This was to be my first month with the Daring Bakers crew. I was SO EXCITED FOR THIS RECIPE. A Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercream. It really is a gorgeous cake.
This was a bit of a stressful summer for me. My boyfriend left me all alone in DC to go take a fantastic internship in NY. My parents in NY have been watching my gorgeous little Australian Shepherd, Remy, because my days can often be very long at work and I cannot get back to doggie day care in time to pick her up. My car is also residing in NY because I HATE driving from NY to DC in the summer. I just can't wait to move back.
Because of my crazy summer (especially July) I waited until last minute to try to make this cake. I was going to make it this weekend. I was SO EXCITED. Seriously. But I went (walked) to the supermarket and saw that the most important compenent (in my mind), the hazelnuts, cost a fortune. A. Fortune. To get the necessary amount of hazelnuts in the recipe, I would have had to pay $30. THIRTY DOLLARS. Needless to say, that wasn't going to happen. But, since I was sans car, I couldn't go anywhere else where I could find more affordable hazelnuts (affordable hazelnut? Is that an oxymoron?). I wanted to substitute almonds, but I didn't know if it would work- so I did some research- but didn't make it back to the grocery store (I didn't want to walk... it's a far walk).
I will try this cake, but it will be late. I hope to make it this weeked. I am SORRY DB! Please don't kick me out :(
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I'm sorry, I shouldn't have had a laugh at your expense. But your story was touching and funny at the same time.
I skipped this months challenge as well.
Posted by: Megan | July 30, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Hi Teanna! Yes, my dog is Remy too! But a boy, West Highland terrier. I'm sorry about your cake, but these thigns happen. The poitn of makign the cake is for your enjoyment, and it seemed way too stressful for you yesterday. It is totally OK!
Posted by: sara | July 30, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Well for starters, the day isn't over. But I understand. I haven't started the cake yet. I've got the ingredients,though I'd rather do almond, I've set out the pans (I want to make two seven inch cakes), but do I have the time or energy? A hectic summer, and TWD and DB almost on the same day is not an easy thing. In my book it's okay to be late, because the experience is more important than being on time. Hang in there.
Posted by: Molly W | July 30, 2008 at 11:31 AM
I looked at the hazelnuts my last grocery trip and almost shreiked. LOL It's getting crazy how expensive food is becoming.
Hope you get to visit your boyfriend soon. :o)
Posted by: Michelle | July 30, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Funny! Looking forward to seeing you rock it next month.
Posted by: Mary | July 30, 2008 at 08:27 PM
You poor thing. I don't know how the heck you are making due without a vehicle but I am happy that you will soon get to move back to NYC. . .$30.? WoW! That is a BIG expense. You know, there will always be next month.
Posted by: Shandy | July 31, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Oh so sorry you weren't able to do it! $30? That's really a lot! I'm sure you would have done a great job, hope to see you next month!
Posted by: Clumbsy Cookie | August 01, 2008 at 04:30 AM
Aaaah, I'm sorry it didn't work out :( Next month will hopefully be better.
Posted by: JacqueOH | August 02, 2008 at 10:55 AM
And I thought I had it bad when my microwave broke down!! Kidding aside, welcome to the DB and don't fret about missing out, there is always next month!
Posted by: Tartelette | August 03, 2008 at 01:22 AM
oh, no :( no worries, I also missed last month's challenge. And I also just moved to DC about 2 months ago (but my move is a bit more permanent) anyway, one thing that might cheer you up are all the great farmer's markets in the area.
Welcome to the DB!
Posted by: Tony | August 03, 2008 at 08:13 PM