Folks, still writing that dissertation but wanted to share this post on Cakes Throughout U.S. History [INFOGRAPHIC] from the folks over at America's Test Kitchen. This infographic makes me happy:

National Brownie Day is Dec. 8th - Enter to Win FREE Greyston Bakery Brownies!

I'm briefly coming out of dissertation hibernation to share that National Brownie Day is tomorrow AND you can enter a contest to win free Greyston Bakery Brownies and Ben & Jerry's ice cream for a year! Are you grinning your brownie smile yet?

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You may recall that I'm a huge fan of Greyston Bakery and all they are trying to accomplish. It was such an honor to visit their bakery last year and learn how they are baking brownies to help their community grow and thrive.

Here's their information on how to celebrate and win:

The Yonkers-based Greyston Bakery has supplied brownies to Ben & Jerry’s® for over 20 years; so, to celebrate National Brownie Day, December 8^th, Greyston Bakery and Ben & Jerry’s® will be giving away a year’s supply of brownies (144 brownies) and ice cream (52 free pint coupons)to 2 lucky fans! Fans should post their ideal Ben & Jerry’s® ice cream and brownie sundae on Greyston Bakery’s Facebook page for a chance to win.  Entries need to be posted by 11PM EST - Dec 8, 2011.

Greyston Bakery makes over 3,000,000 lbs of brownies each year, a large part of which, goes into making Ben & Jerry’s® ice creams. Greyston Bakery’s brownies can be found in Ben & Jerry’s® favorites, such as Half Baked®, Chocolate Fudge Brownie™ and Dave Mathews Band Magic Brownies™.

Of course, I wouldn't mind if you posted your ideal ice cream and brownie sundae recipe here either. :)

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Dissertation Mode Prevails

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Sorry for the lack of posts lately folks, but dissertation progress must be made and there are still only 24 hours in  a day and not enough coins in my bank account to sample any dessert I desire. Still here, still writing notes for posts, and will post ASAP!

Goodbye Green Monster Cupcake

ARGH - one strike...! As originally posted on Kickass Cupcake's Facebook Page:

"Goodbye Green Monster Cupcake! You are being retired. Enough said."

Réception De L'art Avec Des Pâtisseries Gratuitement! (10/15)

Do you love watercolors? How about free pastry? Or even watercolors of pastry? If so then your inner francophile is in for a special treat!

My friend (and fellow BC PhD student) Johanna Pabst paints beautiful watercolors of "food art, kitchen art, prints and necklaces featuring cupcakes, macaroons, candy, and other delicious stuff." Here's a link to Johanna's store on Etsy where you can check out some of her amazing work.

On Saturday, October 15, she will be exhibiting some of her work at Petit Robert Bistro in Brighton. From the artist:

Please join me for an exhibition of my watercolors inspired by french food and drink, cafes, and delicious things in general.

Les details:
Saturday October 15, 2011
4:30pm-6pm
Petit Robert Bistro Brighton
1414 Commonwealth Avenue
Brighton, MA 02134

Complimentary french pastries and desserts from Petit Robert!

It would mean a lot to see you there! Bring your friends!

RSVP here at the Facebook event page.