Scene I Two weeks ago, the first service at our new church was drawing to a close. We were singing to close off–everyone but me, that is. I was crying. We hadn’t connected to anyone in our new city yet, and I felt alone. Yet everyone around me was rejoicing as they sang. It was… Continue reading Food and family – two ways
It’s not quite been a month, but I figured the simplest way to get caught up again was to do another catch-all post. I’ve baked less since we moved, though I love my new kitchen. Mostly learning things at my new job has taken up a lot of brain space, which makes other projects hard.… Continue reading A month of baking II
Next June, my sister-in-law, hereinafter known as Izumi, is getting married. I told her I would gladly make cupcakes and a small couple’s cake for the wedding. She and fiance Sig happily accepted. I am very excited (both about the cake and the wedding). I like making layer cakes, and she has picked out some… Continue reading Golden caramel cupcakes
The other half of the puff pastry recipe from when I made croissants has been burning a hole in my freezer, figuratively speaking. More than a week ago, I decided it was time to make it into puff pastry turnovers, with an apple filling. So I put the pastry in the fridge to thaw. Then… Continue reading The wonders of puff pastry… turnover edition
Adventures in Baking 