Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook - (Review) - Sweeties, You're Going to Like this one!

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Hey all you sweets-lovers out there!

You're going to like this book!

I purchased the e-book last week, and will probably have to get a hard copy- because I like to make written notes when I make the recipes.

I just made the Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Frosting and 

OH MAN!!!

They are freaking AWESOME, for lack of a better word.  This is a new way for me to use up bananas!

I made one substitution- 1/4 cup sour cream in the frosting instead of 1/4 cup of heavy cream.

It gave it a nice little tang!

I love southern cooks and southern recipes.

Simply because I love to bake.

And I love to eat something sweet.

I can't wait to try some of the other recipes.

The ingredients called for in the recipes are mostly common ones.  Some of them are ones that must be specific to their bakery, but they give you resources in the back of the book, if you want to mail-order anything you can't find.

The crumb on this little tasty cake is delicate and moist and just downright perfect!
It's made with cake flour.  The chocolate chips do go to the bottom, but I don't care!
The taste is absolutely perfect.  I really love it with my sour cream in the chocolate frosting.
I think this would be a perfect birthday cupcake.

I Have a Confession to Make.....

I don’t mind being

Fat.

I like eating good food.

I spend a lot of time thinking about food.

I collect cookbooks.

I spent most of my life in a job where I had to worry about my weight.  I was always a little bit “chubby” in middle school and high school, until I turned 17.  Then miraculously,  with no effort, I slimmed down and was actually kind of beautiful. 

Now, my feet hurt if I walk too far, my hips hurt if I sit too long, and I can’t find too many clothes that will make me look beautiful. 

I've been struggling with middle age, hot flashes, menopause.

I’ve tried to lose some fat, but before that can happen I have to SEVERELY cut down what I eat in order for any fat to come off, which means I have to practically eat NOTHING. 

It’s not worth it.

I can’t see the point of making myself miserable just so I can be skinny and wear “hot pants” (short shorts). 

I have found some clothes that cover my fat, they’re not too tight. I don’t wear dresses.   I wear athletic shoes.  I am comfortable. 

Something drastic would have to happen  for me to stop eating.  In the meantime, while I’m waiting for that dramatic moment,  I will visit, and you must visit NOW

The Pioneer Woman’s website— Ree Drummond—I love that woman!

Hurry, hurry—GO NOW!   Eat, eat, Little Bird!

XXOO,  BB