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August 30, 2015
Sally’s Candy Addiction Book Tour Schedule & Giveaway.
Friends! Bakers! Fellow candy addicts! Let me present you with the Sally’s Candy Addiction book tour schedule. I’m so happy to be traveling all over to meet you! Who’s ready to chat about all things baking, candy, sprinkles, peanut butter, and maybe even dogs? That’s not weird. Anyway. Please come hang out with me in real life so I don’t look awkward by myself.
Sally’s Candy Addiction cookbook will be released on September 29th. ♥ Pre-order here: Quarto Knows, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound, Indigo, Apple iBookstore (eBook), Kobo (eBook), Google Play (eBook).
Alright, here’s the schedule! You can easily find this schedule on my official book tour page under the menu tab *COOKBOOKS*.
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August 29, 2015
Favorite Snaps from Sarah’s Wedding.
Happy Saturday, bakers! Doing anything fun this weekend? While I’m finalizing some book tour details, I want to share some super special photos with ya. Is anyone else in love with looking at other peoples’ wedding photos? It’s one of my new hobbies. Browsing Pinterest and stalking wedding pics that aren’t my own.
Anyhoo.
My sister and brother-in-law had their especially stunning wedding day back in June. Sarah and Charlie got married in Baltimore, a city where they met and started their life together before moving to St. Louis. (I’m going to St. Louis on my book tour! The full book tour schedule will be posted on my blog this Monday. Check back!)
Out of all 900 photos taken by my dear friend Megan Brodie Photography, here are a few favorites capturing the day. The breezy waterfront, vibrant shades of purple, and all the romantic details that made up June 20th!
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Favorite Snaps from Sarah’s Wedding!
Happy Saturday, bakers! Doing anything fun this weekend? While I’m finalizing some book tour details, I want to share some super special photos with ya. Is anyone else in love with looking at other peoples’ wedding photos? It’s one of my new hobbies. Browsing Pinterest and stalking wedding pics that aren’t my own.
Anyhoo.
My sister and brother-in-law had their especially stunning wedding day back in June. Sarah and Charlie got married in Baltimore, a city where they met and started their life together before moving to St. Louis. (I’m going to St. Louis on my book tour! The full book tour schedule will be posted on my blog this Monday. Check back!)
Out of all 900 photos taken by my dear friend Megan Brodie Photography, here are a few favorites capturing the day. The breezy waterfront, vibrant shades of purple, and all the romantic details that made up June 20th!
© Sally’s Baking Addiction 2012
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August 27, 2015
Brown Sugar Buttermilk Banana Donuts with Dark Chocolate Glaze.
Ummmm. Quite the long name for sucha cute little donut, no?
And to be totally clear, these are baked brown sugar buttermilk banana donuts with dark chocolate glaze. I wanted to save myself from an embarrassingly long recipe title, so I removed one word. Sneaky.
Today’s donuts came to life after I spied a very sad brown spotty banana in my fruit bowl. I normally loooove eating tragic looking bananas, but it was Friday and I felt like seizing the day. With donuts!
Can you handle that silky smooth dark chocolate glaze??!?!! We’ll get to that in a minute. First, the donuts. They taste like little rings of banana bread. And you know what that means right? This recipe title would be a novel! Baked brown sugar buttermilk banana bread donuts with dark chocolate glaze. I spared you!
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August 25, 2015
Baking Basics: Dutch-process & Natural Cocoa Powder.
Welcome back to my beloved baking basics series where I blab about nerdy baking things. If you’re a curious baker like I am, grab a cup of coffee with me and stick around! Especially if you like chocolate.
Today I’m demystifying the difference between dutch-process and natural cocoa powder. Like this head-scratcher, the difference between these two types of unsweetened cocoa powders is beyond confusing. When I first began, most explanations I saw on the internet left me even more puzzled than when I started reading. So, let me break things down for you in regular terms.
There are two types of unsweetened cocoa powder: dutch-processed and natural. The two have different chemical properties and, therefore, different little jobs in a recipe.
First, let’s find out what cocoa powder actually is.
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August 23, 2015
Healthier Treat: Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds.
A chocolate treat to feel good about!
I’m really, really excited about this “recipe.” For many reasons!
(1) Chocolate.
(2) It’s DARK chocolate. ♥
(3) Simple. 4 ingredients.
(4) Wholesome and healthy. Well, compared to skillet brownies at least.
(5) Sweet and salty! Sweet and salty!
These were inspired by a carton of Trader Joes sea salt & turbinado sugar chocolate almonds that Marie brought with her when she visited. Aka the snack I COULD NOT STOP EATING. Have you ever tried them before? If so, you know the struggle.
Turns out, making them at home is cheaper. And homemade always tastes better than store-bought. Case in point. (←pop-tarts!!)
The number one ingredient is, duh, almonds. Since there are so little ingredients in this snack, make sure you’re using high quality. The almonds? Diamond of California. No ifs, ands, or buts. Fresh, unsalted, nutrient-dense whole almonds. Doesn’t get much healthier than that! And now, the chocolate.
I’d like to take a dip in there myself!
Whoaaa. That sounded really awkward. You know what I mean.
Remember, quality ingredients are key. Use pure chocolate (not chocolate chips). I opted for bittersweet chocolate, but semi-sweet works just as well. If sweeter chocolate is more your style, milk or even white chocolate works too.
A helpful tool = this 3-piece dipping tool set. These inexpensive tools will be your lifesaver when you begin making Sally’s Candy Addiction recipes next month! I use the 3-pronged tool for these to help lift the almonds out of the chocolate pool and shake off as much excess chocolate as I can. It helped me separate the almonds so I wasn’t left with chocolate almond clusters– rather, individual chocolate almonds.
The finishing touch is a sprinkle of sea salt and turbinado sugar (I use Sugar In The Raw). Any coarse sugar works! I loooooove the added crunch the sugar gives and the flavor balance of the sea salt. The nuts are wonderful simply coated in chocolate, but the light sprinkle of sugar & salt turns them up about 10 notches.
Only 4 simple, convenient ingredients transformed into something extraordinary. And within minutes too! Plus, they’re a good source of protein, energy, and let’s not forget all that glorious sweet and salty crunch. Mmm. Seriously, make these today.
Follow me on Instagram and tag #sallysbakingaddiction so I can see all the SBA recipes you make! ♥
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Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds
Yield: 1 and 1/2 cups
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
A chocolate treat to feel good about!
Ingredients:
6 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet high quality chocolate
1 and 1/2 cups unsalted raw almonds, such as Diamond of California Whole Almonds
sea salt
turbinado sugar (or any coarse/raw sugar)
Directions:
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or (carefully!) use the microwave. For the microwave, place the chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl. Melt in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment until completely melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can temper the chocolate. If tempering, do not store finished nuts in the refrigerator.
Stir the almonds into the chocolate, making sure to coat each one. Using a dipping tool or a fork, lift the almonds out of the chocolate one by one or only a couple at a time (you don't want them all sticking together!), gently tap the tool/fork against the side of the bowl to release excess chocolate, and place onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining almonds.
Sprinkle almonds with a little sea salt and turbinado sugar, then allow chocolate to completely set. I placed the baking sheet in the refrigerator to speed it up!
Store chocolate covered almonds in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
Additional Notes:
For extra flavor, try toasting the almonds first! Simply spread them out onto a large baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes at 300°F (149°C). Allow to slightly cool before coating with chocolate.
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Another healthier treat? Try my mint chocolate energy bites!
I’m working with Diamond of California to bring you this recipe!
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August 20, 2015
Candy Sugar Cookies & a Video!
A soft, crisp-edged candy shaped sugar cookie inspired by my new cookbook!
39 days! 39 days! 39 days!
Sally’s Candy Addiction cookbook will be here before we know it, sweeping the world one sweet confection at a time. I cannot wait for you to hold this new cookbook in your hands. This very excitement makes all the sleepless nights, headaches, photography stress (try shooting a cookbook in GRAY winter!), effort, and tears all worth it. I wrote this cookbook for YOU. Make sure you read the dedication page.
You can pre-order my cookbook here: Amazon ♥ Barnes and Noble ♥ Indiebound ♥ Indigo. Speaking of Candy Addiction, I’m sharing the official book tour schedule on my blog on August 31st! Please check back for the dates and locations. We’re just finishing up some details during the next week.
To celebrate my cookbook’s upcoming release, I made candy shaped sugar cookies! This is not a recipe in the book. Rather, it’s a simple sugar cookie recipe that I’ve shared on my blog before. Surely you’ve tried them, right? This is my go-to recipe when I want to make festive cookie cutter cookies for holidays, parties, and other events. Soft centers, crisp edges, flat surface, simple ingredients, easy to decorate, and the cookie dough holds its shape when baked.
This is a sugar cookie recipe you need to try.
And I decided to get you extra excited about these candy cookies AND my cookbook’s release with the most adorable little video in all the land.
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August 18, 2015
10 More Tips for Growing Your Food Blog.
Hi! Here’s a little mid-week break from the kitchen. After linking to my 10 tips for growing your food blog over this past weekend, I felt inspired to continue the conversation this week.
The internet is saturated with blogs and, as a result, it’s becoming more and more difficult to stand out and build an audience. I touched on this last week in this article. But the truth of the matter is that if something’s been done before, it can be done again. If you stay motivated and work harder than anyone you know, you have the power to make a name for yourself in the blogworld.
Alright, let’s get started. You have a food blog, you love it, and you want to take your blog to the next level. Perhaps someday a full time job? You have the power to do it! Today I’m sharing 10 more tips to help you write engaging content and ultimately build a solid readership base.
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August 16, 2015
Zucchini Fritters with Garlic Herb Yogurt Sauce.
Perfectly golden brown, crispy, and light zucchini fritters. Hold onto this recipe!
Haaaaaappy Monday!
Another summer weekend gone in the blink of an eye. I’m uncomfortable with how much “back to school”-age I’m seeing around every corner. To escape from reality, you could find me at the beach all weekend.
Is it just me or do some things just taste better at the beach? Like, corn on the cob. Actually, that’s always fabulous. Ok, juicy watermelon? Mmmmm. Cheesy pizza, chocolate chip cookies, loaded nachos, iced coffee, mango margaritas. Oh! And thick buttermilk pancakes from the diner. Favorite! Don’t tell my recipe I said that.
So after all those epic summer eats, I came home to a couple leftover zucchini fritters. These crispy rounds show summer who’s boss. I don’t even know what that means but they’re definitely the best use for your zucchini and answer to your weeknight dinner prayers. I CAN’T GET ENOUGH.
Can I just say right here right now how much I love sharing dinner recipes with you?? I’m blown away how much you’re loving this crazy simple chicken bake and my favorite way to eat salmon. So hopefully you’ll love these fritters just as much.
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August 15, 2015
Saturday Seven, 23.
Saturday again! Hallelujah, I’m at the beach this weekend. My first beach trip all summer. Where did this summer go. I mean, it’s mid-August all of a sudden?!
I just, can’t.
However, with September around the corner you know that means Sally’s Candy Addiction is almost here! I have butterflies in my stomach. I’m anxiously awaiting my advanced copy in the mail. By the way, did you see the Look Inside feature on Amazon yet? You can only view it on a computer, not a mobile device.
You can pre-order my cookbook here: Qbookshop ♥ Amazon ♥ Barnes and Noble ♥ Indiebound ♥ Indigo. Speaking of Candy Addiction, I’m sharing the official book tour schedule on my blog on August 31st! Please check back for the dates and locations. We’re just finishing up some details during these next 2 weeks.
Oh my gosh! I almost forgot. I posted photos from our trip to the world famous Stemilt Orchard on my photography blog yesterday. Question. Are you having trouble subscribing or following my new photography blog? You can easily click over to it using the Photography tab at the very top of this page. (Scroll all the way up!)
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