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Where do I come up with these post titles? It's a gift, they just come to me.

Seriously, have you made Pioneer Woman's chocolate sheet cake? It's so awesomely good, you owe it to yourself, and your pancreas. What else has he got to do anyway? He's just laying around like a fat slob. Make him earn the right to hang out with you...put him to work!

It has so much butter, and so much sugar. I think there's probably some sort of a law against it. But it's quick , and easy, and just amazing. Mine has lumps on top because I'm in too much of a hurry to sift the powdered sugar. And I don't use the pecans she calls for because I like mine unadulterated. Straight up chocolate...no filler.

For dinner tonight I made Tiffany of Eat at Home's chicken tortilla soup. Me and the girl loved it.

I've made Rachael Ray's version before as well, but I dare say this is easier and just as good. And I love that she makes her own tortilla strips to put in there!

Also had some fried yellow squash, which I haven't had for ages. Another blast from the past for me.

I make it just like my mom did, which didn't involve dipping it in any egg or milk first. I think those things grossed her out. She just dipped the slices in some water then flopped them around in the seasoned cornmeal before frying them. They taste great to me!

She also gave me saccharin laced tea every day to drink. Which could have possibly altered my taste buds, but whatever. I won't even go into the amount of second hand smoke I've inhaled. Gotta keep some of the skeletons in the closet.

Don't forget about my wacky little giveaway...it ends Saturday night.