Okay, I’ve decided, I don’t want Hillary Clinton to be Obama’s Vice President. Not because I think she wouldn’t be a benefit to him (because I think she would), but rather because I think she’s too strong of a voice to be stifled by the office of the Vice Presidency. She can do SO much more not being VP.

She could be the next Ted Kennedy (post his 1980 race against the Democratic incumbent, President Jimmy Carter), a tower for the moderate liberals that make up the working class of this country. Her powerful voice on health care wouldn’t go anywhere in the VP slot.

She could hold out for the Supreme Court. Some say she’s too old (being 60, most President’s nominate younger Justices in order to cement their legacy on the courts). But her mom just turned 89. I think that’s a good sign that Hill ain’t knock knock knockin on Heaven’s door anytime soon.

She could rule the state of New York, be the next Patrick Moynihan, either in the Senate or elsewhere (as Governor perhaps?!?).

The people who speak ill of her do so with passion, and I respect that. But I feel like they don’t acknowledge the fact that she’s done something no other woman has done in the history of this country, win 20 primaries and have 18 million people vote for her. She let us see that a woman can do this, that the glass ceiling isn’t as strong as we thought. I’ve said it before, sexism is more accepted in America then racism, and we’ve seen it unfold in front of us during this primary. We’ve also seen the racism unfold. Hate her politics, her style, even her personally, but acknowledge what she’s done for the next woman down the line who will run and will win.

Goal: Learn how to make my favorite things from scratch.
Mission #2: Snickerdoodles

The Lowdown: So ladies and germs, Chef Scotty has been up to all sorts of goodness. This weekend’s cookie is the Snickerdoodle, one of my very favorites. This simple little cookie holds a mighty taste, and is sure to bring joy to your tummy.

I’ve included the recipe so you too can be as happy as I am this very moment in my wonderful Brooklyn kitchen.

Next week’s mission, the fantastic Oatmeal Raisin Cookie!

Snickerdoodle

For cookie dough:

1/2 cup of butter, softened (not margarine; it’s a cookie, not a Slim Fast bar)

1/2 shortening

1 and 1/2 cups white sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 and 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teapsoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

For rolling dough in:

2 tablespoons white sugar

2 tablespoons ground cinnamin

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

2) Cream together butter, shortening, white sugar, eggs and vanilla. Blend in the flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Shape dough by rounded spoonfuls into balls (about the size of a walnut).

3) Roll the balls in the sugar/cinnamin mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

4) Bake for 8 minutes (NO LONGER, a crispy bottom to these cookies taste nasty, look for the tops to crack)

5) Prepare yourself for one fantastic treat