Tuesday, August 30, 2011

My Seven Links

Kyleen from the adorable blog Sixteenbeans tagged me in the seven links blogger game, and I figured I'd jump in. You find seven posts from the past that fit each of seven categories. Then, you're supposed to tag five others.

Kyleen's blog is adorable. Do find the time to visit. Lately I've been especially drawn to these herbed yogurt crackers and this angel food cake with strawberry mascarpone cream that she posted.

Here goes....

Most Beautiful Post: Fresh Fruit Fraisier


This fresh fruit fraisier was both my first Daring Baker's challenge and the cake for my friend Christy's bridal shower my mom and I threw this summer. Not only does this cake have delightful memories attached to it, I somehow caught a perfect photograph of it. I thank my mother for picking such beautiful flowers and setting the table. 


Most Popular Post: New York State Upside Down Cupcake


This New York State Upside Down Cupcake was my entry to this year's ice cream cupcake contest, hosted by the Cupcake Project. It got some traffic from the Cupcake Project, but then it was StumbledUpon, and the hits are still coming. Who knew you could get so much traffic so quickly?


Most Controversial Post: Indian Spiced Tofu



I searched and searched for a controversial post. Perhaps it was this post since many people responded that they don't really cook with tofu?


Most Helpful Post: Greek Celebration Bread


While I'm not sure my Greek Celebration Bread post was particularly helpful to anyone else, I received so much helpful advice about bread baking from it. Reading the comments was so enlightening and definitely improved my bread baking.


Surprisingly Successful Post: Mom's Olive Oil Orange Bundt Cake


I guess describing a cake as a cross between a pound cake and a doughnut is bound to make it more successful. This was a cake I was not particularly excited to bake, but people just kept requesting it after I posted it.


Most Humbling: Bialys


There's nothing like a glass pan exploding while the oven door is open to remind you that you still have a lot to learn in the kitchen.


Most Pride Inducing: Big Berry Birthday Cake


This was my very first post, a birthday cake for my good friend's birthday. You can see from the unfinished cake photo that I had a lot to learn about food photography. However, this cake propelled me into my blogging journey, and I'm certainly thankful for that. 

I'm "tagging" five of you in the spirit of the game, but please feel no pressure to participate! 

Elaine from California Living

3 comments:

  1. What a fun little game! I loved reading your reflections on each of your posts. =)

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  2. I love the fresh fruit fraiser. The strawberries look so beautiful cut in half (:

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  3. I love seeing these on some of my favorite's blogs! It's like a great flashback of all the good recipes I need to try.

    Tofu is DEFINITELY the most controversial topic I write about...definitely a love/HATE food!

    Thanks for tagging me, love!

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