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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Do you judge a book by it's cover?

I thought this was an interesting question from my boys the other day. It got me thinking, because they say you shouldn't, but then they put the covers on there for a reason. I mean, I am married to an artist that does covers and yeah, he wants to grab that book because you love the cover.


So the experimenting began with an innocent chocolate chip muffin.


I am not quite there with it, but here is where the never judge a book by its cover comes in...they are UGLY, but so good!


Also, the illustrator has named them segregation muffins since the chocolate chips all went to the bottom.
He's a clever one...back off ladies, he is all mine!


Here's the problem...they are are great texture on the inside with a great crust on the outside. They clearly have too much of a certain moisture content. I guess, for the sake of science, we will have to try again...for science.


So, do you change the recipe for an ugly muffin even if it tastes good?









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32 comments:

  1. Evan ThomasFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I ALWAYS have a problem with the chocolate chips sinking in gluten-free baked goods. Not sure why :-( Good thing I don't mind.

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  2. CarrieFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Did you try tossing the chocolate chips in some of the GF flour before adding them to the batter? I've never baked GF muffins, but this is what I do for all fruit/chocoalte chips in standard muffins and it works.

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  3. MeganFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Oh man! I was about to offer my words of wisdom until I remembered you bake gluten free. Cause I was always taught to dust chocolate chips in flour and then they don't sink to the bottom. Anything similar to that you can do?

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  4. MelissaNibblesFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I actually like them with the chips at the bottom! It's like a reward at the end. Throw some frosting on the top and oooh that'd be good!

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  5. KellyFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I wouldn't change a thing...the uglier the food the less likely others will be eat it and then there is more for you. Make them for your next outing...hahaha...how selfish am I?

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  6. MegSmith @ Cooking.In.CollegeFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I am a full-hearted believer in "the uglier the better" when it comes to treats and the like! I think those muffins still look delicious. Anything with chocolate chips in it is always wonderful. I bet some PB smeared on top would be heavenly.

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  7. NicoleFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Dont change the recipe. If it tastes good, why mess with it? :) plus anything with chocolate can't be that ugly!

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  8. Estela @ Weekly BiteFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    What if you used mini-chocolate chips? My mother-in-law make a chocolate chip cake and only uses mini chocolate chips. Just a suggestion :)

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  9. LifeasKristinaFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    If they taste good-who cares what they look like!!!!

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  10. LeeFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I agree with Melissa, it's like having a reward at the end. Like how some ice cream cones have that little bit of chocolate at the bottom of the cone.

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  11. Amy B @ Second City RandomnessFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I don't think I'd change it. I think I'd sort of like them at the bottom like that... More concentrated chocolate-y goodness. :)

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  12. LisaFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Sometimes the ugliest things taste the BEST! So I would definitely eat an ugly muffin :)

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  13. EmilyFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I most definitely would not discriminate against any of your muffins based on appearance, Sarena. Haha, take that as you may. :)

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    hahaha you've got such a clever hubby!

    So many of my meals don't look so good... (like I took a picture of what I blended for a veggie burger, and it looked like someone puked in my blender) but it always turns out DELICIOUS! and that's what matters ;)

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  15. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)February 9, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I think your muffins look good!! You should see the way mine turn out :) Also, I love the name of the muffins... that had me laughing!

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  16. Simply LifeFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    oh I actually think those look great - if it tastes good, that's exactly how I want to eat it! :)

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  17. HannahFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Is it strange that I honestly think these look magnificent? Also, I think you could argue that the sinking chocolate is a sneaky way to make sure people don't just eat the muffin tops, seeing as lots of us think the tops are the best part ;) This way, the bottom is even better!

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  18. Heather (Where's the Beach)February 9, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Interesting question. I really try not to judge a book and all that. I have definitely learned from trying to photograph delish dinners that sometimes the best things are the ugliest.

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  19. AverieFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    All of my muffin recipes are vegan + GF and so they arent pretty, puffy muffies. They arent ugly but you know...they are gluten-ous and puffy.

    And they still taste great.

    As i KNOW yours do! :)

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  20. lynnFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    i love ugly food. i should make my blog more about ugly food!

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  21. Laura @ Sprint 2 the TableFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    LOL @ your husband! I hate it when it's hard not to laugh, but you know you shouldn't encourage them?!

    I think you should just own the GF segregation if it tastes good!

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  22. Carpensm @ A Life Without Ice CreamFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    LOL...this was a great post! I have to admit, I totally judge a book by its cover. Those muffins to look pretty good - segregation aside :P I've had that happen... skining chips.

    I actually blogged today about how with overnight oats the uglier they are, the better they taste!

    http://alifewithouticecream.blogspot.com/

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  23. Christin@purplebirdblogFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I am a huge fan of doing things in the name of science... scientific research is sexy! ;)

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    As long as they taste delicious, they don't have to look delicious! Unless you are selling them in a bakery...then they must look perfect!

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  25. HeatherFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Oh, man - the top of that muffin looks delightful!!
    And if it tastes good, who cares? Especially if they're only for home... :)

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  26. GirlonRawFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Nah I think when something tastes good, you SHOULDN'T judge it by it's cover if it doesn't look so nice! :)

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  27. HEABFebruary 10, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    No, you don't change the recipe, you share it! :)

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  28. Holly @ couchpotatoathleteFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I think if it tastes good, why change it? And those cookies look good too -- just a little crispy on the edges!

    I agree, we shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but we see things first, and you can't help but make a snap judgment -- good or bad.

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  29. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    hmmmm, thats a toughy. I would try to create a topping or drizzle dark chocolate on top. Maybe??
    :)
    LC

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  30. JennyFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Looks great! : ) I just love muffins!

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  31. DeidreFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    The first gluten free muffins I ever made had grated apple in them and they exploded all over the oven. But they were delicious.

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  32. HeatherFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    It's funny, I totally judge actual books by their covers! I will pick one up because I think the outside is pretty! When it comes to food, I know that sometimes the best creations just aren't pleasing to the eye so I will pretty much try anything!

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