#uncookedbookproject

Kicked off the (un)Cook(ed)book Project by baking Mary Berry’s famous Cherry Cake recipe. It was delicious - glaze needed to be a little thicker and I left it in the oven just a minute too long, but was just as I expected! #uncookedbookproject #icookthings #ibakethings #maryberry #cherrycake #cookingchallenge

Last nights Madeira Cake is now fully dressed and ready to be eaten! Put a little twist on Mary Berry’s all Lemon recipe by adding orange to the cake and a citrus glaze. . . . . #uncookedbookproject #nerdybaker #madieracake #ibakethings #citruscake #gbbo #maryberryrecipe #maryberry (at Minneapolis, Minnesota)

First time making caramel since home ec in high school! I was real worried, but turned out AMAZING! Whiskey Salted Caramel sauce (thanks @jenisicecreams for the recipe) for the Brownie trifles! #boozybakes #nerdybaker #uncookedbookproject (at Minneapolis, Minnesota)

So I’m finally back in the kitchen after being sick for the better part of two weeks...made Oscar nominee “Boss Baby” themed “baby food” mini trifles for an Oscar viewing party. Whiskey Salted Caramel Brownie: chocolate chip Brownie base, chocolate custard, crumbled brownie, whiskey salted caramel sauce (@jenisicecreams recipe), whipped cream, chocolate shavings. Banana Cream Pie: classic yellow cake base, bananas, creme patisserie (#maryberry recipe), salty graham gravel (@jenisicecreams recipe), whipped cream, and almonds. #uncookedbookproject #nerdybaker #ibakethings #boozybakes #trifles #oscarfood (at Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Some Valentine’s Day baking for the (un)Cook(ed)book Project: Soda Bread with Asiago and Rosemary. The house smelled amazing while this baked and cooled. Soda bread recipe from @paul.hollywood @britishbakeoff. Special thanks to @wesfeeney for flavor suggestions. Plan on making some classic plain soda bread in the next day or two as well. #uncookedbookproject #ibakethings #gaybaker #bread #baking (at Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Today’s (started yesterday) challenge for the (un)Cook(ed)book Project: Cheat’s Sourdough from @britishbakeoff Bake It Better Bread book. Not the prettiest loaves I’ve ever made, but the first time trying sourdough (even if it was the cheat way). Can’t wait to tear one of these open with some soup! #uncookedbookproject #ibakethings #gaybakers #ilovecarbs @paul.hollywood (at Minneapolis, Minnesota)

A project of my own: I was inspired by Whitney over at @theunreadshelf. In addition to many many books, I have a collection of cookbooks. I love them! I love to look at them and get inspiration (or daydream about cooking). I love the way they look on my shelf. But I have many that I’ve only cooked one or two, or even worse, NO recipes from. I either default to old favorites (or variations of things I’ve done in the past) or get recipes online. So I have a challenge for myself: during 2018 I need to cook/bake at least 8 recipes from each of these 9 cookbooks + the added challenge (a la JULIE AND JULIA) of cooking my way (mostly) through @trinehahnemann ‘s Scandinavian Baking. I have chosen these from my shelves because of the variety of recipes, the skills I can hone or learn, and how many of the recipes will push me in new directions. I will definitely be documenting my journey. @altonbrown @amyrosethielen @jenisicecreams @roccodispirito @chefmschwartz #maryberry #bernardclaytonbread #uncookedbookproject #i bake things #i cook things #cookbook hoarder #2018challenge