Bakery Days

December 2011 . Apple Cider Donuts

“What do you think? Are they good?”

Over the winter holiday (yes, I am very much aware of how delayed this post is), I baked my friends and family apple cider donuts. These donuts were special for so many reasons, two of which were: 1. the first thing I’ve baked in a very long time, and 2. a recipe outside my own comfort zone. I had not Idea how they would turn out. Fortunately, I was not disappointed.

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November 2008 . Wok

“Do you cook with your family during the holidays?”

He was curious to know how deep my feelings for food ran. I suppose that my love of food runs deep throughout my veins. My parents and grandparents always did cook amazing dishes, most of which was cooked in the above (partially) pictured wok on my grandparent’s back porch. » Read the rest of this entry «

June 2008 . Cream Puffs

“I can see within you–you’re at a major turning point. Big things are going to happen.”

He’s good. Almost too good, and spending time with him has been incredibly uplifting and amazing. On his advice, I decided to keep a look out for ways to step out of my own comfort. Lo and behold, the darling Brandi of Pizzelles sent me an invitation to join her for a winter recipe exchange!

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November 2010 . Pomegranates

“How do I say this correctly–It sounds like the barn doors have opened, and the horses are free. Let’s explore and see where you take us.”

The barn doors have opened and the horses are free–I like that expression. That would certainly describe the way my creativity is morphing. I’ve taken some time to explore resources, of which there is no shortfall in this crazy world, known as the Internet. One particularly striking image, Pomegranate, Lavender, and Cream, has inspired me to create a fall pomegranate recipe. » Read the rest of this entry «