper

I have a confession to make, sometimes I try new recipes, and they don’t work out on the first try.  Shocker, I know.  How could the girl who’s been cooking her whole life, went to culinary school, and has worked … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Sushi……

Posted on January 18, 2012 by chefgullywhumper

My Father had a birthday the other week, and he had this request-one he’s made before.  He wanted as a whole family, to make our own sushi.  I’m sure it was more of an adventure for him, to figure out … Continue reading →

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2 New Cookie Recipes, No Microphone

Posted on October 12, 2011 by chefgullywhumper

Well, here I am, back on my feet (no matter the painful rehabilitation) and cooking.  The other week I was standing at my stove, making dinner, and I was smiling from ear to ear with joy.  This past weekend, I … Continue reading →

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