So it has been a while....

I am starting new in the new year....I will not say that this is a resolution because they often fail.  My goal here is to document my baking adventures for my friends and family.

I am happy to say that 2009 was an amazing year.  We have two new additions in the family, my nephews Orson and Xander.  They are precious babies and cannot wait for them to enjoy some of the goodies I create.
I have also done quite a bit of baking over the past year.  I have tackled some new delicious recipes and look forward to sharing them here. 

I have to say that inspiration has been coursing through my veins since seeing Julie and Julia (Reine de Saba cake above).  I am reading Julia's My Life in France ...quite the enjoyable read.  I also plan to give some recommendations on some things I am reading.  I just purchased the books My Bread, by Jim Lahey, and The Craft of Baking, by Karen DeMasco. 

I am looking forward to the new year and hope you will join me for the fun to come!!

A little about me..

Well. I am a foodie. There is something about food that connects people. I can only describe that feeling as pure. Something about that first sip of wine or bite of the perfect steak. And when you can share that moment you relish it. It connects you on another level. I feel that way when I prepare something-in particular a beautiful dessert. The pleasure that it brings me when I hear praise. So that is what brings me to this. I want to talk about my love for food. New restaurants that I try, or recipes-anything-will be posted here. I am constantly on the pursuit for perfection. Most of my posting will have to do with things going on in the Houston area, but I do travel for work some....I hope that everyone enjoys my faves!