So, yes, I've been slacking on the book reviews. Fear not, I have been forging through many a book, including:
Confessions of a Tax Collector: One Man's Tour of Duty Inside the IRS by Richard Yancey
Specimen Days by Michael Cunningham
A Cook's Tour by Anthony Bourdain
What is the What by Dave Eggers
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner from Azkaban (almost finished)
I actually have reviews started for the first three, so in all seriousness it is pretty sad that I haven't finished them by now. Fear not, I'll get around to it. I've decided to read the entire Harry Potter series all at once. I've seen most of the movies, but have never read any of the books. The first one was just OK, but they have gotten a little better as I go along. I think I'll just review the entire series at once. What is the What is currently holding book of the year status, and it will have to take a pretty hefty shove to remove it. I'm not sure any of the 100+ books on my "to read" shelf have it in them. Sorry, it was just that good.
And without further ado, I present my latest creation (and my very first paid baking job for my aunt's friend's 8-year-old daughter):
It is a white cake with buttercream icing. And yes, that is dyed coconut for grass. Freaking awesome. I'm very proud of it. The only thing I would change is the writing--I need a different tip that is thick but not a star design. But by the time I realized this last night it was too late and Michael's was closed. Oh well.
