Hibernation's Over, Back to My Baking Daze!

Back in the Apron Again...

Not much baking in 2012.   It was a tough year.  My dad was very ill, and I flew back east several times to spend time with him: last Christmas, his birthday, Father's day, my birthday, and then in October when he finally passed.  So... not much desire to bake or blog.  I did make some of my old favorites, like Christmas cookies, and brownies for my dad, and my husband's favorite--pumpkin-cranberry nut bread, but I didn't experiment or try anything new that was blog-worthy. 

But it's a new year, 2013, and so one of my resolutions (don't worry, I only have two) is to explore the world of Italian baking.  Now I haven't started baking yet, so don't  feel guilty about your own New Year's resolutions; however, I have bought the books.  ;)

Maria Bruscino Sanchez's Italian Cookie Tray and Carol Field's The Italian Baker.
                                              
                                              
So once I resume baking and blogging up here in Lake Arrowhead, you can expect my occasional blog-alert emails. 

Hope you are all well and either baking or enjoying the fruits of your favorite baker!

*Baking Daze Tip:  I wrap my stand mixer attachments in a a dish towel and keep them in the bowl.  Less chance of breakage.