While I have a more detailed list of resolutions for this year than ever before a few have edged their way in -- developed as a result of some gifts I have received this holiday season. This first book was a little gift to myself. When I discovered that my eyes were tricking themselves, seeing macaroon when I read macaron and noticing that cookies labeled as macaroons looked nothing like the coconut goodies I was used to, I got uber confused. Upon investigation I realized I am not the only one. I had to investigate. As soon as I read,"Making macarons {are a} notoriously difficult recipe to master and a frustrating endeavor for the amateur baker." over at Wikipedia, naturally it became a curiosity. Once I discovered what this, oh-so-cute-confection was it popped up while shopping for Christmas gifts and without a thought added it to my cart. Of course a Japanese pastry chef has mastered them and created the most delightful little book to grow the love. So now resolution #1 is to learn and hopefully master them enough that they will be in my 2010 repertoire of Christmas goodies.
This next book, well, I think the library might be confused about who owns it. I now have my own copy! It is a great reference and a fantastic inspirational nudge. Now it is in the library's collection to inspire others.
This next one was my hubby's idea all on his own. Is he trying to tell me something? This book is so drippingly cute and dare I assume ultra sweet. So to the pile of resolutions Hello, Cupcake! has been added. Our own little sweetie will be having a 1st birthday before we know it and I imagine his celebration cake will be a fabulous conglomeration of cupcakes -- really cute cupcakes.
Now my mother would say, "Don't encourage her." That is, not to pick up another craft but my hubby again was drawn to this book. Being the whimsical guy that he is, these little critters spoke to him. He got it for me from the library and then decided I needed this title in my personal library as well. Needle felting looks quite easy and rather meditative so I am thinking it is something I can do while watching TV, maybe?
So while these aren't resolutions I necessarily planned on... goals love company, right?
