I have been in a work-related whirlwind for the past three weeks. The end of this whole mess was marked by the most fantabulous baby shower I have ever received. Well, I’m not one for surprises and I wanted to be involved. I donated my baking abilities. Remember the smorgasbord?
After a grueling three weeks of response writing, which at the end included a grand total of 600 complied documents, 60 of which were my written product, I went on a baking spree.
Meet the results. (Lemon Blossoms from here; Goat Cheese Terrine from here; Mexican Wedding Cookies from here.)
And, some additional items. (Pumpkin bread and chocolate cookies – recipes to come)
My mom made Southwestern Egg Rolls – yep, she’s that awesome, and my MIL made her famous chicken salad sandwiches on croissant.
It was foodie heaven.
And presents and decorations heaven.
I must say that this really did mark the beginning of nesting and preparing for the new baby’s arrival. I have had baby on the brain night and day. I plan on balancing that out with more baking. 🙂
How do you unwind? Do you cook your stress away?
OliePants 
OMG, I always BAKE the stress away (and eat some cookie dough in the process!).
Your shower looks beautiful!!
everything looks delicious!!!! and you KNOW i’m a huge stress baker.
Awwww, looks like such a fun shower! And now I want some sw eggrolls and chicken salad.
I am not a huge baker so I dont stress bake but I definitely take it out on the cutting board……or drink a bottle of wine. Whatever is closer to me.
What a beautiful shower! I’m so glad you had a chance to unwind….
When I want to relax I stay OUT of the kitchen. Nothing stresses me out more than more dirty dishes. 🙂
Everything looks so delicious! I am not big into baking, but I like to cook something special it helps with the stress.
What a beautiful baby shower! I love that you have such supportive people in your life. 🙂 I tend to unwind with exercise – walk, bike, run, YOGA!
I either bake or run my stress away. Lately it’s been more running, but I figure that’s because I’m also preparing myself for the big holiday baking season… weeee!
I’m glad you had a fantastic baby shower!
Sometimes I make stuff in the kitchen to de-stress….but in general, walking or exercising works a little better for me since there’s no mess to clean up at the end!
Oooo, those lemon blossoms look fantastic! 🙂
Your workload sounds intense! You must be glad it’s out of the way. The shower looks like it was a lot of fun and I am loving the spread! I love baking and am looking forward to getting back into it once we move next weekend 🙂
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