Happy Valentine’s Day

Or Happy Single’s awareness Day! Whichever you feel the closest too.

School has been pretty intense lately. I am currently in Bread class and Early morning products. I feel like I didn’t really realize how difficult the average blueberry muffin is. How you can under bake them so easily. You are able to over mix them easily as well. I have also gotten the most horrible burns from that class too. It’s only my own fault. But, to be honest I look at them like badges of honor, like I earned them. (I don’t feel like that at the time though). A good friend of mine said that all great chefs and great bakers have battle scars, so I am just earning my stripes. (Not that I think anyone should cut or burn themselves) I am going to add some wonderful pictures to this post. They might show up pretty large but I hope that just adds to the allure. I should also mention that I have added a “Donate” feature to this website. Any donation will be put either into a savings account to start applying for licenses and to open a booth at the farmers market or goes towards perfecting my craft. (meaning trying out new recipes and making upgrades on my kitchen so that it is safe and sanitary for selling baked goods).

First picture is the lovely caramel raisin bran muffins that are my absolute favorite from school and the same muffins I received my biggest burn from. They are almost like upside down cake since you put a caramel on the bottom of the muffin tin and when you take them out of the oven you turn them out. (which is how I got my burn :p)

Second picture is my Independent study Loaf. Which was Roasted potato, garlic and thyme bread. I made this from start to finish and am extremely proud of it.

Third picture is some baguettes that I have been making at school.

I hope everyone is enjoying this Portland Oregon snow!

Update: From now on, you will be able to comment on blog posts! I have not figured out how to add them to previous posts so please stay tuned!