Some of this business comes from trying to check out the amazing culinary opportunities this city has to offer. First off, The Booklarder. This quaint little cookbook store has floor to ceiling shelves of divine cookbooks, from the old to the very new. And the classes, the classes are divine as well. Perfectly geared to this eclectic community in Fremont, I have learned to revel in the sights and smells here. My friend and I recently attended a demo and book signing by the owner of Hotcakes, a bakery/chocolate lover's dream. She demonstrated how to make caramel from scratch, using techniques I'd never seen before. The picture below, courtesy of Booklarder shows this demo. See the entranced individual to the left of Hotcakes owner, Autumn? That's me, in the leopard print. Front row view!
Anyways, I've been hoarding all these fun recipes to share, especially some quinoa granola, and a strawberry-rhubarb spinach smoothie. I know, intriguing.
Hope you all had a happy weekend! My bean sprouts and spinach are sproutin' away in the back yard!
What a nice way to spend an afternoon and to learn about some fun cooking. Everyone looks mesmerized with the cook. Also, I loved all your details in the writing.
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