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Monday, January 24, 2011

Resolutions


While making Christmas cookies with Hope and Luke, Hope had the idea to make little mini pretzel wreaths. (She tied little ribbons around each one and they turned out so cute!). I've always wanted to make homemade pretzels but have never tried to attempt it.


The more I thought about it, the more I realized how many things I keep "meaning" to bake but never get around to because my favorites always creep back to the top of my list. So, I've decided to make my own baking bucket list. But instead of "things to do before I die", its a "things to bake before next year" list :) These are also things that I don't just want to try baking, but recipes I want to perfect. I figure I can only bake one or two things per month between school and work, so I'm trying to keep the list short.

Here's what I've got so far:

-Tiramisu
-Caramels (the soft, brown sugary kind-- I cant find a good recipe for these ANYWHERE)
-Beignets (I've always called them scones, they're soo yummy)
-Homemade marshmallows
-Coffe Cake (simple, but I've never made it)
-Big giant soft pretzels
-English Toffee
-Peppermint Patties
-Bagels
-Cannoli (these require a cannoli shell mold, so we'll see)


Other things I want to make that aren't baking:

-Cornbread
-Fried zucchini sticks
-Chai Tea
-Quiche (any kind)


So that my sort of New Year's Resolution, along with updating this more,
I guess we'll see how it goes!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Cinnamon Rolls, take two


I've been trying to find a good cinnamon rolls recipe for awhile now, and I think this one might be the winner. (Three or four recipes later, I am so relieved!)


I made these a few nights ago just to try out the recipe, and they were gone..(GONE!) by the next day. 32 Cinnamon rolls! I was shocked.


My family asked for me to make them again for Christmas morning, which was a bit hectic, but they turned out delicious. Took lots of time, but totally worth it :)

Monday, May 17, 2010

Santa Cruz/Capitola


After Senior Ball me and Brent went down to Santa Cruz.
Capitola was freezing but beautiful, and pizza my heart
was just as greasy and delicious as ever :)



We went to the boardwalk and rode the big rollercoaster,
as you can see I was completely fearless..
Luckily we got the picture from all angles :)








Sunday, May 16, 2010

Faja's 55th




I really think the pictures sum it up

:) happy birthday dad!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Senior Ball

This is the only picture I have from Senior Ball!
Brent looked so sharp, I love seeing him all dressed up
This was right before Brent got sick from the food :(


But he bounced back fast, and we had
so much fun dancing the night away ♥

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Oakley's Kisses

A kiss for her puppy

A kiss for Cristina

And one for Trevor

A kiss for Nicolina

And one for her boo boo

And of course, a kiss for baby Bella too :)

Friday, April 23, 2010

DS9 Ultimate Sports Show


Brent's band "Visions" played at Deep Space 9 tonight!




They put on an awesome show! Afterwards we hit up Jack in the Box for our nightcap (like always). But this time we decided to dress in our Daiso wrestler masks :)