Happy Saturday! I've had my first order on Thursday (thanks, Analisa!) and am on my way to getting Baking for the People off the ground. =) Yay!
I'm going to take the time to update you guys on my stay in Texas. I went to Chappell Hill (the home of the Bluebonnet Festival) today with Jen McCarty. Her husband's family owns some property there, and every year, the McCartys go camping there. They were kind enough to invite me along, and I went for the day. A lot of firsts for me--first off, you know how you see those "country" places on tv and the movies? Well, I was there today, and boy, was it pretty and peaceful! If I could, I would totally build a country home there. Another first was shooting a rifle--I've never fired a gun in my life, and when I hit the target twice, it was AWESOME! However, I don't think I will be getting a gun anytime soon. =) Lastly, I also played horseshoes, and let me tell you, I kinda sorta suck at it. heh. But it was fun nonetheless to be doing things I've never done before. I've gotta tell you, though I am still trying to figure out why I'm here in Houston, I'm making the best of time here. I love trying new things, and in Houston, I gotta tell you, I've had many firsts--riding a mechanical bull, going to crawfish boils, eating southern food, shooting a gun, playing horseshoes, etc. It's been an awesome experience when I've been able to play. haha. I hope that I never lose my sense of adventure.
Anyhow, back to Baking for the People. I am in the process of researching and looking for homeless and women's shelters and setting up times and dates so that I can bring baked goods to them. I will most definitely keep you guys updated when I hook up with them. And I'm also thinking about a bake-sale, so I'll let you know when that happens. That's all for now, I think.
I would like to thank all of you guys who responded to my post--I really appreciate it. You guys are awesome! And a special thank you to my parents for being my financial sponsors. =) I obvious would never have gotten through college and grad school without you guys supporting me, and now, you're continuing to bankroll my dreams. Thanks and much gratitude and appreciation.
Cheers,
Jen
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Saturday, April 7, 2007
Baking for the People
I'm not sure where I should I start, but I guess explaining where this concept came from would be good, heh?
As many of you know, I developed a love for baking when I got home from my internship in Hong Kong. Being a girl who destroyed boxed brownies in high school, I stayed away from the oven and kitchen pretty much my whole life. However, one day, during the fall semester of my second year in grad school, I decided to I wanted to bake. I made an applesauce spice cake, and the rest is history.
Throughout these past two years, I've baked a whole variety of cookies, breads, cakes, and pastries. I've also watched a ton of food network to help with my baking and cooking. =) As my sister, Jackie, likes to say, I'm obsessed. Anyhow, I mainly try to make the baked goods tasty and true to their name, but I have to admit that I do lack in presentation. With the help of many cookbooks, recipe websites, online technique videos, and the food network, it's slowly improving, but it's slow. However, I promise that the taste will compensate for the presentation. =)
Post-graduation from grad school and after the disappointment of the CDC fellowship, I am now in Houston. Without many friends, family, and coworkers to bake for, I've really not been in the kitchen much. As I've always said, baking is an out for me. It allows me to forget about my problems and just enjoy the process of making good food. And so in Houston, being alone, it's been hard for me to adjust and adapt, but recently, I've found that baking helps me here as it did in the past. Not only that, but this afternoon, as I was driving down the I-10 feeder, there was a woman asking for food, so I simply gave her some of the leftover cinnamon buns that I had baked last night. She was so happy and grateful. So, this is what I'm proposing--rather than not baking at all, I plan on starting up a charity.
I will provide my baking services for you guys--just name what you want, and I'll attempt to make it. =) If it can't be done, I'll let you know asap. All I am asking for is compensation for the ingredients (and shipping if necessary), and all of the money will then either be donated to charity or if I see someone in need like I did today, I will provide some sort of food or meal. This way, I can bake and help people at the same time, and you'll be helping out! Just email me if you guys want something, and please spread the word to your friends and family!
I want to thank all of you in advance for your support, friendship, and love. It's been a rough six months here in Houston, and without you guys, I wouldn't still be here. I don't think I would have ever made it here in fact, so thank you so much. Y'all mean more to me than you will ever know. I miss you, and I hope to see you guys soon. I really hope this works out because as St. Ignatius said, we're to be men and women for others.
AMDG, and Happy Easter!
Jen
As many of you know, I developed a love for baking when I got home from my internship in Hong Kong. Being a girl who destroyed boxed brownies in high school, I stayed away from the oven and kitchen pretty much my whole life. However, one day, during the fall semester of my second year in grad school, I decided to I wanted to bake. I made an applesauce spice cake, and the rest is history.
Throughout these past two years, I've baked a whole variety of cookies, breads, cakes, and pastries. I've also watched a ton of food network to help with my baking and cooking. =) As my sister, Jackie, likes to say, I'm obsessed. Anyhow, I mainly try to make the baked goods tasty and true to their name, but I have to admit that I do lack in presentation. With the help of many cookbooks, recipe websites, online technique videos, and the food network, it's slowly improving, but it's slow. However, I promise that the taste will compensate for the presentation. =)
Post-graduation from grad school and after the disappointment of the CDC fellowship, I am now in Houston. Without many friends, family, and coworkers to bake for, I've really not been in the kitchen much. As I've always said, baking is an out for me. It allows me to forget about my problems and just enjoy the process of making good food. And so in Houston, being alone, it's been hard for me to adjust and adapt, but recently, I've found that baking helps me here as it did in the past. Not only that, but this afternoon, as I was driving down the I-10 feeder, there was a woman asking for food, so I simply gave her some of the leftover cinnamon buns that I had baked last night. She was so happy and grateful. So, this is what I'm proposing--rather than not baking at all, I plan on starting up a charity.
I will provide my baking services for you guys--just name what you want, and I'll attempt to make it. =) If it can't be done, I'll let you know asap. All I am asking for is compensation for the ingredients (and shipping if necessary), and all of the money will then either be donated to charity or if I see someone in need like I did today, I will provide some sort of food or meal. This way, I can bake and help people at the same time, and you'll be helping out! Just email me if you guys want something, and please spread the word to your friends and family!
I want to thank all of you in advance for your support, friendship, and love. It's been a rough six months here in Houston, and without you guys, I wouldn't still be here. I don't think I would have ever made it here in fact, so thank you so much. Y'all mean more to me than you will ever know. I miss you, and I hope to see you guys soon. I really hope this works out because as St. Ignatius said, we're to be men and women for others.
AMDG, and Happy Easter!
Jen
ps. Here's a link for some photos of my baked goods...I'll post a list of everything that I've made within the next couple of days. Thanks!
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/album?c=jengylee&aid=576460762368874223&pid=&wtok=G1FnAsAxPkIIIXemyzxB1w--&ts=1175923008&.src=ph
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