flax + water = egg

a friend and i did some vegan (almost) baking yesterday and it was fun.

she did most of it, as i'm a bit goofy when it comes to creating perfect baked goods.

it was nice to bake with her, and it seemed therapeutic to some degree.

these oatmeal cookies were so good.  she didn't even follow the recipe.  holy.

what. a. pro.

our friend was a bit down, so we made him a special one.

i think he was happier.

nutmeg, yum.

butter biscuits/good time/i ate 6.

my grandma taught me her biscuit recipe which i am happy to know.

they are tasty, and simple.

we also ate them when they were hot which was also a plus.

oh yes. yummy

morning and night.

i make coffee for my living.  this is what i do.  it is fun and coffee is a special thing.

i haven't cooked a new meal to share for some time.

but why not.

school, work, and watching cooking shows when i should be working and schooling.

sheesh.

ack.

but seriously.

i am finishing up my last semester of school, as i've decided to go to culinary school in june.

i suppose it is time to start believing in myself.

yikes.

here are some photos of my coffee journal, a requirement of my job.

i think they are pretty.

i edited them to suit my mood.

it was a fun day.

i will cook something wonderful soon.  i will, i will.

last night's dessert

it's a bit of a rare occasion when sweets are made.

but i was in a good mood!

baked apples stuffed with figs and roasted walnuts with nutmeg caramel sauce

this was quite good.

dhrey's muffins.

my brother in law shared his blueberry muffin recipe with me, and sent a pic.

it was his first baking experience, and i gave him some serious props. 

holy moly.  don't they look good? people who can bake... are super heroes.  i'll put the recipe here

the garden garden.

tomorrow i get to eat this stuff.

thank you family.  your garden is ballin.

just look at these treats.

look! what! we! bought!

german chocolate cake.  vanilla icecream.  just look. um.  i really like cake.

the modest garden

while visiting my folks this weekend, i was able to explore through my fathers modest garden.  it was beautiful, and inspired me to really make efforts to grow my own food in the future.  Was able to sample some peas and potatoes, and was blown away by how incredible they were.  blueberries, carrots, peas, parsley, onions, spinach, beets, coming soon!  so special.

baker, i am not.

i made a cheesecake.  it was relatively easy.  yep, yip!....i'm creepy.

check out this.  so so cool.