Baking Weekend

About 2 weeks ago I went to Lexington to spend time with friends. Of course I brought baked goods because I love to cook for others and it gave me an excuse to use my new mixer a bunch of times.

Treats included:

Coconut Cupcakes



Cake-like Sugar Cookies



And Chocolate Peanut Butter Blondies



Capping off the weekend was a trip to Magee's for chocolate croissants and a trip to the Lexington Farmer's Market at Cheapside.

Impromptu Speedy Road Trip

I have my first day of orientation on Thursday (my job "officially" does not start until August) and found out that I needed another copy of my transcript. So this meant that I made a quick trip to Lexington today. I accomplished quite a bit in 5 hours.

After going to the post office and getting gas in Louisville I was on my way. I have been driving the Louisville-Lexington route so many times over the last 6 years that it always seems that I get there quickly. Two major benefits about getting transcripts during the summer: 1) I was able to pick it up immediately instead of waiting 2 business days, and 2) I was able to park right outside the building...that is unheard of at UK's campus.

I then did a little shopping while I was there and ended up getting a summery dress and a pair of jeans.

Finally, I made a trip to one of my favorite places in Lexington, the Good Foods Co-op. Lunch was from the salad bar. The co-op has so many options to choose from and everything is clearly marked for those with food allergies. I also picked up some of my favorites to enjoy in the coming days:


Vegan peanut butter oatmeal bar. It also has chocolate chips in it.

Plus a blueberry muffin and pumpkin muffin:



Dinner was the essence of summer: chickpea barley salad and corn on the cob.



Dessert: