Now into our second week of May, the grass keeps getting greener and the snow continues to melt. I like the direction things are heading. And today, it rained! No snow this time. I have been very busy working on my upcoming downloadable High Altitude Bakes Breads Cookbook. A lot of progress was made this [...]
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May feels good, doesn’t it? The mountain is closed, the sun is shining, and bit by bit, the grass is turning greener. In a few weeks the aspen trees will also start to open their tiny leaves. I’m looking forward to summer in the valley, and I always do. Yesterday evening I noticed something out [...]
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In light of all the events that happened this past week in Boston, I turned to my kitchen to process the sadness. This may be a high altitude baking blog, but I felt compelled to make something, just to let Boston know we are thinking of them- whether it’s in Colorado or elsewhere. I was [...]
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I could use a boost. Closing day was on Sunday, and since Saturday night we have gotten pounded with snow-almost (if not already) 3 feet. That’s a lot of snow. I’m tired of clearing it off of my car, I’m tired of strapping on boots, I’m tired of adding extra layers to go outside. I [...]
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For any of you who are interested, in a few weeks I’ll be at the Couture Bridal Show in Denver, Colorado with my special occasion and wedding cakes business, Megan Joy Cakes. I’ll have several display cakes, gumpaste flowers, and plenty of cake samples for those who visit my booth. In addition to my cakes, [...]
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When I was younger, I’d scrape the frosting off of sugar cookies and eat that part first. I’ve evolved a little bit since then, but I still do enjoy a good frosted cookie. It has to have the right balance though- the cookie either needs to be fluffy (think Black and White Cookie), or crunchy, [...]
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Hello friends! Today has been an odd mix of sunshine, rain, and snow. It’s the kind of weather that makes you want to stay indoors, so I am doing exactly that. The kitchen has gotten a good work out and I’m really pleased with the results. I have recently discovered a fantastic way to bake [...]
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Happy Easter everyone! With the warm temperatures we’ve been having this week in the mountains, coupled with the fact that March is just about over, I’m feeling upbeat and excited for summer. I know we still have a ways to go, but I’m ready. A lot of snow has melted and now I can actually [...]
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