Blueberry Crumb Cake - TWD

Even though I don't like coffee, this cake was delicious. I baked it for brunch when my Dad and his girlfriend were down visiting. It was easy enough to prepare but seemed to involve a lot of steps. It was worth it though.

The recipe was chosen by Sihan. You can find the recipe HERE or on page 192-193 in Dorie's cookbook.

My only variation to the recipe was to substitute chopped pecans for walnuts. The Hubster hates walnuts and I am not too keen on them myself. The topping for this coffee cake was delicious. I could have eaten that crunchy topping without the cake it was that good. I would love to try this cake with raspberries next time.

NEXT TUESDAY: Coconut Butter Thins

French Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze - TWD

This cake was mighty tasty. I couldn't find any lemon marmalade at the grocery store. Therefore, I decided to make the more fancy version. I layered the cake and made lemon cream for the filling (Dorie's recipe) and also whipped cream (also Dorie's recipe) to frost the cake. It was delicious.

The recipe was chosen by Liliana from My Cookbook Addiction. It was a great pick. You can find the recipe HERE or on page 224-225 in Dorie's cookbook.

I'm a Winner!!

I can't believe it. I actually won another giveaway. I am about a month behind from posting about this cool giveaway that I won. But, I finally decided what I wanted. I follow Beth's blog because I love her writing and photography. She is quite talented! Anyway, she had a giveaway for a $50 gift certificate to this awesome store. I honestly can't believe that I won. This is my choice with my kids' names on it. I can't wait to get it. It took quite a long time for me to choose what I wanted.

Lemon Cup Custard - TWD

This was not a winner in our house. None of us liked it. I just don't think that we enjoyed the texture or the taste. I did have fun preparing it though. It was so easy and baked wonderfully. I don't think that one of the custards was eaten completely!

The recipe was chosen by Bridget from The Way The Cookie Crumbles. You can find the recipe HERE. Her pictures are great!

Next Tuesday: French Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze

Chocolate Armagnac Cake - TWD

This RICH, dense chocolate cake was brought to our friends' home for dinner a week ago. I know that I am behind in posting but it was actually made on the date that it was due. It was good and you really couldn't taste the prunes in the slightest. It was so rich though. And extremely chocolately! The recipe was chosen by Lyb of And then I do the dishes. The recipe can be found HERE.

So, after stepping back for a couple of days and getting a few other things accomplished.. I am back. I am going to stick with TWD and possibly CEiMB. I really like both of these groups and have fun baking/cooking with both. I just have to stick with my exercise routine to burn off the baked goods calories. I learn a lot from baking with this group and since it is one of my favorite hobbies, I really want to continue. I also want to thank Sara for coming forward and assuming responsibility for CEiMB. I am sure that she will do a fantastic job maintaining and running this awesome group.

ETSY

Etsy is such a cool place for crafters to sell stuff that they personally create. I could lose myself for hours on Etsy.com if I didn't have any self control. One of the projects that I have been working on lately was to get my Mom's Esty Store up and running. She is going to make the goods and I am going to get it posted on her Etsy store.

Feel free to take a peek! My favorite is the Circles Handbag.

I need....

to take a break. I may return but at this time I want to focus on some other stuff that I have been neglecting.

Don't get me wrong....I love TWD and CEiMB, however, Dorie's recipes are making both The Hubster and I gain weight and we have both been kind of unhappy with Ellie's recipes lately. Therefore, I am taking a hiatus from both of these groups. I don't know if I will be back. I am still going to post on this blog, but only when I want too. Not because it is Tuesday or Thursday and I am required to do so. I guess that it just became too much of a chore!