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Fudgy Salted Banana Pie with Pretzel Crust

Through the years, I have grown a true appreciation for pie- from the process to the end product. I enjoy making pies just as much as I enjoy eating them. Cake used to top my list of favorite desserts, but pie is topping that list now. There is something truly comforting and satisfying about pie. Pie is therapy, beautiful therapy. Producing pie is a truly beneficial stress relief. 

Recipe Testing: Lemon Basil Mascarpone Mousse Torte

Recipe testing is something like a rough draft. It must be done over and over until the recipe is just right. On occasion, you will get it on the first try, which is a fantastic feeling, but this does not happen frequently. All components must be fitting: flavor, texture, physical appearance, and so forth. Thus, recipe testing requires patience, perseverance and time. Although this recipe came out good, it still is not quite there. More basil flavor and mascarpone richness is needed. The texture will need some desirable changes as well, the mouth feel is just not there.  Adaptations must be made and the process will be completed again. 

Sorbetto Breakfast Parfaits

The weather was beautiful outside on Wednesday, so I embraced the day. I started the day off by making sorbetto breakfast parfaits for my siblings and I. A bright, summery and healthy breakfast treat that started us all on the right foot. After which my sister and I went for a walk through the neighborhood; a breath of fresh air and a lovely mind cleansing activity. I brought my camera with and I took pictures of the true beauty that most simply pass by each day without noticing. My sister bought a frozen coffee beverage, in which she sipped on while I took pictures.  It was such a lovely way to start the day.

Strawberries and Cream Cake

I have been learning a lot about myself this year; what I want from this life. This stems to all facets of my life: relationships, career, desires, goals. I have come to acceptance and realizations about certain things. I feel I am continuously learning more and more. The power of the now strikes home for me, especially at my age. This is the age to travel, experience, learn and make mistakes. I want to live a life full of stories, not what if's.

Strawberry Cherry Cobbler

This little lady just had a birthday. It was a wonderful day with wonderful people. I feel so blessed for my loved ones and my birthday was just a demonstration of that. They made me feel truly special in every way. Exhibit A, as you see in the picture below: I came home from work to a room truly "birthdayfied". All of my quoted pictures hung-up throughout my room had been re-quoted so that they all applied to "birthday". These decorations, in my opinion, were far better than the generic kind you find at the store. They exemplify love, creativity and time-well-spent. I could not stop smiling.

Fudgy Chocolate Brownies with sea salt and cocoa nibs

" The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it basically because you feel good, very good when you are near or with them," -Charles Bukowski 

I've been learning a lot about myself this year, what I want from this life, what I want to achieve, my inner most desires and goals. Above all, no matter where I am or what I am doing, I want to be happy. Happiness is my number one goal. This goal, is easier to achieve than one might think. It's just a matter of setting your mind to it, opening your mind to infinite possibilities. I am not worried about successes or failures, for these moments are meant for learning and experiencing. My goal is to be happy and live comfortably with the people dearest to me. I want to surround myself with free spirits and beautiful souls.