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Inspired by Olympic gold medalist Lydia Jacoby.

Original reddit post

Welcome to Week 30! This week, we're going for the gold with an Olympic-themed bake. Let the spirit of the Olympics inspire you! You can create something that embodies the essence of the games, like Olympic ring cookies, medal cupcakes, or even a cake decorated with the colors of the Olympic rings. Alternatively, bake a treat from the country you're rooting for—explore traditional desserts from around the world and bring a bit of international flavor to your kitchen.

You can also take inspiration from the original Olympic games and go to Ancient Greece, like a Grecian Temple Cake, or Olive Oil Breadsticks

Whether you’re baking the teams you are rooting for does well or not as well, we hope you enjoy this Olympic week; we can’t wait to see your creations!

If you are feeling lost, here are some ideas to get you started:

Olympic Torch Cupcakes - Cupcakes with orange and yellow frosting swirled to look like flames, set in an ice cream cone.

Flag Tart - A ganache tart decorated with the flag of the country you’re rooting for, using colored frosting or fruit.

Olympic Ring Donuts - Decorate round donuts with icing in the colors of the Olympic rings.

Medal Cookies - Bake cookies and top them with gold, silver, and bronze frosting and edible decorations.

Happy baking!

Acryllic paint on paper. Part of my series based on whatever fiction I'm reading. This was inspired by CJ Tudor's The Other People.

I've been trying to do abstracts, but since this book evoked no feelings whatsoever, I had to go in a more literal direction. It's a mediocre thriller with a weird paranormal subplot that leads nowhere.

We had a Deadpool theme party, one of the activities was a bunch of unicorn coloring pages. I made this one my own with gouache paint.

Acryllic paint on paper

Part of a series of abstract paintings inspired by whatever fiction book I'm reading. This one is from Paul Tremblay's The Pallbearers Club.

Brief book review: Imagine Stranger Things but the only characters are Robin and the kid that bullied Eleven in season 1, and absolutely nothing supernatural or even interesting happens, whatsoever. If you're not into a lot of navel-gazing by self-admittedly unlikable characters and lots of name dropping bands, give this one a miss.

Recipe. I left off the ganache and pistachios. The cake is delicious, but my butter was too warm and the frosting didn't hold up well. I was also too lazy and cheap to make my own unicorn decorations for this deadpool party.

Original reddit post

Welcome to Week 29! This week, we're focusing on superfoods, those nutrient-packed ingredients that can take your baked goods to the next level. Think chia seeds, quinoa, berries, nuts, and more. Not only do these ingredients add a health boost, but they also bring unique flavors and textures to your creations.

If you're not sure where to start, don't worry! Here are a few recipes to inspire you:

Quinoa Chocolate Cake - A hearty and delicious chocolate cake.

Cashew Goji Berry Bars - Crunchy and packed with nutrients.

Superfood Breakfast Cookies - A perfect snack to boost your energy.

Nut and Seed Bread - A dense and flavorful bread packed with superfoods.

Happy baking!

Ink on paper.

I'm trying a new thing, where I make abstract art based on whatever fiction book I'm reading. This was inspired by Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus.

Brief book review: ignore the blurb, the book is no where near as exciting as it promises. But if you're interested in a slow-paced gothic story, with an almost steampunk style of magic and a beautiful aesthetic, it's worth a read.

Working AC doesn't get installed until Tuesday, so baking is still not happening in this house. I had a couple homemade meringue cookies left in the freezer, so I mixed them into some homemade bourbon dark chocolate ice cream.

Original reddit post

Welcome to Week 28 of our 52 Weeks of Baking Challenge! We’re officially past the halfway mark, and it’s been amazing to see all your creations so far. This week, we’re diving into the light and airy world of meringue. Whether you’re a fan of crisp meringue kisses, fluffy pavlovas, or decadent meringue-topped pies, this challenge is sure to test your skills and creativity.

So preheat your ovens, whip up those egg whites, and let’s see what delightful meringue masterpieces you come up with.

Not sure where to start? No worries! Here are some ideas:

Classic Pavlova - A meringue-based dessert topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

(Vegan) Meringue Cookies - Light and airy cookies that can be flavored with vanilla, chocolate, or fruit extracts.

Lemon Meringue Pie - A tangy lemon curd filling topped with a fluffy meringue.

Swiss Meringue Buttercream - A silky smooth frosting perfect for cakes and cupcakes.

Happy baking!

Acryllic on paper.

Acryllic and ink on paper.