Frustrated in the Kitchen

Today I've been cooking. All day. I woke up at 5:45 to cook chili before the gym and church. Shoulda done it last night. Made the Oreo balls yesterday. Had to put chocolate on them today. Fail. I'm a frustrated wannabe chef.

This is how I've felt all day...

Stupid Can Opener:

Out of all of the glorious things we got as wedding gifts, I didn't register for a simple can opener. I have a fabulous one with batteries, but it's rather temperamental at times. Like today was one of those times when I was making chili that calls for like 12 cans of beans and tomatoes! Shoot me in the face! I was so frustrated! So, I had to improvise using a bottle opener. Here were the results:
It worked okay, but then I remembered I had this baby! No batteries required!:
Worked like a charm!

Our Sunday School Superbowl party is tonight, and I found a yummy looking recipe for 3 Meat Chili which I made today. This 3 meat chili called for 5, yes 5, pounds of meat! 3 pounds of ground beef, 1 pound of Italian sausage and 1 pound of pork tenderloin. Check out the fat I drained...eww:
Isn't that the sickest thing ever!?!?! Also, please note my wrinkly, alien hand...yipes!! I like the chili, but I've had to improvise it a bit. I added another can of hot Rotel and green chilies, a bottle of beer, a few spices and V8 to give it a little kick. Much better :) I recommend this chili for sure!

Oreo Balls...How I hate you:

I decided to try my hand at the oh-so-rich yet fabulous Oreo balls. Fail. Big time fail. The Oreo and cream cheese part worked just fine. But when it came to melting chocolate, I didn't do so hot. At all. I burned 2, count 'em 2, bags of milk chocolate chips. What's wrong with me?!?!?! I can make cinnamon rolls from scratch, but I can't melt chocolate?! Really, Abby? Here was the end result:
I haven't tried one yet, but I'm sure they're fine/I hope they're fine/they BETTER be fine!

Here is the chili...yummylicious:
To say the least, I'm done in the kitchen for a while.

My back hurts.

My hands are raw and sticky.

My fingernails are nasty.

I need a massage.

My kitchen is a mess.

My butt is getting bigger.

I should have brought a fruit tray.

The party should be fun though! I'm wearing all black because I could CARE LESS who wins! I don't even know whose playing in the Superbowl! The reason I watch is to eat yummy food, hang out with friends and watch funny commercials. I need Superbowl food like I need a bullet to the head...but I'm going to eat, indulge, enjoy, and kick my big fat tail at the gym this week! Woo hoo!

Pic of the Pooch...just because:

Everyone have fun tonight! Eat lots! Laugh lots! Enjoy!

Love and hugs to all!