Baking & Blogging

The two big "B's" that make this big "B" feel better. If I am having a bad day, bad week, bad month or bad year there are two things that will ALWAYS make me feel better: Baking & Blogging. My advice? Don't get in the way or tell me how to do either.

I have my own way of writing and my own way in the kitchen. Sit and observe or go away.

The past few months have been challenging to say the least, but with new challenges come new words and new yummies. I recently started my own food blog, at the request of some friends and family members. It has always been my dream to not only have my own cafe one day, but to also write my own cookbook. Combining my two favorite things would be my own personal heaven.

Until I allow myself the patience to do either of the above, I have given in to the demands of the people.

I spent the afternoon baking. After spending the better part of the morning wiping away tears, I thought what better way to cheer myself up (other than a visit to my Daddy -- because he always makes his Princess feel better) than to bake some tasty & healthy treats. I made some Vegan Pecan Oatmeal Cookies and some Vegan Strawberry-Pecan Oatmeal Cookie Bars.

I love the fact that I can produce something so sweet and tasty and not feel the same guilt as eating a piece of Chocolate Tower Truffle Cake from Cheesecake Factory - though I do indulge when I just happen to pop in. There was a time when this Southern Princess had no clue what vegan even meant, and had no interest in finding out either. There was also a time when eating any amount of sweets didn't phase me at all. At 28, while I still fall prey to a handful of indulgences, I tread lightly. Health has become even more of a priority than it used to be.

So, here I am on this chilly Sunday night. I've got a wickedly delicious, post-dinner snack and two typing-capable hands to write all about it. There are few better ways to conclude a weekend, at least for this single gal ..

Here's to a better tomorrow ...