I love Samoas and have one box tucked away in the top cabinet. Damn, I wish I didn't remember that.

So at work today my team got a noise complaint about us. Dunno who it came from, but I suspect it was one of the Trump voters on the next cubicle hallway. Grumble. So now instead of ranting about politics (which I was doing too much for an office environment anyway), I will only talk about puppies. Probably better for my blood pressure.

I was thinking about joining a commission, there's a bunch of them here with openings. But I don't want to make any sudden changes or commitments right now...

Am I the only one here who doesn't much like cookies?

Cookies have to be really special to tempt me much.

Am I the only one here who doesn't much like cookies?

I spent a surprising amount of time tonight on this very subject.

I was elaborating on my theorem that the One True Dessert is ice cream. But when it came down to cookies v. cake, I would say that in most instances I'd prefer a cookie, but had to admit that a great slice of cake was better than the best cookie. It's just that mediocre cake abounded and it was easier to get a great cookie.

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I'm so furious about McConnell censuring Elizabeth Warren in the Senate today.

After all the sexist bullshit HRC had to deal with, they think they can go after Warren?

I will burn you down, Turtle Man!

But when it came down to cookies v. cake, I would say that in most instances I'd prefer a cookie, but had to admit that a great slice of cake was better than the best cookie.

For me it all depends on the cake and the cookie. If I'm not careful I can binge out on Samoas or double-stuff Oreos, but most packaged or even good bakery cookies aren't to my taste. Too sweet, too dense. But a crisp, homemade cookie where there's enough butter, salt, and/or flavor to balance out the sweetness is bliss. Likewise with cakes I don't like them when they're too sweet, which most of them are.

But what about cake vs. pie? When I was younger I was on Team Cake, but now I'm Team Pie all the way. Pecan pies in the winter, strawberry or blackberry in the summer...mmm....

But what about cake vs. pie? When I was younger I was on Team Cake, but now I'm Team Pie all the way. Pecan pies in the winter, strawberry or blackberry in the summer...mmm....

Tricky one. It's all in the details, right?

Mr. Flea made me and Emmett some of the best pies I've had. So when you're alive to the fruit and the tart and the balance of sweetness and a perfect crust you've got something special.

But the place I go to for Matilda's bday cakes specializes in old school Austrian style cake making. Not too far from what you see on the Great British Bakeoff. But that was revelatory to get away from the dominance of buttercream frostings in America and sample cakes with whipped cream and mousse between the layers. Those can be exquisite and complex.

today's news has just set my head of fire.

So I will think about cake instead. Maybe I will bake one tomorrow

Good cake is excellent, as are good cookies, but I want to put in a word for mousse or creme brûlée--deliciousness you eat up with a spoon.

Good cake is really good and runs about even with good pie for me. But given a choice between mid-rate cake and mid-rate pie, I'll choose pie every time. Mid-rate deserts tend to substitute sweetness for flavor, and mid-rate cakes tend to be dry as well.