Baking: January 2006 Archives
This was fun. I took this photo while I was waiting to get a couple of slices of their yummy banana bread. Bakesale Betty is located on the corner of 51st Street and Telegraph Avenue in Oakland.
It actually looks like I am standing behind the counter when I am actually in front of the counter. Yes, believe it or not, as much as I love to bake, I occasionally go out for baked goods, especially if they are good. It also gives me new baking ideas. Recently, I met a lady at a friend's dinner party who asked me if I ever thought about having my own bakery. At the time, I told her no, but the idea has been swirling around in my head for the past few weeks. I am not sure that I am ready for my own business but I do plan on talking to a couple of restaurant owner's to learn more about the business. I will keep myself open to the possibilities.
These are photos from the 4th Annual Festival of Desserts and other holiday baking. Over 40 people stopped by for dessert during the course of the evening and I still had leftovers. Everyone had a great time and I am already thinking about this year's festival. I did learn something important along the way. The "bake cake now and glaze later" approach will have you glazing and frosting cakes all evening.
The desserts included the following:
- Pecan Tarts
- Heath Bar Chocolate Brownies
- Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies w/Nuts
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- McNannygocious Pound Cake
- Egg Nog Pound Cake
- 7 Up Cake
- Chocolate Brownies
- Lunchroom Butter Cookies
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Chocolate Egg Nog Rum Cake
- Egg Nog Rum Cake
- Lemon Pound Cake
- Hershey's Chocolate Swirl Chip Cookies
- Red Velvet Cake
