Darnell

Alright, let’s talk about this monster cookie dough thing, ya know? I ain’t no fancy baker or nothin’, but I know a good cookie when I taste one. And this dough, well, it makes some darn good cookies, I tell ya. First off, what is it? It’s just stuff you mix up to make monster cookies, simple as that. Big ol’ cookies, the kind that fill your hand. They got all sorts of stuff in ‘em, but the real deal ones always have peanut butter, oats, and them little colorful…

Alright, let’s talk about this sourdough dessert thing. You know, that sour bread? I never thought you could make sweet stuff with it, but hey, the world’s full of surprises, ain’t it? First off, someone told me about sourdough blueberry muffins. Imagine that! That tangy bread with sweet little blueberries. I reckon it’s like a party in your mouth – a little sour, a little sweet. My old man, he used to say, “Life’s like that, a mix of sour and sweet.” He was a wise one, that old coot….

Alright, alright, let me tell ya ’bout this here… whatchamacallit… tarte drink of h2o. Sounds fancy, huh? Don’t you worry none, I’ll break it down for ya, just like I’m tellin’ ya ’bout the weather. First off, they say it’s for all kinds of skin. Now, I ain’t no fancy doctor or nothin’, but I reckon that means it’s good for everyone. City folk, country folk, young’uns, and old geezers like me. They say it’s real good if your skin’s feelin’ all dried up like a prune in the sun….

Well, let me tell ya about these here gingerbread cookie cutters. You know, the things you use to make them cute little cookies for the holidays? Yep, them’s the ones. I ain’t no fancy baker, mind you, but even I can use these things. First off, you got all sorts of different shapes and sizes. Some are just plain gingerbread men, you know, the ones with the little arms and legs stickin’ out. Then you got gingerbread houses, little stars, hearts, all sorts of stuff. My grandkids, they love the…

Alright, let’s talk about this here “soft drink option crossword” thing. I ain’t no fancy scholar or nothin’, but I reckon I can tell ya a thing or two about them fizzy drinks and the puzzles they get tangled up in. Now, when they say “soft drink option,” that just means what kind of soda pop you can pick, ya know? Like, do you want a Coke, a Pepsi, or maybe somethin’ fruity like an Orange Crush? It’s all about choices, just like when you’re pickin’ out which seeds to…

Alright, so you wanna know about this “kinky drink,” huh? Well, lemme tell ya, I ain’t no fancy city slicker, but I can tell ya what I know. It’s some kinda booze, that’s for sure. They call it a “liqueur,” which sounds all highfalutin, but it just means it’s sweet and flavored, like them fancy candies the grandkids eat. Now, this Kinky stuff, they got all sorts of flavors. I heard tell of “Kinky Pink,” “Kinky Blue,” and even a “Kinky Aloha.” Sounds like a bunch of hula dancers, if…

Alright, let’s talk about this “signature drink sign” thing, whatever that is. Sounds fancy, but I’ll tell ya, back in my day, we just drank whatever was available, none of this special name nonsense. But times change, I guess, so let’s see what all the fuss is about. So, a signature drink, huh? Seems like it’s just a special drink, you know, somethin’ someone makes up special. Like, if I make a real good lemonade with a little bit of this and a little bit of that, and everyone loves…

Alright, let’s talk about cookin’ grub in them hotel rooms, ya know, like them fancy hotel dinner recipes. Folks always thinkin’ eatin’ out is the only way, but lemme tell ya, that ain’t always the truth. Especially if you’re watchin’ your pennies, or just plain tired of restaurant food. First off, if you’re gonna be on the road a spell, like them folks in the writin’ say, it’s smart to get ahead with your food. That means packin’ some stuff that don’t need no cookin’ or just a little bit….

Alright, let me tell ya ’bout somethin’ called “dip dessert.” Now, I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I know good eatin’ when I see it, and these dips, well, they’re mighty fine. First off, what’s a dip, you ask? It’s like, ya know, a bowl of somethin’ creamy or chunky, and you dunk stuff in it. Could be chips, could be crackers, could be fruit – whatever you got on hand, really. I seen all sorts of dips, some like that salsa stuff, all chunky and fresh, and…

Alright, let’s talk about this “pineapple express drink,” whatever that fancy name means. Sounds like somethin’ the young folks in the city are drinkin’. I ain’t no bartender, but I can tell ya how to make a tasty drink with pineapple, that sweet and tangy fruit we all love. So, first off, you gotta have pineapple juice. Don’t go buyin’ that fancy stuff in a can if you can help it. Get yourself a real pineapple, cut it up, and squeeze out the juice. It’s a bit of work, but…