So I recently joined OkCupid and I have to say, what am I doing?
First of all, within the first 24 hours of signing up I was so bombarded with emails from prospective Lotharios that I had to shut my computer and phone off because I’d get a new message ping every second or so. Needless to say, I’ve never felt like a pimp more in my life [it was kind of awesome, even if 99% of the people messaging me were not so awesome].
Second of all, after perusing my options in my inbox alone, I have to say, what are people doing? Because their idea of a first impression is clearly a very awful one. Take for example profile pictures. Of all the picture opportunities one has, you post that picture? The blurry one where I can barely distinguish human-like features? Or the over-exposed one where you just have scary eyeballs boring into my soul? Or the one of you standing on top of a mountain and you look like the size of an eyelash on my screen? Or my personal favorite, the dude-bathroom selfie where you’re half naked & flexing in your dirty bathroom; bonus points if you have some ridiculous tribal tattoo going down the length of your bicep. Yeah, I’m not asking you post a professional headshot, but maybe don’t show me your boobs on the first impression? Or make me wonder if the lighting ate the bottom half of your face? Thanks.
Thirdly, the messages they send are redokulous, people. I can’t fathom saying some of those things to someone because the cheesiness level is out of this world and onto a scary, creepy planet in outer space where I can only imagine Justin Beiber’s weird mustache and where Robin Thicke came from.
Like the guy who said he wanted to serenade me in an Amazon rain forest where we could dance with monkeys. Not. Even. Kidding.
Or the guy who seemed super normal until I asked what his hobbies were and he responded, ‘I’m a bad boy.’ Uhhhhhhh delete.
Orrrr the guy who told me his life story and weirded me out so bad I didn’t log on for the rest of the day: “I’m 23 years young, I’ve made mistakes, I’ve learned from them, I’ve been in love, I’ve had my heart broken. I’ve broken bones, I’ve met celebrities. I’ve traveled the world. I’ve seen the deserts of Egypt and the beaches of the Caribbean. I’ve skydived, I’ve built homes in Mexico, I’ve had triumphs and successes but also great failures. Yet even having had made all of these experiences, it still doesn’t matter because I haven’t yet met you.”
So yeah, needless to say I’m kind of over it already and it hasn’t even been a week.
HOWEVER, givin’ credit where it’s due, there are some nice, funny and awesome guys I have met on there… so far. How many people they’ve killed or how much they love the Disney Channel has yet to be determined, but it looks like they could be promising in a non-creepy way. Yay!
And as long as the body count is under five, I suppose I’m okay with that. KIDDING.
Anyways, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up if you haven’t realized! Six days and counting, people — do you have any fun plans? Usually, I’ll make something somewhat Irish-y and we’ll drink beer. But this year I am FOR SURE making this amazing Bailey’s Twinkie Tiramisu because it is out of controoollllll goooooood.
I first tried tiramisu while at Disneyland with Elizabeth in January and was in love. It was so fluffy and soft and had a pleasing texture I could handle [I’m a major texture person and sometimes even pudding is too much for me!]. Plus, I loved the hint of rich coffee which brought out the sweetness of the chocolate. I was in heaven! I knew when I got home I wanted to recreate that dreamy creamy tiramisu but with ingredients I could easily find and with a fun twist. So I immediately thought of using Twinkies instead of the classic Ladyfingers, and Bailey’s Irish Creamer in the filling for a nice, spiked twist. If you’re making this for kids, feel free to use the Bailey’s Coffee Creamer for the same taste sans the alcohol.
Otherwise, EAT UP!!
*recipe adapted from Kristan’s version
- 10 Twinkies, split in half lengthwise (vertically) -- point the Twinkie upwards toward yourself and gently slice it in half lengthwise
- 1 (12 oz) tub Whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 Tbsp Bailey's liqueur OR 3 Tbsp Bailey's Irish Coffee Creamer
- 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- ¼ cup strongly brewed black coffee, cooled
- Chocolate Syrup (the sundae/chocolate milk kind, about ½ cup or so)
- Cocoa powder & cinnamon for dusting
- Line an 8x8" baking pan with foil, extending the sides of the foil over the edges of the pan. Spray the pan lightly with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the whipped cream cheese, sugar, Bailey's creamer or liqeuer, and vanilla with an electric mixer until creamy and combined. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until combined; set aside. Meanwhile, whisk the chocolate syrup into the cup of brewed coffee until combined.
- Lay 5 Twinkies cream-side up in the pan (this will equal to 10 Twinkie halves)-- should be two rows of five. Drizzle half of the chocolate/coffee mixture on top of the Twinkies. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the Twinkie layer.
- Layer the other half of the Twinkies cream-side up; drizzle with the remaining coffee/chocolate mixture and the remaining cream cheese mixture in an even layer.
- In a sifter, sift together a generous scoop of cocoa powder and about a teaspoon or so of cinnamon (more to taste). Sift evenly over the top of the tiramisu. Allow the tiramisu to set in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight before cutting into squares to serve.
Have a fantastical day!!
xo, Hayley
annie @ chase that i love says
Oh noooo! Those guys sound awful. But please forgive me cause I was also kinda chuckling at your stories. I met my finace online (eharmony) but I went though some other weirdos first. Then I met my favorite wierdo of all.
Twinkies and booze and coffee sounds like my kind of cake! And I would make it when my wierdo isn’t home so I wouldn’t have to share, cackle cackle.
thedomesticrebel says
I’m hoping I meet my favorite weirdo on there, too 🙂 thanks for the love, Annie!!
Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says
Good thing Twinkies will NOT be going away, this looks like a great quick dessert!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
bahahahaha I’m dying over Amazonian serenading monkey man. Oh Hayley, I really do wish you the best of luck with that site though, cuz I’m just doing the “if I put on makeup they will come” mode and obviously THAT is not working. I’ll just sit in my kitchen and munch on this to-die-for tiramisu instead! 😉
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
This is beyond Fabulous!!
Sarah @ Sarah Cooks the Books says
This tiramisu looks pretty epic.
Before I met my husband, I talked to a guy on Match.com for a while. When we finally had a phone conversation, I asked him for three words he’d use to describe himself. His answer? “Hot, Happy, and Horny.”
Next!
thedomesticrebel says
Hahahahahahaha oh godddddd, yeah no thanks. Why do they think that’s okay? Even if I WAS on there for casual encounters or whatever, WHYYYYY would you say that?!
Angela @ Shake Bake and Party says
I never knew love until I saw this Twinkie Tiramisu… 😉 Freaking amazing!
mikky says
Oh boy, your online dating story cracked me up. The what’s your hobby part, I’m a bad boy, delete..was funny. One of my best friends signed up for an online dating service and went thru the same thing but now she’s met a really nice guy thru it, so you never know!
That cake looks crazy yummy.
🙂
mikky
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thedomesticrebel says
Thanks, Mikky!! <3
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
omgosh please tell me all about your exploits in online dating! Is it weird I’m both sad and relieved I never online dated? It sounds like such an interesting experience…but sometimes it sounds awful. so…yeah. Anyway, regardless of the craziness that makes great stories I know SO MANY people who found amazing relationships online so you keep your chin up! 😛
and omg you are so clever. Like…who thinks of this stuff?! Twinkies in tiramisu AND there’s bailey’s??? whoa!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
I will never ever forget that romantic evening we spent devouring a gorgeous Italian dinner finished with some tiramisu. Now come back to the OC and I can take you to my favorite tiramisu place!! Like PAHHHH LEEEESE! But for real this tiramisu is the bizzznesss!! My middle name is bailey’s so like its tots necessary I devour anything with baileys in!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Just think of all the material you’re getting, ha!! But I’m sorry, weird people are annoying. This tiramisu is GENIUS.
Amy says
Whoa, whoa, whoa… A guy wrote that he wanted to serenade you in an Amazon rain forest and dance with monkeys? MONKEYS? What was he thinking??? Seriously, I have no idea what’s going through guys’ heads sometimes… Or if there’s anything. 😉 Thank goodness you turned him down!
LOVE the twist you put on tiramisu! Twinkies & Bailey’s? Brilliant. (P.S. My dog’s name is Twinkie, so even though I’ve never had one — gasp! I know — I have a soft spot for them in my heart.)
Charlotte from AZ says
Absolutely an awesome take on tiramisu! Will definitely be making this!
Again…thanks for sharing and love your stories!
mymichelinstar says
What a great recipe