When I got home from school on Wednesday, baking was the absolute last thing I wanted to do. I seriously was dreading it. Felt overwhelmed with life, school, work etc. and honestly I just wanted to crawl into bed and avoid it all. But with a busy weekend on the horizon, and due dates approaching, avoiding my inquiry project was not an option. So I chose a simple recipe for my first of the project, lemon poppy seed scones. I found the recipe on Pinterest from the recipe blog ilovevegan.com, got my equipment out, poured a glass of wine, and got to work. As always, Fang hopped on the counter to carefully watch what I was up to, hoping for the chance to steal ingredients I’m sure. Slowly my mind let go of all the future jobs, stresses I had and I could actually just enjoyed the process. Although I knew I still had a lot of work ahead of me, still had personal stresses weighing me down, and work the next day, by the time the scones were in the oven I was feeling like I could handle it.
Before I started to bake I felt I had no time to waste. But what I found was that it was the break I needed to clear my mind for a little bit and come back to my work refreshed. These scones did not last long, I kept a few at home and the rest were sent to my grandma’s house as she’s been hosting some out of town family this week, but not before Fang got a sneaky little try.
mady parsons
October 3, 2022 — 1:26 pm
These look SO delicious! This would be the ideal treat for me to try because I love anything lemon. I also think you did a great job with the aesthetic of your images, I’m going to try to do the same with my future posts. I’d want to try making it myself, so I think it’d be fantastic if you posted the recipe on your site for others to follow!
abigailhylins
October 3, 2022 — 1:36 pm
If these scones are as tasty as they are pretty WOW! I am super glad to read that the task you needed to do turned into a positive experience and exactly what your brain needed. I am finding that I am also dreading the blog posts and tasks that come along with it until I am actually doing said task. I also love the cat content and that Fang was the first to try this weeks stunning creation.
stephaniepreston
October 6, 2022 — 10:26 am
Oh my goodness, these look amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience with baking this week and how it helped alleviate some of your stresses that the world has put on your shoulders. The result for taking the time for yourself seems to be both helpful and rewarding (with a sweet treat!). Also, love that Fang was a part of the experience!
melanievaliquette
October 6, 2022 — 11:17 am
Oh my goodness Cara these look incredible! I tip my hat off to you. Baking would also be the last thing on my mind at the moment so I’m glad you found a way of dealing with your stress. I would never say no to being a taste tester for you… just saying…. we are basically neighbors after all! I can’t wait to see all of your other delicious vegan creations! Thanks for sharing.
Joanna Lake
October 17, 2022 — 7:54 am
Cara, your scones look delicious and your name choice for your cat is just *Chef’s kiss*
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