Bakery Days

October 2008 . Apartment Therapy

My apologies for the lack of bakery-related posts. I’m in a transition state–new spaces await and I’ll have another go at completing Apartment Therapy’s Eight-Step Home Cure. I received the book a couple years ago and started it, but somewhere around week two, things fell flat and I “dropped out.” Soon, I’ll have a fresh new canvas to create a warm inviting environment. » Read the rest of this entry «

March 2008 . Doughnuts

In bakerydays-related news, I could really go for a doughnut…

March 2010 . Chicken Mole

Over the holidays, my sister gave me a lovely cookbook, The Spice Bible by Jane Lawson. Since receiving this wonderful book, I have cooked approximately 80% of my meals from these mouthwatering pages. Sectioned off by spice types, I’ve been able to cull through my collection, reinvent old dishes and experiment with never heard spices. » Read the rest of this entry «

July 2009 . First Aid

“If you ‘do unto others as you would have others do unto you,’ then it shouldn’t make a difference whether you are on the giving or receiving end.”

K.C. Cole
Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens

March 2010 . homemade french macaroons

What started out as a cold, overcast Saturday morning to the farmer’s market turned out to be a lovely afternoon in the kitchen baking french macaroons. This was my first attempt and as I continue to refine this recipe, there will be many more to come. I believe I’ve found a new favorite cookie. <3

**edit: though lovely to look at, this first attempt at macaroons turned out tooth-aching too sweet. I’m planning to make some alterations to the recipe and as soon as I do, a recipe will follow.