A New Year

For as long as I can remember, I've been baking. Whether making my grandmother's clothespin cookie recipe with my mom or batches and batches of chocolate chip cookies with my best friend, baking and sharing treats with my friends and family has been central to my life. And while almost nothing brings me more joy than whipping up some cookies, over the years, I've realized that not everyone likes to bake! This has come as quite a surprise to me since I can think of nothing more satisfying than attempting a new recipe with delicious success.

I've eaten more raw cookie dough than my mom would deem acceptable but along the way, I've produced some very delicious treats. I also realized that I couldn't subsist on cookies, pies, and cakes alone. (Well, I could but even I know that may not be the healthiest combination of food groups!) I've become a more adventurous cook and thankfully, my new husband is very happy with the combination of cooking and baking that happens in our kitchen.

After sharing recipes and treats with friends over the years, I decided it would be fun to document my kitchen endeavours more methodically. And what better time to start than in the new year? I can't wait to look back on my posts on December 31, 2013 and see what I've created this year.

Happy eating!
Arielle

A few photos from the many baking projects last year...

My best friend got engaged...a 5 layer cake ensued!

Blueberry scones with blueberries picked fresh in VT 

Baking with my favorite North Dakotan (only babysitting here!)