It took my two weeks to actually put it together, but I think I did alright on this Daring Bakers Challenge, don’t you?

Fudgey and chocolatey and covered in chocolate jimmies!

For Sophia’s birthday, I surprised her with this chocolate cake with caramel buttercream.

When disaster struck flipping this TWD out of the pan, I didn’t panic and made bundt balls.

My slightly sad attempt at making turkey decorated cake balls.

Look at that crisp!

With a bowl and a blender, you can whip those brown bananas into some comforting banana bread.

I heart waffles!

Although I’m not quite sure if I used molasses or not, these cookies were good!

Hot Biscuits! Substituting pumpkin for sweet potato made for some yummy treats.

I just couldn’t rest until I made these…

My try at some royal icing decorating.

My coworkers never guessed the ingredient in these!

My second Daring Bakers Challenge: Vols-au-vents filled with mocha peppercorn mousse. Yum!

A delicious and welcome reminder of home for this expat.

In my battles against fruit decay, I totally won with this pear butter.

Really chocolatey cookies that stay moist!

My candy decoration for a princess themed party.

Crispy and chewy and gluten-free!

Biscotti so good, it landed me a job!

My first attempt at at TWD challenge. Sweet plums embedded in a crust of tender brioche. Yum!

An egg roll cupcake with sweet and sour glaze.