Earl Grey Macarons for Baby Dreamer

Beautiful setup!

So thankful I was given this chance to bake for H & J's little Baby Dreamer! I'm also thankful that E- was able to help me bake 40+ macarons the night before! We haven't baked these in awhile, but I was really happy the way they came out! E- is my lucky charm when baking :) 

Perfected the D-O-N-U-T

Hazelnut donuts with Eunice 

  

Strawberry donuts with Samina + Janny 

After about 4-5 tests runs and baking dates..I am confident about my donuts :) They taste AND looks decent haha! On to the next!

Donut mind if I do

What: Vanilla Bean Baked Donuts 
Why: Hebrews Ministry 
Need: via Cooking Classy 

• 2 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• Seeds of 1 vanilla bean
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk

Glaze
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 small pinch salt
• 2 - 3 Tbsp milk
• Food coloring and sprinkles (optional)

Photo Credit: Joseph Chung 

Photo Credit: Joseph Chung

I am so excited about my new donut mold! Might be making some more donuts very soon.  The month of february was full of surprises and new opportunities and I am looking forward how everything will unfold throughout the rest of the year! 

As my pink (love) baking month comes to an end, I start off the weak reflecting on what 'love' is for the purpose of our S and N ministries fasting week. As I lifted up each an every one of the members, God truly broke me.  I was humbled by the love He has for them and it completely overwhelmed me.  I was reminded that God will love them so much more than I ever will be able too; I don't need to try to love on them or force it because they are already so deeply and fiercely LOVED. 

Excited for what is to come...

Will be back for more baking in April :) 

Happy Baking x!

Freshly Pink

What: Fresh Raspberry Yogurt Bundt Cake
Why: Hebrews Ministry
Fact: The yogurt makes the cake extra soft and moist 
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
How: Six Sisters' Stuff Blog
Need: 

- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 lemon zest

- 1 cup butter, softened

- 1 cup sugar

- 3 eggs

- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 

- 1 (6oz) plan greek yogurt 

- 2 cups fresh raspberries

- 3 tablespoons flour

Raspberry Frosting 

- 1 oz cream cheese

- 1/4 cup raspberry jam 

- 2 cup powered sugar

- 3 tablespoons milk 

Frosting Time

I completely failed on the frosting.  Started off pipping away neat rows then as soon as the bag exploded...this happened..which doesn't look too bad....hahaha 

Happy baking with love! xx 

Bleeding Love

What: Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Why: Hebrews Ministry 

Happy February! or happy "heart time" as the preschoolers say.  Looking forward to this month of baking for Hebrews especially because it is the month of...love.  I've been so blessed to be apart of the ministry and I'm excited to how else God will use S- and I to continue to refresh our GCEM members to experience the love of the Father (Proverbs 11:25, Ephesians 3:19).

On a side note, one of my favorite parts of grad. school at Biola is that I have to cite scripture pretty much in all my assignments.  Thankful I get that accountability to really know that everything comes/connected in the Word.

PS. Many of these were burnt, but thankful for the encouragement's I still received hahaha
PPS. Think I might bake everything either red or pink this month...subtle?

Happy Baking! xx

Chocolate Chip Cookies - Part 2

I have about 18 more days till school starts and...I...am enjoying every single moment of this winter break! Wanting to try recipes that are a bit more out of my "comfort" zone, haha, but for now...Chocolate chip cookies it is!

Tonight's plans: Munch on these with a cup of ice cold milk in bed, waiting for G- to log on to Netflix so that we can catch up on Lost :)

Time for an upgrade

I can't believe tomorrow is the start of 2015! Happy year of the Lamb! Hehe I truly believe that it is going to be an amazing year of new opportunities, beginnings, and struggle/growth.  So excited for what the Lord has planned :') 

I am also excited for how God will use my baking this coming new year.  Thanks to my secret santa, I am now fully upgraded to be a better baker! Thanks, Shinster! 

Decided to try out my new mixmaster buy getting rid of some brown bananas by making banana bread.  Also, whipped out my nixon which I have not used in forever. Upgraded blog entry for the new year! wooop~ 

Happy New Year everyone! For those of you who read this blog, I appreciate you :)
Happy blogging and baking 2015!