This month’s challenge was to prepare Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercream, from Great Cakes by Carol Walter. The very lovely & talented Miss Chris of Mele Cotte was our fabulous hostess and I was sooo looking forward to participating in this one because I enjoy everything that Chris creates – she has such a wonderful, heart-felt blog. However, life was crazy-busy this month.
Thank you Chris of Mele Cotte for coming up with this challenge! I can’t wait to do it in August! To see some amazing cakes check out the other Daring Bakers.
I leave you with this photo taken in Sausalito overlooking the San Francisco Bay…. Just a reminder (to myself at least) that there is beauty in balance. Wishing you all an enjoyable, relaxing, even-keel summer.
Hi Amy, There is beauty in balance! Something all us bloggers need to be reminded of (at least I do!)
Life sometimes gets in the way, and summertime is very busy! Oh, how I would love to be in Sausalito overlooking the bay right now! I really love that area, it’s so beautiful there. Enjoy the rest of your summer with your sweet family! Did you feel the earthquake there? I heard it was felt as far as Vegas, hope all is well.
xoxo, Marie
By: Marie on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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Yup, it has been a busy month. I hope you’re enjoying summer–you’re in such a lovely place to enjoy natural beauty!
By: Cakespy on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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We missed you Amy! I hope your enjoying the beautiful weather and summer with your family!
By: Laurie on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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Amy, sometimes life gets too busy for us to do all we want! Can’t wait to see the cake when you do make it!
By: HoneyB on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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So – I’m thinking when life slows down a bit, I should try this baking challenge. To see me back wiould be absolutely HILARIOUS cuz a brotha just can’t do it – unless you count cornbread as the item of choice.
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
By: Darius T. Williams on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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*SWOON*…what beauty & what balance bella. I would give up anything to be there right now. That picture is enough to bring a sense of peace, calm & cool into my morning this very moment…yes, it’s still 37-38degrees C with nothing cool around the corner! Life goes on & moments like these are to be cherished! xoxoxo have a great vacation…
PS Countdown???
By: Deeba on Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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Hi Amy, i have a little something for you at my blog….please do come and pick it up…cheers!!
By: arundati on Thursday, July 31, 2008
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Hi Amy – I was just ready others’ posts on the Daring Baker Challenge, and I thought, hey, I wonder if Amy had time to bake, as she is having a busy summer. So, I come over here and read your post…Wishing you a wonderful and balanced August. The first day of school is on the horizon.
By: Lori Lynn at Taste With The Eyes on Thursday, July 31, 2008
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I LOVE Sausalito! Great shot.
By: Nicole on Thursday, July 31, 2008
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We are in the same boat – I skipped this month’s challenge, but not because I was busy but honestly because the cake reminded me of the opera cake I didn’t have much luck with:)) So I was scared and not daring enough:)))) Beautiful picture from Sausalito! Meaningful. There should be balance in everything we do. Have a great rest of summer!
By: farida on Thursday, July 31, 2008
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I skipped this month too. Summer is just too busy.
Pretty pic! I haven’t been to SF in so long. Happy Summer!
By: RecipeGirl on Thursday, July 31, 2008
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Daunting challenge!!!
By: Sandra Henderson on Friday, August 1, 2008
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Dear Amy, the picture look lovely enjoy your time. Im in the beach now by this weekend is lovely place too. When I come back I will post some pictures, yesterday rain but today is with a little sunshine!! xxxxGloria(I may look the sea from my bedroom!!!)
By: Glori on Saturday, August 2, 2008
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Im the same Gloria you know but I post wrong my name!! a hug! Gloria
By: Gloria on Saturday, August 2, 2008
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Amy Im missed you!! When return to “normal life” visit me !!! xxxxGloria
By: Gloria on Friday, August 8, 2008
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Stopping in to say “Hi” and “MISS YOU!!”
I am watching M.Phelps right now, thinking of G and how we might be watching him in the Olympics someday! WOW! Phelps just broke his world record!! Incredible!!
By: Jane on Saturday, August 9, 2008
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I’m so nervous watching these Olympic games that it is a very good thing there aren’t any gateau’s around or I’d mow them down in world record time tring to keep up with the athletes!
We miss you guys! Oh, did I mention it’s a bit “warm” here?
Loooved the Texas caviar, by the by! Goes fabulously with a mojito! Yuummmay!
By: Susanne Reh on Monday, August 11, 2008
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Amy, Just stopping by to say Hi, are the kids back to school yet? Miss you!
Hugs, Marie
By: Marie on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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