And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25
This was an eventful year for baking, eating, traveling, sharing, fitness, “clicking photos”, and spending time with family and friends. I am immensely grateful for the opportunities I have taken advantage of and the people who have helped me make all the happy memories I will take into 2020. While I try to focus on one theme a month, I will take this opportunity to share a little of the rest of my year and what goes on (mostly what I eat) when I am not baking. I am also including some of my favorite bakes as repeats, because they left a lasting impression on my family. Prost, cheers, and the best wishes for you in 2020!
Easter Cheesecake Bread 
Romanian Easter Bread, prebaked
Game of Thrones Party – Austrian made 
Zell am See 
Baby Birds born on our patio 
Rösti – dinner in Innsbruck
Going home to Austria was one of the highlights of my year. Not only did I get to spend time with friends and family, but the food was a blessing of its own. We learned how to make Slovakian haluski, ate the best homemade sunflower seed (dressing) salad, and finally devoured (my favorite German dish) Maultaushen. My adventures also took me on a 1,700 mile car ride through the South US, a couple of trips up the Washington Monument, to my first and second Great Lakes (Michigan and Erie), a pleasant surprise with Milwaukee impressing us more than Chicago did, and warm beaches in south Florida.
Botanical Gardens 
Coffee Bundt cake 
Chicago 
Milwaukee Tetris Tots 
Homemade Haluski 
Making Haluski (Slovakia style) 
Too many bananas = cereal 
Milwaukee dinner table underwater 
Patti melt 
Lots of dishes with the scrub daddy 
Smoothies in martini glasses
Maumee Bay 
First pizza of 2019 
Tony Packo’s
DelightMeMonthly Ice Cream 
Ice Cream Party 
Freshly Squeezed 
Chris Club 2.0
GA Aquarium 
Birthday Cake 
Cheese Pyramid 
Acrylic Pours+ 
Petit Fours 
Spinach Cream Puffs 
BurgerIm 
Squash Stir Fry
Biscotti! 
Favs from Cheesecake Factory 
Homemade Vegan Granola 
Stain Glass Windows 
Road Trip 
Free Waffle House at Church 
Learning Nutrition and Watercolor 
Zucchini Balls
We baked pasta, pizza, breads, cakes, biscotti, gingerbread, and cookies in addition to learning the art of custards, healthy eating, and chocolate.
Apple Pie 
Port Charlotte Bay 
All Time Favorite Food – Salad 
Savory Roasted Carrots/Celery 
How many truffles did we make?
Cirque du Soleil 
Unicorn and Alpaca Cookies 
High Rise Quiche 
Homemade Pretzels 
Christmas Loaves 
Gingerbread Friends 
Ted’s Bulletin – In-House Poptart
In 2020 look for some of our favorites and many more new and exciting themes. We are wishing you pleasant memories, comfortable beds, and full stomachs for the new year. Looking forward to these 366 days, Year of the Rat, Olympics in Japan, maybe a couple of trips to new countries, 4 baby boys joining us, and PB fitness goals!
Look out 2020, here we come.
Food of the Month 