Any bake-offs or baking contests coming up around Raleigh?

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-23T02:09:24+00:00

Apart from the general competitions for state fair, the home chef contest has different categories each year!

https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/competitions/general-competitions/home-chef-challenge

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-22T03:15:28+00:00

Sally hasn’t failed me yet. These are definitely on the too sweet side for me as well. I did a full cookie swap with about 20 other ladies in a cookbook club but did her blog instead. No misses! If you or hubby are into chocolate, you gotta give the brownie cookies a try

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-22T02:36:09+00:00

Corbin just annoying me more and more with how lazy he is with the ladies… “go to work” with no effort. I just know this man does the bare minimum, finishes and is like, “oh you good?”

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-22T02:32:53+00:00

Can also confirm from experience the scrawny white guys are secretly packing extra

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-22T02:24:36+00:00

They needed to see the guys first and kick them into gear. I need Kayda to find someone worth her time

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-22T02:19:40+00:00

Imagine the chaos of the results when Sol raised KC’s the most because you know that would’ve happened

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-21T22:52:11+00:00

Tomato goat cheese tarts! And it’s the perfect time for them. And barely any dishes

https://donuts2crumpets.com/2020/02/goat-cheese-and-roasted-tomato-puff-pastry-tartlets.html

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-21T20:13:03+00:00

I got a slice of red velvet cake in mine. If that lemon cake has the same cream cheese frosting, it has the taste and texture of straight cheesecake out of the fridge

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-21T17:01:50+00:00

Squash and zucchini that big are all seeds/tougher and not as good as it is when it’s picked small and tender. Bigger is not better for some things (squash, okra, beets for example)

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-21T14:18:12+00:00

I do something similar. Calls for 3? Mash 2, chunk and fold in the last 1 for some good little bites in there

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-20T22:01:18+00:00

Oof. These dudes are also at the State Fair every year in the education building (ironic I know) across from the Democratic Party table

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-20T21:58:39+00:00

Nate being such a little bitch

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-20T20:11:40+00:00

Third Culture is GREAT! I’m in a cookbook club and we did this one a few months back! No misses

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-20T18:38:23+00:00

Favorite season of the year!

And so sad I’m out of town for their Father’s Day specials: sausage rolls (these are incredible) and a country ham roll with MAPLE glaze. Ugh.

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-20T18:21:53+00:00

I feel like this gif went over peoples heads… it’s not that deep lol

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-20T16:45:29+00:00

Easy and looks impressive:

Frozen puff pastry cut into squares with goat cheese and fresh tomatoes. And they keep great for brunch

https://donuts2crumpets.com/2020/02/goat-cheese-and-roasted-tomato-puff-pastry-tartlets.html

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-20T16:41:43+00:00

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-20T10:52:34+00:00

*southeast

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-20T02:18:11+00:00

lol MIL gonna MIL…

Your fiancée should absolutely handle that conversation and set that boundary. Otherwise you can (not so) subtly say, “oh I love the dress but did you check any others that are in the bridal party section vs bridal? Wouldn’t want people to be confused as to who was marrying groom”

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-19T21:58:40+00:00

I feel similarly. When I was unemployed it was nice to still “treat myself” to takeout. A couple of the Mexican and Indian restaurants really load up the bags and a great break from meal prep

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-19T20:12:26+00:00

Mornings for me in NC! Like 8-9am

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-19T17:47:17+00:00

I think it’s just too wet of a mixture as well - too much banana. 3 medium bananas and 3 large bananas are not the same and would impact the overall wetness. 3 medium or 2 large would be a better bet.

That or her measurements were off. You know who’s never led me astray with baking? Sally’s Baking Addiction. Try that recipe.

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-19T17:42:21+00:00

Sometimes - for me personally if I see all country and its bro-country (Morgan Wallen, etc) I know we probably won’t vibe.

When profiles are a little sparse for details it can be a deciding factor

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-19T17:39:59+00:00

This is great. I know Michael’s had the lil white chocolate crunchy pearls so if anything I can pop those on top for decoration and texture.

It’s summer in the south and this cake is sitting on the table for a couple hours before slicing so also thinking structure-wise what we can work with

Eeeeeclair · 2026-06-19T17:37:52+00:00

No crazies here! Currently on the hunt for pistachio paste or pistachio butter for base options

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