She's Finally Catching On

The new issue of Martha Stewart Magazine, the one with the ridiculously fancy glitter Easter eggs on the cover, just arrived and I think it actually has some surprisingly reasonable spring activities in it. I even think Martha might be slacking a bit because, for once, I’m thinking I might be able to complete more than one assignment in the magazine.

Don’t get me wrong. There’s no way that I am going to make a sewing machine cover out of a tea towel or adorn my wooden valances with trompe l’oeil wallpaper borders. Wooden valances? Trompe l’oeil wallpaper? Huh?

Also, Fragrant Homemade Grass Soap which requires you to "cut a 5 inch square section from a flat of wheatgrass [and] pull out individual blades with roots attached and lay in a single layer on a sheet of blotting paper." Seriously? Who has time for this? I don't have time in the morning to pull out 15 individual wayward eyebrow hairs. Yeah. No.

BUT. Tangerine Chiffon Pie? Tangerine Chiffon Pie that calls for two cups store-bought juice? That’s something I can handle.

AND. Tequila-Soaked Sorbet? Tequila-Soaked Sorbet that has two ingredients, one of them being tequila, the other being sorbet? THIS is a good thing.

Straight up, people, there's a limeade recipe that calls for these ingredients: limes, sugar.

That's what I am talking about, Martha. That's what I'm talking about.

Comments

[Margaret]

Agree... Agree... Agree. Thank you for finally putting this into words for the rest of us who, like you, seem slightly intimidated by Martha Stewart's craft projects :).

[Okgirl]

Hahahaha. I have never attempted to keep up with Martha because reality tells me I can't. I love her magazine because the pictures are so pretty and if I had many assistants at my disposal, I am sure I could be just like Martha....but without the criminal background. :0)

[marisa]

ooh yeah for marthas newest issue
i want to make the chocolate
filled easter eggs.

i think i might make them for my little cousins who will be around for easter

yippee!

i have to try the tequila sorbet
none of that will be for the kiddies though....

[reluctant housewife]

This why I cancelled my "Living" subscription and now subscribe to her "everyday food".

Same taste. A third of the work.

PS: Have you finished the Kite Runner yet? Isn't it haunting?

[alfredsmom]

Sometimes I come across the precious lines in someone's post that I will forever remember. Your last line? Was one of them. If you write a book, include that.

[Malia]

Janet,

As I stood in line at the checkout and casually looked down gazing at each magazine, the glitter easter eggs caught my eye, because I love anything that sparkles. I thought, "Those are pretty, but remember Malia, that is why you no longer subscribe to Martha Stewart Living, none of the things are doable for us average folk." I gave in and bought it anyways. I had your very same thoughts while skimming through the pages, "Oh my gosh, I could actually do some of this stuff." Thank you Martha. Perhaps some of your time with the not-so-wealthy types taught YOU a thing or two.

Malia

[Bethany]

Seriously, I get her magazine and it's not been good for my self-esteem in the domestic goddess depatment. I agree with you, more user friendly, thanks:)

[red]

You are quite possibly the funniest person since my sister! You freakin' rock, girl!