First Anniversary

So, March 14th was the one year anniversary of Berger Bakes. To think it all started when Ian surprised me with Rose's "Heavenly Cakes" book, while walking around Chevy Chase, Maryland. It has been a busy month, but it has also been a busy year. Life is wildly different than it was a year ago, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Excited to see what another year of baking brings.

St. Patrick's Day

Chicago, ranked number two for festivities, celebrates St. Patrick's Day the weekend before the actual holiday. The all-day drinking affair kicks off with the dyeing of the Chicago River. It is unlike any green you have ever seen. It is frowned upon by true Chicagoans to go to the dyeing, but Ian and I were right there decked out in our green Pogues shirts. I have never seen so many public displays of debauchery. Young and old from far and wide come to celebrate their Irish heritage, or just partake in drinking green beer in the streets. I loved it!

It was freezing all morning, so when we got home I wanted to make something warm and sweet. I recently saw a recipe in the New York Times for healthy oatmeal blueberry muffins. They actually are healthy, and incredibly good. If you know me, you know I love all things oats. They are the best for breakfast, for baked goods, for dinner and so on. These muffins did not disappoint.