Cooking Tips & Tricks
A Year in the Making…
It’s hard to believe that it was almost a year ago to the day, that A Jock’s Guide was born. By accident.
One rainy dismal night of fudge making, turned into 11 episodes of hilarity, learning and great food… not to mention, a fan base that has blown me away with their support. I am so grateful.
Many people have asked me about my show. Why am I doing it? How do I come up with the ideas? Am I really doing it for free? What does KidSport have to do with it?
It’s simple really.
The show is really about giving. Putting out positive energy into the ethos in hopes of making someone smile, laugh…. and remind people that you don’t have to be great at something to have fun at it (i.e. me + cooking = failures a plenty but lots of fun). And yes, I do it for free. Happily.
I’m doing the show because I am inherently an uber-creative person who loves to tell stories, laugh, learn… and I love food. Why KidSport Ontario? I’m a teacher, competitive athlete and lover of kids. I have witnessed and experienced the benefits of sports and how they help to foster a healthy body, soul and heart in our kids AND if my site generates traffic, then who knows, maybe someone will see the link to KidSport and give it a click. 
Just a big thank you to everyone who has been supporting the show, and sharing it. Your feedback and encouragement has been such a blessing.
Love always,
The Jock
Twitter @ajocksguide
Rolling Pin Revelations
If you didn’t get a chance to see Episode 6: How to Make Gingerbread Hockey Players then you might want to check it out so you can really appreciate this post. See, I don’t own a rolling pin. I had to “MacGyver-style” it and improvise. Here’s what I tried.
Viewer Christine's sticky rolling pin - I think she needs some "Jock" advice!
Glass Vases – Cylinder-Shaped
Least favourite choice.
Not suitable for glass table tops.
Not strong enough to handle the massive strength of the master-dough-roller.
Often accompanied by the sound of, “crack” or other expletives.
Avoid at all costs.
Peanut Butter Jars
Suitable if you’re REALLY in a jam (HA!!!!!! That’s funny… peanut butter… jam… sometimes I think I’m really funny!)
The only problem with using peanut butter jars is that the lids leave race track marks in your dough.
But… if you’re stuck… (HA! Stuck… ) then give it a try.
Aerosol Sunscreen or Hairspray Containers
My absolute FAVOURITE choice for a rolling pin.
Durable.
Strong.
Educational (have you ever really had the opportunity to examine a can?)
NO track marks.
Now… I have also learned about using flour to ensure your dough doesn’t stick to your rolling implement. I know, this is “old news” but this jock, is a true rookie in the kitchen and is just figuring out the drills!
Signing off,
The Jock
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