Domestically Challenged....NO MORE!

People who know me well may agree that I'm a tad domestically disabled. But once in a blue moon I get a strong urge to either clean something or cook/bake something. Lately, my baking urge is strong.

So, my friends, I have decided to develop a list of things I must learn how to bake before I tie the knot. I don't want to be the wifey who shows up to every gathering with grocery store bought cookies. BO-RING! (fyi - no one is getting married yet. I'm just sayin'...)

Here are the things that I have already tackled:

Sugar cookies - these stuck to my counter top when I rolled them out. Then I decorated them. Badly. They tasted great though.

Banana bread - This was excellent if I do say so myself.

Pumpkin bread - This was very good, although I already know what to do differently next time.

Crepes - made fresh this morning. No small fires, no cursing, no mess with flour. I'd say a valiant effort!

Things I must tackle:

Pumpkin pie - this is my boyfriend's fave!

Cupcakes - any kind, but the key is to make sure it does not look like a 6 year old did the icing.

Cheesecake - the springy pan intimidates me.

Sourdough bread - warm & delicious.

Homemade blueberry muffins - another favorite of both mine and boyfriend's.

Mom's 'Monkey Bread' - cinnamon-y buttery goodness in a bundt pan!