Chocolate Cake with Blueberry Pie Filling

I got back on Monday from a vacation to Scotland.  I went with my family.  My parents, sister, an aunt, an uncle, and two cousins went.  

We traveled around in an eight passenger van.  We drove the van ourselves.  I even had the opportunity to drive.  It was a big van on small roads.  I think we did pretty well.

Tunnel of Fudge Cake

Yesterday was a such a beautiful day.  It was warm and breezy.  I went with some friends to a botanical garden in a neighboring city.  It was a perfect day for such a trip.  

The orchids and azaleas were in bloom.  Orchids are my favorite flower.  The roses bushes were still naked.  I think they must bloom later on in the season.

Orange Soda Cake

Earlier this week, I spent a couple of days in Boston.  It was a work trip, and I didn't get a chance to do any sight seeing.  

Luckily, I have been before so I am not too upset about not seeing anything touristy.  There are a few things I would still like to see there.  I have heard they have a fun science museum.  I went to the art museum, but I could go back and spend at least another day there.

Honey Bun Cake

I have had a tiring few days.  I am attend a four day technical training class.  The first couple of days were a welcome change of pace.  I like learning, and it's enjoyable to commute to a new area.

Today was my third day, and I am spent.  The material gets increasingly difficult, and I don't have much time to absorb the information.  I should come back to my apartment and practice for a couple of hours, but I'm too tired.  I think after writing this post, I'll vegetate in front of the television.

Vanilla and Cookie Crumb Bundt Cake

I like bundt cakes.  The don't require fancy decorating, and they can be transported easily.  I made this bundt cake about two weeks ago and brought it to work.  I ate a slice for breakfast.  I have a insatiable sweet tooth.  

I can eat sweets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  I would be much healthier if I didn't like chocolate and desserts so much.  Sugar is my downfall.

Banana Bundt Cake with Peanut Butter Filling and Peanut Butter Glaze

I made this banana bundt cake a couple of weeks ago for a brunch.  I told the host that I would bring cinnamon roll, but I noticed another person had offered to bring cinnamon rolls too.  In the end, two people brought cinnamon rolls.

I have a soft spot for cinnamon rolls, but three pans of rolls would have been a bit much.  This cake is a dessert, but it's appropriate for brunch because it is a bundt and has minimal frosting.  How do you like my logic?

Chocolate Bundt with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling and Peanut Butter Glaze

This is the second bundt I have made in a month.  It's the second peanut butter and chocolate recipe I have posted in a week.  Either my creative juices are running out, or I really like bundt cakes and peanut butter and chocolate.  I prefer to think the later is true.

Have you ever heard of the podcast What You Missed in History Class?  I'll listen to it while I exercise or do repetitious tasks at work.  It's fun and always enlightening.  I mention it because they did an episode recently on peanut butter.

Chocolate Bundt with Cream Cheese Filling and Berry Glaze

Whenever I eat bundt cake I think of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.  In the movie, someone brings a bundt cake to dinner, and none of the Greek family members pronounce the word bundt correctly.  I like bundt cakes because they are dramatic and appealing without much fuss.

Bundt cakes developed from a brioche-like cake called Gugelhupf popular among Jewish communities in Austria, Germany, and Poland.  That word is a mouthful!

Cookies and Cream Bundt Cake

The holiday season is in full swing!  Are you ready?  I have a couple more gifts to think about. 

 That sentence sounds like I have my life put together, but I only purchase a few presents.  I make lots of food gifts for friends and coworkers.  I don't buy all of my siblings gifts because we draw names.  Given that and the fact that I don't have any children, I only have a few people I buy gifts for.