Well, here it is, my 300th post. I find it hard to believe that I have made 300 things for this blog(give or take a few for a restaurant review). And when I say make something for this blog, I mean just that. Most people are surprised to learn that I make all my baked goods specifically for my blog. Even when I make dessert for friends coming over I think about what I already have on my blog and what I have put up recently. I try desperately to have variety. Sometimes it works out, and sometimes I have repeaters...but nonetheless, I try. I recently read an article by Lisa(La Mia Cucina) over at Foodie View about comfort foods. Lisa a big fan of my croissant bread pudding and had asked to highlight it in her story, which she did. It got me thinking how bread pudding is my favorite dessert and yet, I only have 3 recipes for it on my blog. So I set out to make a bread pudding for my 300th post. I have become obsessed with Ben and Jerry's Oatmeal Cookie Chunk Ice Cream as of late. If … [Read more...]
Tuesdays with Dorie….
More than happy to see Nikki of Crazy Delicious chose this simple Almost Fudge Gateau. Very similar to that of a flourless chocolate cake, it's dense and chocolaty. I must say that I do prefer the Chocolate Intensity cake that I made as a Daring Baker, that to me was almost fudge cake. Now, don't get me wrong this is a tasty cake...and one my husband will eat...what are the odds? :) But the main reason why I love this cake is because it is so simple. Simple is what I need right now. Life got hectic the last two weeks and the idea of making something multi-step did not sit well with me. If you have an hour you have a cake...and can eat it too. Well, that is all you get. I said life was hectic. To see the other versions of this cake, check out the Tuesday's With Dorie blog. Almost-Fudge Gƒ¢teau 5 large eggs 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup of sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons coffee or water 1/3 cup all-purpose … [Read more...]
Lifestyles of the poor and obscure…
Going around the blog world last week, I saw a variety of treats dedicated to that of Valentine's Day. Gorgeous creations, mostly heart shaped with a touching story attached of tales of love and dedication. That got me thinking about my most memorable Valentine's Day. I will be the first to admit that it is not a favorite holiday of mine. In fact, I spent most of my single years boycotting it and celebrating Arizona Statehood Day instead...which happens to fall on February 14th. For although I love all Valentine decorations, I am not a fan of what poor men have to put up with. First they have to find a card that encompasses all that he feels about us and if he doesn't, the woman feels disappointed. The woman...she just has to get a card. The man is suppose to buy you roses, chocolates and diamonds. Usually feeling pressure to put the diamonds in either the roses or the chocolate. The woman gives him a coupon book for a free massage and other “activities” that you … [Read more...]
Time to Make the Doughnuts….
Wow! People really wanted to fry some dough. Helen and I were blown away by the response that our little doughnut event got! What was even greater is that so many people had never made them before. They dragged out the oil and braved making doughnuts. So glad we could help you push the limits. The variety was outstanding. Yeast, baked, cake, filled, fried, heart shaped...you name it, we got it. And now we pass the goodness on to you. If your blog name fell alphabetically between M and Z then you are on my post. If your blog name fell alphabetically between A and L, then you are on Helen's post. We did see a couple people link to us but we never got an email. If this is you or we some how missed you, PLEASE let us know and we will add you. You have so many doughnuts to chose from...so without further ado...here are all the wonderful doughy creations! Doughnuts Marija from Belgrade, Serbia made our first batch of doughnuts. Her blog is Palachinka. Pumpkin … [Read more...]
