Joy the Baker

You know what?  You deserve a break.  Seriously.  It’s Saturday.  Let’s take it easy.

I know… I know.  You have that whole list of things to do.  Sure, you need to get the car washed.  Yes, there’s that thing about going to the pet store, and getting a present for your mother-in-law’s church friend’s niece.  You’ve got a lot on your plate.  I know.  But… well what would happen, if for today, you kicked the list to the curb and kicked you feet up on the couch?

I’ll tell you what would happen.  The car would stay dirty, the pet store would miss you, and your mother-in-law’s church friend’s niece would have one less present at her party.  She’ll have enough presents.  Go on… take a break.

Now… if you’re anything like me, you have a list and you can’t stand not to start crossing tasks off.  Here’s my tip:  make a new list.  I’ll help.  On our new list are these things: go to the farmer’s market and buy the prettiest cherries you can get your hands on, treat yourself to frozen yogurt, call that friend you’ve been meaning to call, watch at least three hours of a Law and Order marathon, and have two glasses of wine with dinner… dinner out.

See?  Better list.  It’s the list you should be working on this Saturday.

Aaaaand, if you wanted to add the making of these sugar cookies to the list… forget about it.  These can go on your Sunday to-do list.  Yea.  Sunday.

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Sugar Cookie Recipe and an ooooold school Joy the Baker post right over here.

You, no doubt, didn’t miss a thing this week in the word of food and blogging.  But in case you blinked, here’s a synopsis of some of my favorite mouth watering edibles found in the foodie blogger’s world.  

Linda at ButterFlourSugar rocked the Casbah with Carmel Honey Pecan Slices.  The recipe is a breeze, besides the fact that it’s in grams and I’m a stupid American incapable of conversion.  Luckily, my baking scale is smarter than me, and can help me out.

Katy at SugarLaws showed off with a Apple, Honey, Goat Cheese Tart.  Now the question is:  do you eat this tart with a small side salad, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream?  After much thought and deliberation I’ve decided that the only decent option is to have a slice with a small salad and wash that down with another warmed slice topped with vanilla ice cream.  Delicious!

Deb at Smitten Kitchen is a master of all things delicious.  She didn’t disappoint with her Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Squares.  Ok- these left me with stars in my eyes.  If there were a bank filled with D de L Cheesecake squares, I would rob it, and I wouldn’t feel bad… at all.

Want to make Valentine sugar cookies?  The recipe is a hop, skip and a jump away.   

Thank you to all you talented and hungry people who make my life a whole lot sweeter!