Countdown to 30

Today is the official start to my "Countdown to 30" I turn 30 in exactly 8 weeks. I know that it's not just a "coincidence" that I picked up my Commit30 planner and decided to see how many days I have left in my 20's. It was the ONE choice I made today to push through and succeed at achieving my goals this month.

Each day is a learning experience; for faith, emotions, relationships, trust, and creativity. I have committed this month to 10 posts on my blog and to take pictures of all the new things I bake (which leads me to my next update). I have received one of the best opportunities where my passion and career can be combined - I am officially the head baker at Millstone Bake House in Davidson, NC.

Unbelievable in the most exciting way! I fell to my knees when my manager told me about my next steps with Millstone. I had 3 days of training and now I run the bakery. God is GOOD! There is one verse that has stuck with me for a few years now after a friend gave it to me in a small frame, which now sits on my bedside table. Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." This is it. This is the beginning of my future as a baker. No one person knew how this opportunity would come about, but God did and I am so THANKFUL! I was baptized as an adult on November 6, 2016 and have been trying to live out God's plan for me each day. I am not perfect and will never claim to be. I have made mistakes and am still trying to break habits instilled in me for the last 29 years. This is why it has been a learning experience EVERYDAY! I am in an entirely different environment of people, workspace, and expectations, but I know I will succeed.

Now back to the baked goods... The photo above features my very happy face as this was the very first sale of any of my baked goods. It was a slice of coffee cake that I originally made as a simple taste test, but it turned out to be a hit. Below are a few things that I have made over the past 6 months and at Millstone. Most of the photos are simple snapshots. As my baked goods progress, so shall my photography skills. You are always welcome to visit Millstone for a live view and taste of our many pastries.

HAPPY BAKING!

Blueberry Wheat Banana Bread

 Cranberry Vanilla Bean Scones

 Red Velvet Cake with Chocolate Ganache Buttercream

 

Cherry Tarts just going into the oven

 Breakfast Biscuits

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

 Meyer Lemon Blueberry Scones

 Almond Rolls

 Meyer Lemon Curd with housemade Whipped Cream and Meyer Lemon Meltaway Cookies

 Coconut Cake

Blood Orange Curd Cake with a  Meyer Lemon Curd drizzle

 Cranberry Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

 Banana Bread

 Chocolate-Seasame Tarte Soleil