Here’s what this past week looked like:
Sausage, cauliflower, spinach hash with an over-easy egg for Saturday lunch.
I love lists, Friday!
- What a perfect loaf!
- 20 Hilarious Pinterest Fails. I think I just snorted.
- Oh…to be the person that Ryan Gosling throws cookies at…
- The complete Starbucks Experience…AT HOME!! I adore SNL commercials.
- People who use flashes at restaurants make me cringe…and ruin it for those who don’t!
- Caramel Date Loaf. GIMME. It’s salted!
- These were my favorite cookies when I was growing up.
- Ummm whoa. Just wait til you see Blake Lively’s high school photo.
- Wow! This is what the Cliff House looked like waaaaay back when.
- Fascinating Last Photographs of Famous People is…Fascinating!
- I love the idea of roasting bananas for banana bread.
- Did you see this Paula Deen/Katy Perry deal? Who the heck thought to do that??
- Speaking of bananas, WHOA. I would eat this whole cake if I could.
- Magical cough/sickness cure? I’m totally trying this.
- Honest Department Store Names. OMG. SO TRUE.
THE FLU IS A JERK. That’s a fact. Check out the latest Joy the Baker Podcast!
ORGANIZED: Kid’s Clothes. An all new High Straightenence post is up!
My Bites Around the Net:
Hungry Girl Por Vida adapted my Dark Chocolate Cake Doughnuts.
Guy and His Girl made my Baked Espresso Glazed Doughnuts. (see! You don’t need a doughnut pan)
The Frosted Vegan adapted my No-Knead Pizza Dough
Not Quite Gourmet also adapted my No-Knead Pizza Dough
Cooking in Black & White made my Addictive Brussels Sprouts Salad.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
Baked Espresso Glazed Doughnuts
Everyday at 3PM I crave doughnuts. It was waaaaaaay worse when I was pregnant. I should tell you about that Krispy Kreme incident. Wait. I’ll keep that between me and my husband. When I have these daily doughnut fantasies, they usually involve a cup of coffee. I’m sitting at a table all by myself, inhaling my first doughnut and then savoring every last bite of the second. Unfortunately in real life, I can’t fully give into my coffee & doughnut fantasy because if I drink coffee after 12pm, I turn into a gremlin. Even decaf is no good. My mind & body are weird. That’s a fact.
Let’s smash/bang the two and give you the best of both worlds. Coffee & Doughnuts? How about coffee IN doughnuts. Yeah, I did it. Can you imagine if you drank coffee with espresso glazed doughnuts? That’s like uber meta, is it not? I can’t deal with that fantasy! No sleep for days!! College final exams, anyone?
I have to tell you that these baked chocolate doughnuts have a little espresso kick in them but they’re pushed over the edge of deliciousness with a creamy espresso glaze. They’re almost like caramel chocolate candies but with no caramel. Maybe they’re kinda like Vietnamese coffee? Hmm! All I know is that they’re deeeeeeelish and yes, definitely caffeinated. I did my fantasy right and ate two…bites? doughnuts? Wait. I’m not telling.
Kale Apple Carrot Grape Juice
Not too long ago, I shared this juice with Cooper with the hopes that it would be a good way to get greens into his body. I had no idea that it would make him SO DANG HYPER. I think he got a natural high from the greens of the kale (HELLO CHLOROPHYLL!!), and I’m sure the sweetness of the other ingredients helped… We’re talking non-stop movement for HOURS. I mean like…way more than he normally moves (which is a lot).
Perhaps that’s why I’m obsessed with green juice. It makes me feel so dang good & energetic.
Out to Eat: Boot & Shoe Service
A few weeks ago, I had an amazing lunch at Boot & Shoe Service in Oakland with my friend Alix. We met up on a weekday-just the two of us. This was my first experience at the restaurant and it definitely won’t be my last. The place is charming as heck & has an incredible menu that changes daily. So many good things to choose from! I simply cannot wait to have a delicious breakfast & dinner here.
My Everyday Life: Week 3
Here’s what this past week looked like:
Waffles on a weekday. My kid is the luckiest.
I love lists, Friday!
- Ummmm. This quiche has a hash brown crust. *DROOLS*
- And this one uses greens & millet!
- Have you seen Heidi’s Juicing post? I love her little “laboratory”
- This website is SO MUCH FUN. Form Follows Function. Full of interactive experiences.
- My friend Alex has a gluten free cooking show. She’s HILARIOUS & uber talented!
- The best part of the Golden Globes. RIGHT HERE.
- We’re digging the new season of Portlandia. Favorite clip so far!
- What does Madonna have to do with salads? EVERYTHING. Love this.
- 13 Junk Foods You Won’t Believe Are Vegan! Whoa, dudes.
- Blood Orange Bars w/ Brown Butter Crust? SIGN ME UP.
- I loved this post! How to Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind.
- My husband loves honey butter so I’m pretty sure he’ll love this popcorn.
- This drink looks SO GOOD. Is it Happy Hour yet??
- Almond Joy Butter. I just died.
- If you’re ever feeling stressed, watching fireworks in reverse will help.
- I just downloaded this book on my kindle. I’m ready for a makeover (ALSO! 10 beauty tips!)
There’s an all new Joy the Baker podcast! On Episode #80, We talk about accidents & take your questions. Accidents happen. Accidental soundboard? Yup. That’s real.
Thank you to OH MY DAHLIA for writing about Shutterbean! So sweet/unexpected!
My Bites Around the Net:
Coffee & Sunshine adapted my Kale Cashew Mint Slaw.
It’s Good to Be the Cook made my Coffee Chocolate Marshmallow Krispies.
Life, Love & Waffles made my Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups.
Bread N’ Better made my Pumpkin Cake with Browned Butter Icing.
According to Carey made my Orange Ginger Hot Toddy.
Warm Vanilla Sugar adapted my Arugula Salad with Caramelized Onions & Walnuts
Cook with B made my Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins.
Quite Bookish made my Chocolate Chunk Blondies.
In a Condo Far, Far Away made my Addictive Brussels Sprouts Salad.
