I don’t know about you, but I’ve always wanted to try to make incredibly difficult, or at least complicated, desserts. The kinds of desserts that require planning, and time, and that I’d be willing to pay for at a restaurant. But getting motivated to do that is another story. I feel like if I am going to be spending extra time preparing something, it should be for manicotti, or some sort of main dish, not a delectable, but probably not too good for you, treat.
Well, that’s about to change. At least once a month. I joined The Daring Kitchen, after seeing it on my friend Melanie’s blog. It’s a pretty cool project, and they’ve got this whole super secret thing going on each month, so that just makes it seem more fun. Once you join, you gain access to their secret message boards, where a recipe is posted at the same time each month. The host of that month’s recipe sets forth the rules, and everyone must make the recipe just as directed. Then, on the reveal date, you post your experience on your blog, with a special tag, and you get to see how everyone else did.
There’s two dares you can join: baking and cooking. I chose to only do the baking, as I’m pretty sure I’ll like everything there is (as will my family!). I mean, just look at what August’s challenge was! It’s only one recipe a month, so I think that’s pretty do-able, and there’s a little bit of accountability since you know other people are also baking it (and you get kicked off if you miss too many challenges). Or I guess you could wait till everyone’s posted and then make the recipe, but I like being a part of a secret baking society.
While I’m on the subject of food (and since I haven’t actually done a challenge yet; have to wait till Oct), I started looking around at a bunch of food blogs. Man, did that make me hungry! The pictures some of these people take are amazing! Thought I’d share a few that caught my eye:
Gluten a go go: Filled with recipes for those with allergy issues
Tuesdays with Dorie: Same concept as the Daring Kitchen, only more frequent, and you must own the book, written by Dorie Greenspan. The food looks amazing!
A whisk and a spoon: She’s a Tuesday baker, and I love her pictures!
bell’ alimento: Beautiful. Food. Design. Just beautiful.
Well, I think that’s enough for today. I’m hungry now. Really, really hungry.
The Daring Kitchen
