omg you guys. are you guys chocolate lovers? i really like chocolate - but mostly just dark chocolate (milk chocolate is wussy and should only be brought out at easter) (unless it's filled with something badass like salted caramel or bacon)

so, that's my segue to this: http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Food/8-Curious-Chocolate-Covered-Creations.html

read it. and want chocolate covered squid, bacon, carrots, and fritos - all on one plate - because that's what i'm doing right now. instead i'm prolly going to eat cereal for dinner. poop.

also, this: automatic mini cupcake maker 
i know what you're thinking. DUH VANESSA THE OVEN IS AN AUTOMATIC CUPCAKE MAKER! DUH! but hold on! here's whats awesome about this one: it cooks mini cupcakes in 5 MINUTES. THATS RIGHT FIVE.  i want this and i want to put it on my dresser in my room. i could fill it up at night and set it to turn on when my alarm goes off, and by the time i'm done brushing my teeth i could have a full complement of cupcake breakfast goin on in my mouth. BUHM.

and in other news, french onion soup is easy and addictive. when i make more, i'll document the perfected process!