Behind My Kitchen Cupboard

About two months ago, I told Mike that plastic freaked me out and that I wanted to switch all of our plastic cups to glass.

And even though I seriously doubted that he was listening to me as I ranted about the ill-effects of phthalates, dioxins, and BPA on one's health (because, really, not an exciting thing to listen to), I remembered who I was talking to and quickly added, "I really want them to be brand-new. And match-y. So, I'm just going to save up for them."

Because I know where he works.

(Not that there's anything wrong with buying used glassware, people).

A month ago he proudly came home with brand-new cups me.

They are made of glass.

They are brand-new.

And they do match one another.

But, they are not what I had in mind.

Apparently Kenya's Cakes of the Stars went out of business recently, and donated all of their new merchandise (shirts, mugs, etc.) to D.I.

Lucky me.

On a bright note, all 38 only cost $3.

And I definitely won't mind when one breaks.

And they are the perfect size for brownies or cake in a mug.*

Unfortunately, they are also super ugly, and I have to explain to all our visitors why we are advertising Kenya's failed business venture.


It's made for a good laugh, anyways. :)

*Mix up your favorite brownie/cake mix or from-scratch recipe. Pour into greased microwave-safe mugs until 1/2 filled and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave 1 minute for gooey, 2 minutes for done. Serve warm with spoons. Refrigerate any leftover batter.