2012 October 01

It’s October and I’m ecstatic! It’s my favorite month of the year. We had a high of 70 today but starting tomorrow it’s supposed to dip down to the high 50’s and I can’t wait. Oh sure I am going to freeze my butt off at the JV soccer game but that just means blankets and snuggling…and it for sure means baking! Since it’s been awhile…the good, the bad, and the Meh: The Good: Thanks to Bake at 350 for finding the Print Button Post so humorous and sending some readers my way! I'll admit I am still getting over the sting of not being a best blog. :P Welcome. And speaking of Bake at 350…she’s got a cookbook coming out Decorating Cookies: 60+ Designs for Holidays, Celebrations & Everyday. If you have never seen Bridget’s blog it’s adorable (as is she). She got the decorating gene that skipped my generation. Her cookies are too cute. The foot is on the mend. And while I won’t be getting to start back to hockey right away the sheer ability to drive is … [Read more...]

The Baking Book Month…

Going back to extreme budget living could not have come at a worst time (#whitegirlwhineycookproblem) as October is the month that several cookbooks I have been waiting for will be released. The one I was most excited for already came out. I sung it’s praises here and must say you probably should have it in your collection... Baked Elements: Our 10 Favorite Ingredients .All of the Baked books are wonderful. Since so many people ask me what cookbook they should get. It’s a hard question as tastes vary. But usually the first book I tell people to get is The Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated Desserts. Good basic recipes that turn out and can be adapted to do many things. Ones I don’t know if I can recommend or not but really, really kind of want (not need) are: More from Macrina: New Favorites from Seattle's Popular Neighborhood Bakery. I own the first one and have made some amazing bread from it. The Oatmeal Buttermilk Bread is my go to for sandwich … [Read more...]

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