I had the privilege to be asked to bake for a very special 1 year old's birthday party which took place Saturday, May 5th. To be honest, I felt the pressure... not to please the birthday boy because he wouldn't be able to eat the sweets anyway, but that my baked goods would be on display and guests will be tasting it. I didn't want to disappoint.
I learned however, its not all about the outcome. I really enjoyed the peaceful 3 hours it took for me to get the raspberry thumbprint cookies and peanut butter bars together, brainstorming and figuring out how best to multi-task. The solitude was needed and uplifting to my soul. Granted, I'm sure I could have done a better job as with anything else but I guess I am my worst critic.
Truly, sometimes the best things in life is to just allow the process to happen, no matter how difficult and painstakingly long it takes. I do not wish to get it over with just so I can see the outcome. Have no fear, the party in the end will still be great! ;)
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| The good stuff |
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| Thumb print & dough |
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| Filled with raspberry jam |
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| melted dark chocolate |
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| in the oven |
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chilled & ready to be cut
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~~ Here's the outcome and the party ~~
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| Raspberry thumbprint cookies |
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Dark chocolate peanut butter bars
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| Display |
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| Big brother |
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| Happy 1st birthday, Xavier! |
those treats look great! professionally executed, display and all! i have the same three tired stand.
ReplyDeletea card of which i received in february says "there is more wisdom to be found in how one makes the journey than in arriving at its end- inspired by Asian Philosophy"
they're a wise clan ;)