What is disaster: Definition and 70 Discussions

I need to vent! I did my first bridal shower tonight. I have been planning for this for 3 weeks-- I have spent lots of time and money to do well at this show. I made oreo truffles and put them in the little favor bags, stamped place cards for the top of the favors----I worked really hard on...

I attempted to make the Banana Split Brownie Pizza on the Large Round Stone tonight -- fortunately, I was just practicing and not at a host's house!! :) I followed the directions completely, putting parchment paper down and spreading it to a 14" circle -- and it ran all over the inside of my...

I just started my business (SSI) and thought it would be a great idea to host my own show for the Moms at my son's preschool. Two weeks ago I made up really nice invitations and put them in all the kids' cubbies (27 total). Well, the show is on Sunday (6/11), and I've had only seven RSVP...

I think I just need to vent and most of my friends and family are tired of hearing about PC, so I hope you don't mind if I do it here. I did a "bridal shower" last night. It was only my second show. I prepped and prepped and worked my butt off. It was supposed to be a surprise to the bride so...

Well I had my first cooking show on Sat for a co-worker. She only had 3 guests and they brought a baby with them, so there went the show. One lady seemed to have everything in the book but was just buying something for the MIL. I am hoping that I will get better at this with time. You really...

:mad: I have a host that called at the last minute last week (3-10) to reschedule. She had a funeral to attend. I told her not a problem, what day was she looking at - she said 3-25. I told her that wouldn't work for me because I had a 3pm show and couldn't do 2 that day with that one in the...

My friend was given a Barbeque turner as a gift from her mom and the first time she went to use it, it was all rusted and pitted. I was stunned when she told me this, as I was sure it was made of stainless. Has this ever happened to any of you? Thanks, Rachel

Hey all, Thank goodness I actually tried the pot sticker recipe before doing it at my Dim Sum party next week. The were HORRIBLE. The tops got way too dark. The texture of the wonton wrapper was gluey on the bottom and too crunchy and burned on the top. The filling was ok... but the...

Well, it was kind of a disaster... sales were JUST at $150. anyway, I actually CUT my self!!! I was trying not to let anyone see it was bleeding but it was too bad. So anyway,,, I was SOOOO embarrassed. Thank goodness it was people I knew. My neighbour though sat closest and probably noticed...

I recently read "a day in the life of a bar pan" which suggested cooking a large pancake in there. I tried this yesterday and it was a disaster. What did I do wrong. It seems to set on top, but wasn't cooked underneath. I left it in the oven longer and the top browned and went crispy, but it...