So my parents come for a quick holiday here on Friday(so I may be MIA for a little bit). My mom, who is technically challenged, always tries to be supportive of my “Internet food stuff” and what not. She asked me a question the other day that I did not know the answer to. She said, “how many people read your Internet food site?” A good question. If she had asked me before I made and posted about Snickerdoodle muffins I would have told her about 35. However, after making those muffins, I got over 30 emails from people I didn’t even recognize(as regular readers of my blog) telling me how much they loved those muffins and how great they turned out(*blush*). So that got me thinking…how many people do read my blog? So if you normally don’t comment, could you today, so I know you are out there. And well, if you usually comment, could you do it again…you know to make me feel good :).
Enough about that. On to food. I have a super sick husband right now. The flu has knocked him upside the head, chewed him up and spit him out…it is not pretty by any means. He hasn’t really been hungry either. So I gave up making food for him and got selfish and made something for me. Wanting to use the last of my almond meal I decided to make cupcakes…almond ones(obviously). I also had the most gorgeous blood oranges that were begging to be used. How can I refuse begging oranges? And with that my Citrus Scented Almond Cupcakes with Blood Orange Icing were born.
There is not going to be much creating in this next week. With the family coming for Easter we will be out a lot. I say this now but knowing me, it will kill me not to have something up on the blog and I will break down and make something…I’m such a slave to this blog :).
Citrus Scented Almond Cupcakes with Blood Orange Icing
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup plus 2 TBSP almond meal
1 ¼ tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1/3 cup plus 1 TBSP unsalted butter
½ cup superfine sugar
1 egg
zest of one blood orange
1/3 cup water
Preheat oven to 350F.
Sift together the flour, almond meal, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In an electric mixer with paddle attachment cream together the butter and sugar, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides. Add the egg and mix for one minute. Add the zest and mix until incorporated. Add half of the flour mixture. Add the water. Add the remaining flour mixture. Mix until all is incorporated.
Grease a muffin tin, I used a standard one. Scoop batter into muffin tin(I used a ice cream scoop). I only got 6 cupcakes…which is just perfect for our 2 person family.
Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before glazing.
Blood Orange Icing
This is not exact and will depend on your own personal taste.
3 TBSP unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
zest of one blood orange
1/3 cup blood orange(or any orange family member)
Beat together in an electric mixer with paddle attachment the butter, sugar, and zest. Add juice and mix. This is when I got bad and just kept adding orange juice until it was at the consistency I wanted. You want it to be a glaze more than a frosting.
Once the cupcakes are cool. Dip the top part of the cupcake into the glaze and set aside. Let the icing set up for about 5 minutes and dip them all again for a second coat.
Jill says
I read it and love it. The first thing I do when I get online is to check out your blog. The big,delicious pictures make my head swim with dreams of everything sweet.
Cheryl says
I am a huge fan and try to comment all the time. In fact I stumbled upon your new post today while coming to your site to find something good to make for a party I am having for on Saturday.
Amy says
I’m a “lurker”. Love your “Internet food stuff” and visit every day, though I’ve never left a comment.
BTW, as an Edmontonian I would say that your choice of favourite hockey team is pretty sad (though let’s forget about this year’s season) :o)
Katie says
I normally lurk but have been regularly reading for about 6 months. I love reading and check daily to see what has appeared!
I have a similiar cookie made with reg orange zest – will have to try the blood orange zest next time. Cupcakes look great!
Jessica says
Hello, Peabody! I’m a daily lurker, and I keep coming back because you have some of the most consistently beautiful and delicious food I’ve ever seen on a food blog. Keep up the scrumptious work!
Paula says
Hola! I have just started to lurk on your site. I am a somewhat regular poster on the ‘what’s for dinner’ board on thenest.com (pwilsonct) and found you there. Your site is amazing and your photography is fantastic. Keep up the great work! See you on the nest, say hi to mom!
Tami says
I do I do and love your site. Those cupcakes look yummy!
kellypea says
I’m a serious lurker. Your site is amazing and so are your pictures of food and accompanying recipes. You are linked on my site. YUM.
Claire says
This looks good…not a lurker here! Is almond flour something your buy or make?
Allison says
I started lurking about a month ago, so I am commenting both to tell you that and also to tell you that these look absolutely delicious and I have every intention of trying to make them at some point in the near future. 🙂
Joanne says
I have commented a few time but not a ton. I am from Calgary and can I just say that your choice of hockey team is fabulous!
I have tried some of your recipes and loved them. I cant wait to start trying some of the cheese cakes! Yummy!
hester says
I am a reader! But of course you knew that already… The cupcakes look yummy…
Koren says
I have only commented once but am a loyal reader of about 6 months. I have tried some recipes and enjoyed them all. Thanks for doing what you do.
Barbara says
I read, new reader in the last month or so I think.
Kevin says
Well…these look delicious!
I’ve left a comment once or twice before, but I’m more of a “lurker”, I guess. Your photography is amazing!! I’ve made several of your recipes, all with great success. Thanks, Peabody!
Colleen says
Hi Peabody,
I am a daily lurker on your site, been looking at it about 6 months but have never commented. I live in Cape Town South Africa. I love your blog and your photos are scrummilicious!! Keep ’em coming, they are pure inspiration….:)Thanx
danielle says
I LOVE your site!!!!!!!!
Brooke says
Hi! I read your blog almost every day, but have never posted to you. I’m Million$$Baby on the Nest WC board.
Jainaba says
I visit your site all the time and think that it’s awesome so I wanted to be sure that I commented on that today.
liz says
i too am a lurker and love your site. sad to admit though that i have yet to make one of our desserts. soon though…i keep telling myself 🙂
Shawnda says
You most definitely rock – I make a beeline for your site when it shows up in my reader.
Donna says
Hi Peabody: I too am a lurker, but I visit your blog daily, and look forward to checking your postings every day. Your photography and recipes are amazing, sometimes I wish I could just reach through the screen, and sample.
Keep up the good work, and tell your Mom she should be very proud of you.
Ruth Anne says
I’m a lurker as well! I just found your blog several weeks ago in the build up to the cheesecake event. I haven’t made anything yet but am making a list of all the recipes that make me drool for later!
Sil (Bs As) says
Hey… have commented a couple of times I think…but I’m an everyday lurker and enjoy it very much.
Tell your mom you have an Argentinian fan!
Tash says
[de-lurks] *waves* Hi 🙂 I’ve been reading for a while and love some of your recipes, and the witticisms 🙂
[re-lurks]
Leslie says
Another lurker here. I love your site!
sarah says
Might have commented once or twice, just as easily might not have. Big fan though! 🙂
Gigi says
Love and read it all the time!
Pier says
Everyday lurker.
Judy says
I’m here several times a week, lurking around and enjoying your site…it is fab. I don’t usually leave a comment but I did for the snickerdoodle muffins…YUMMO!!! Tell your Mom we appreciate you and your site. Also tell her I said HI!!
Christy says
I have been a lurker for about 3 mos. I love your site & the pictures are amazing – everything looks so delicious! Sadly, I haven’t made anything yet but I plan to!
robiewankenobie says
*waves*
June says
If you’re buying server space to host this site, the company who runs it should have stats that you can access. Or try Statcounter, Sitemeter, tons of stat trackers that are free and are associated with minimal or no advertising.
Veronica says
I stumbled across your site because of the HHDD cheesecake event. Since then I keep coming back — I can even proudly boast I made your cheesecake the day you posted it (well … my version of your cheesecake!).
Love your photos, I only started trying to photograph food for my blog recently and I have a lot of progress to make!
Christine says
I lurk on here occasionally and really enjoy reading your recipes and especially enjoy looking at the photos! Amazing! I love to cook and I’m pretty good at it (if I do say so myself), however I am definitely a novice baker and I’m trying to get better little by little. You are very inspiring. I’m CapeCodOct05 on the Nest, in case you are wondering. Keep up the good work!
Deborah says
I’m new to the food blogging world, but ran across your blog while searching for some good reads. I am now a fan and already have several of your recipes bookmarked!! (Including this one!)
Anita says
I hope your hubby gets better! I know how you feel about being a slave to the blog – I get antsy whenever I fall off my posting “schedule”. Hope you have a wonderful Easter with the family!
Kelly says
Delurker greetings from the South!
I have NO CLUE how I found your blog, but the pictures are totally drool-worthy (AND show up in Fizzle), so I keep coming back for more! And yes, I agree. The Snickerdoodle post was awesome. If only I could cook, I would try SOOOO many of these recipes. Someday, when I have free nerves to spare, I will try one or two of them, and hopefully they’ll come out alright. Thank God for the archives!!
Lauren says
Lurker here. I just love looking at your blog — your pictures are amazing, and I’m always starving after looking at your site! I am not the best cook but I always try out your recipes. You inspire me!
Natalie says
I love your blog! Your recipe for old fashioned chocolate cake is the only cake recipe that has ever not bombed for me, and it was fabulous to top it off =).
Parker says
One of thousands who love your site! 🙂
erin says
I lurk using bloglines and according to the feed to which I subscribe, you have 85 subscribers (including me) through bloglines.
And if it helps with the stats for your mom, I have 18 of your posts saved so I can try the recipes!
Jenny says
Nice cupcakes!
Hope the husband feels better soon – but not before you eat up all the cupcakes yourself? 🙂
No lurking from me, btw.
Tiffany says
I visit your site regularly – your pictures and recipes are very inspiring. I’m going to add this cupcake to my Easter line-up. Thank you!
christa says
I read your blog regularly (found it through Jeff’s C for Cooking Blog). I especially love your food photography.
Sara says
Go Flames Go!
m says
Another lurker. 🙂
Kristine says
Hi Peabody! I have been lurking on your site for MONTHS…and I also see you periodically on the nest…and I just love your blog! I am an addict. 🙂
Theresa says
I’ve just started visiting regularly in the last month. I love all your pictures and recipes!
Andria says
I read! I bake! I also go to law school (trying to figure out a way to combine the whole cooking thing with the litigating thing).
Brilynn says
Those sound amazing!
You should put up a stat counter, but I’d be willing to bet that you get at least 350 hits a day.
Julia says
I dont even know what “lurking” means but I read your blog every freakin’ day and everything I have tried from your blog has so been supreme. You are great!
Carolyn T says
Not to worry – you probably have jillions of lurkers like me who read your blog through Google Reader, and I think I read somewhere that those readers don’t tally as readers on your site. I love your posts – have ever since I found you about 5 months or so ago. I particularly enjoy your spunky personality. Your baked gems today remind me of a childhood memory – when I was in junior high school I loved to get the cupcakes in the cafeteria. They were probably a simple white or yellow cake, but they made an easy Maraschino cherry icing on it. I rarely use that type of cherries now except in one bread I make at Christmastime. Your icing looked vaguely like those I recall. Anyway, love your blog.
Intisar says
I am a lurker but throughly enjoy your blog on a daily basis. Thanks for all the inspiration, and I to am looking forward to trying the snickerdoodle muffins.
jehan says
I check your blog every day, but I just lurk 🙂
alexis says
I just found your blog and I’ve spent 1/2 a day just reading through your archives – I love your writing, pictures and recipes. Keep it coming!
Nissa says
I just found your site a few weeks ago and added it to my list of food blogs I check weekly, thanks for the recipes!
Angie McKaig says
Been reading you for a year – and love every post. Wish you responded to questions in your comments, though – not just my own, but others I’ve seen that mirrored my own thoughts! 🙂
I particularly love that you make things from Dorie Greenspan and Tish Boyle’s books, because I have both of them and it’s nice to see how these turn out, when there are no pictures – or to get someone else’s take on something I’ve tried!
Coreen says
I’m a devoted lurker:). You inspired in me a love of souffles when your magnificent cheese creation made its debut (and won some sort of blogging event, HHDD I think).
Jessica says
I read your blog…every day at least once.
I’m gonna have to say that it’s pretty much my favorite.
Kirsten says
Hi Peabody!! Loyal reader here, but then you hopefully already knew that. 🙂
Matt says
RSS reader here. 🙂
Angela says
Yet another lurker. I too enjoy the pictures and recipes. By the way BlogLines has that there are 104 subscribers (via two different feeds) to your blog.
Irene says
Hii i love ur blog and check it daily. I pretty much just lurk tho. 😀
JEP says
I read your blog at least once a day!!
Sarah says
Feed reader over here. Dear God, those cupcakes look delicious!
Rachael says
Lurker here as well. I have an RSS feed so I get every good recipe you blog about. Love the site!
Zazzy says
I’ve been reading for a while. You keep coming up with delicious sounding and looking recipes, you aren’t pretentious, and for the most part (except for blood oranges) I can get the ingredients for your recipes out here in the middle of nowhere.
Jennifer says
I just found your website and I love it. I haven’t had a chance to make anything yet but I will soon. These cupcakes look fantastic!
Katie says
I’m a lurker. I check out your blog daily. The recipes are fantastic and the commentary is highly entertaining!
Lorrie says
I’m a lurker for the past 5-6 months. I had found some other food blogs and thought I’d like to try one myself. Then I came across your site, saw your fabulous photography, and thought no way would I do one. Your photography makes you feel like you can reach out and take a bite. Yours is the only food blog I try and read daily. My favorite food magazine is Donna Hay and love the Hay Hay it’s Donna Day recipes.
Keep up the great work.
Hope your husband feels better soon.
Allyson says
Just leaving a little something! I also made the root beer float cupcakes with some fresh whipped cream. They were a huge hit with my bf, so now I’m making them again Friday for his birthday! Thank you!
janelle says
Peabody! You know I am here: lurking, laughing, and loving your blog. Hey, can you email me some of those cupcakes? YUM.
Chelley says
I’m a lurker! I love your recipes and your pictures 🙂
Sibylle says
I visit your site almost daily. I love to bake and therefore really enjoy all of your recipes and photographs of your finished product. I’ve never left a comment, but count me in as one who reads your blog.
Mary Remmers says
Here! (Hand shoots way up.) (She’s not often this obedient.) (But she loves this site.)
Ruthanne (a fellow Seattlite) says
I’ll also confess to being a daily lurker Peabody. . . Your site is so enjoyable, but I’m a bit behind on trying to re-create your luscious looking recipes!
Anuhea says
Hey Peabody….was a lurker, now I am trying to comment as much as I can. I love your site….apparently so do a lot of people. I guess its due to your fabulous recipes and lucious photos. Man I wish this many people read my blog….but I admit I am a peabody groupie 😛 Hope the hubby feels better and have fun with your family!
Nancy says
Just another lurker! Thanks for everything and “Hi” Mom and Dad!
Judie Ashford says
I’ve been lurking about for a few weeks – love your pictures and recipes. I know I gained at least five pounds on the day you put up all the cheesecake entries. I would love to download all of the recipes, and then hope I never succumb to the impulse to use them! ;->
Mmmmmmm – cheesecake, my favorite!
Judie
Mrs. Chicky says
Hi. Lurker here. I’m a slave to the internet food thing.
Angie says
Another lurker myself… I think I first heard about your blog on bakespace.com back in November when I signed up. Your pictures are gorgeous and so crisp!
mallow says
Hello from a lurker… I love your blog!
Dolores says
#81 checking in — I’ve been reading for a while. And how did *you* know I’d be searching for a vehicle for the sun-sweetened blood oranges in this week’s CSA box?
Klara says
I read daily! love the pictures.
jane says
Read your blog … it’s great!
Lindsay says
reading your blog. Making your bread pudding tonight. 🙂
winnie says
Delurking, you’re blog is one of my favorites. Love, the photos and recipes. Thank you for all the sweet gooey stuff!
winnie says
Sorry, that should be your.
Claudia says
Okay, so I’m new and maybe that doesn’t count. But the muffins look amazing and I’ll just hhave to make them. And I hope your sweetie feels better before they’re all gone!
Hey Mom – 87 comments!
sandi @ the whistlestop cafe says
Peabody, you are lurker magnet!
I pop in daily for great photos and good recipes. Count one more!!
erika says
Hello! I love your site and read it every time you post.
Sarah says
I’m a lurker from Toronto. I always check your site when I need some inspiration. Keep those yummy posts coming!
Columbus Foodie says
I’m a regular reader – and can’t wait to try the Snickerdoodle Muffins. 🙂
aiar says
*De-lurking from Calgary*
Peabody, I check your site at least once a day, usually more if you haven’t updated in the morning when I do my first rounds 🙂 I’ve made several of the recipes you have posted and have yet to have a failure. This is remarkable because I have to convert everything to be gluten free – not always easy. Also, living in the middle of the Prairies, I often have to substitute the more “exotic” ingredients (eg. blood orange). Your photographs are always so fantastic that I can’t help but want to jump right into the kitchen and start baking!
Thank you so much for sharing with your loyal readers – even if you don’t know we’re here – please never stop.
aiar
p.s. For this entry, you’ve given me room to experiment with the bottle of orange blossom water I’ve been dying to play with for months. Oh, my waistline!
Rose says
My name is Rose and I am a lurker. I started visiting your blog about 2 months ago and now I am hooked. Hi peabody’s Mom! 94!
Lisa says
So far just a lurker – but I’ve copied several recepies that looked interesting.
Peggy says
Hi. I check in daily for your beautiful photos and recipes. I love it!
Alicia says
My sympathies on the flu… I’m getting over it as well. 🙁
Maggie says
I’m another lurker; I subscribe to your blog, and love every entry. Your mom should be impressed at your following!
Eunice says
Hi! I’m another lurker, from Singapore. I stumbled across your site while reading up on food blogging events and I’m looking forward to the future challenges!
Laura says
I am a lurker! First comment ever! I’ve been subscribed to your blog for months and love love loooooooooove it! Your pictures are fabulous and recipes are just wonderful!
Now, I must make those cupcakes! 😀
Liz says
I’m yet another lurker. I love your blog! Your pictures are to die for, as are your recipes. I’m a Bloglines reader so probably don’t show up in your stats.
Christine says
i just found your site today. the pics are awesome and now i will have to try your recipes.
Jessica says
Yet another Jessica here (just in case mom is wondering I am not the same one posting over and over again)! I try to stop by your blog daily, however work often gets in my way, but I am hooked on your recipes and your photos – truly amazing!
Kristen says
I hope you are ready for a flood of comments 🙂 Of course, I love those snickerdoodle muffins but was hooked way before that post 🙂
hanna says
i lurk and i love.
🙂
Miranda says
Yeah Hi…I’m a tooootal lurker. In fact, I think this is the first time I’ve ever commented on ANY blog! I’ve been reading for about 6 months and have made a few of the recipes. (and learned so much about the importance of well rotated leavening agents!!!) And yes I also made the snickerdoodle muffins. They were delicious.
Dena, Toronto says
Love your blog. Love your writing. Love your pictures.
I’ve never actually made anything, but I bake vicariously!
Thanks for all you do.
keri says
Lurker keri here. 🙂 I love your blog. The recipes and pictures are amazing. I’m sure you have well over 100 readers Peabody. :p
svetlana says
I’m from Russia
I read your blog every day
I love your blog? Thank you!!!
adrianna says
another lurker here! i really like your site, recipes and photos.
VallartaTiffany says
I read your blog Peabody and just adore you! You are our NW Martha and continue to inspire and challenge me personally in the kitchen..to bake outside of my comfort box! Baking/cooking has always been something I’ve loved and found so therapeutic and find that reading your blog and your favorite food blogs really calms my nerves and gets me back in the kitchen. Wishing you all the best with “your internet food site” and beyond! Hi Peabody’s mom! 🙂 VT
sara says
*waves*
SKim says
Hi, lurker, here from Austin, Tx! Been a slave to reading your blog posts for awhile now, well before the snickerdoodle muffins. Love the recipes and the large, detailed pictures almost make me feel I have the food right in front of me. Now if they could just invent smell-o-vision…
stacy says
I’m a lurker! love your blog. your food always looks delicious!
Piperita says
Hi, I’m Sara, I’ve never commented, but I voted for your soufllè in the Donna Hay “competition”!!!
I like your super details of food and I would love to have a macro that would allow me to go nearer my subjects!
The icing on these pancakes has a wonderful colour!
Deinin says
I think I’ve commented once or twice, but in general it’s not something I’m very good at (I go through my feeds and open dozens of posts in new tabs to comment and then get overwhelmed and decide to forget about it). But I’ve been here for a while, drooling. 🙂
rusvaplauke says
Lurker lurker lurker here}. I heart your blog. Absolutely adorable!
Audrey says
I’m a lurker and proud of it! Your pics of food keep me coming back for more.
sognatrice says
These look awesome, and since this is an experiment for Mom (I have a soft spot for those), here I am! I’m a new reader, but a faithful one 🙂
Jia says
I lurk, and I drool!
stella says
I’m a relatively new lurker of your blog. It’s a constant source of inspiration for me!
ilva says
Don’t tell me you don’t have a statistics counter? Time to get one!
Kirrily says
I’m reading!
martha says
Peabody, Your on my favorites,I check your blog out a couple of times a day. Hope hubby is feeling better. Our family is just on the mend from that nasty little miserable flu. Thank you for your beautiful,creative works. You bloggers amaze me!
Melissa says
Love your site! Great recipes and wonderful photos!
plume says
Hi, I read your blog too, with my google reader so I don’t miss anny of your posts!
Snwan says
I normally lurk and drooling at your blog regularly but never make any comment. I just love your blog and all the pictures are so beautifully taken. Wish I can sink my teeth into one of your muffin.
Rachel says
Another lurker! Your desserts always look amazing!
Jenna says
I am a big fan! I have been “lurking” for a few months now, and I love all of the pictures and recipes!
Elizabeth says
I check it daily!
Jasmine says
Hi!
I’m from Quebec and I read your blog almost every day. Your cheesecakes look so yummy. In fact, everything looks delicious! I’m gonna have to try one of those this week-end for my Easter party.
Chris says
I’ve been lurking for a few months. Your pictures are incredible!
Charlie says
I’m a regular reader, though I don’t comment. Your photography is beautiful and the recipes are simply mouthwatering!
LyB says
Hi! I’ve never commented but I’ve been to your site a few times over the last month or so. I’ve made the snickerdoodle muffins (much to my husband’s delight!) and they reminded me of homemade doughnuts, with the nutmeg and cinnamon, mmmm! I live in Quebec and I certainly will continue to come over and have a look at your “Culinary Concoctions”!
Jennifer says
I am a lurker who has never posted a comment. I love your blog. I read it every day and drool over the pictures and recipes. Have added a number of them to my pile of ‘to try’ recipes.
Enza says
I came across your blog for the first time yesterday…It is by far the best food blog I have read! Your photos make my mouth water! Keep up the wonderful work and count me as one of your newest fans!!!
Judy says
You have a faithful reader in Aberfoyle, Ont. Cda.
I love the cheesecake recipes and will def. have to try the snickerdoodles!
Keep blogging.
Best wishes.
Maggie says
I am another of the lurkers that hasn’t left a comment before, although I should have because your blog is one of my favorite sites. Everything is so beautiful and well done. Thanks all you do.
christina says
i do! i really want to bake those snickerdoodle muffins …
stephanie says
So many comments and readers, you should be proud! I think I have commented once or twice, so I don’t know if you’d consider me a lurker, but your site is one in my rotation of yummy blogs to check!
superbride says
I’m Liz, and I’m a lurker (that sounds like something you’d say at Lurkers Anonymous, the new support group us lurkers should form) I’m fairly new to food blogs, but yours is definitely one of the best!
gilly says
Proud non-lurker here!
I’m sorry to hear about your husband’s illness – sounds like what we’ve been going through… and if it’s anything like what we had, his sense of taste is quite deadened – so more almond/blood orange deliciousness for you!
(You know – if there has to be an upside)
Laurie says
I am a daily reader and I comment when I am drooling over your concotions that attract my tastes! These muffins look divine, I love anything almond and that blood orange icing, oh my I can taste it now!
Diane says
I read you almost everyday and have made a few things off your site. and whether I make the recipes or just dream, I enjoy your site always.
Augustina says
Hi there,
I love your site not only for your wonderful recipes but b/c you take such awesome photographs of your creations too. I look forward to your site regularly to see what you’ve been “concocting” lately. Keep up the fantastic work!
Mila says
Hi,
greetings from Sweden!! I read your blog daily and I just loooooove it!!!
faye says
I read your site almost daily…great recipes and photos 🙂
Lisa says
Gracie fan from way back!
Hope the husband feels better soon! Cupcakes look wonderful as always!
xoxo
Audra says
Let your Mom know another lurker coming out of the woodwork to let you know that your site is amazing. My family LOVED the Pecan Peanut Butter Chip Cookies and I will try my hand at the Snickerdoodle Muffins, for a muffin party that I host each, year this weekend. Thank you!
Cyd says
I check out your site just about every day! I have tried some of your recipes and loved them. Haven’t had a chance to try the Snickerdoodle Muffins, yet, but will soon. They look great!
SallyBR says
Timid lurker reporting as requested….. 🙂
and here I was, very naive, thinking that every blog had some kind of a “magic hidden counter” to tell the hosts how many folks were reading them
oh, well – live and learn
CM says
Lurker here… I started reading recently, in the past two months or so. Everything you make looks so delicious!
Kelly says
de-lurking to say Hi! I stop by every now and then to drool over the lovely pics.
Erin says
I usually check in every few weeks – I love to see what you’ve made (having a sweet tooth myself) and usually end up drooling!
Oly says
I’m a daily lurker – have never commented before.
I would have to classify myself as ADDICTED!!!
Debbie says
I’m a lurker, but wanted to comment. Love your website – the Snickerdoodle Muffins looked outstanding. I haven’t tried yet, but intend to – I did think they were worth mentioning to my youngest daughter who loves Snickerdoodles.
Debbie
Patricia Scarpin says
You have a big, big fan here in Brazil!
Bea at La Tartine Gourmande says
Here we are 😉
Lindsay Brandt says
I read your blog daily and I love it! It’s my much needed break from work and new posts always put me in a good mood. Thank you!
Hillary says
…add another “lurker” to the list, but what can you do when the pictures always make you drool? i mean, besides resenting your lunch because it doesn’t look nearly as delicious!
Hap says
I lurk! Esp. when hungry.
Diana C. says
I”ve been reading for at least a few months (originally came over from Cream Puffs in Venice, I think). I haven’t made any of your recipes yet, but have quite a few printed out. It all looks delicious!
Joanna says
I am a frequent lurker, and have been for a while. (especially since I got a new computer and can now surf the on-line food world at home with abandon!) Love your gorgeous photographs and have printed out several of your recipes to try – including the snickerdoodle muffins as that was a cookie I have fond memories of from childhood.
Ashley says
I read every day.
Amanda says
I’m a lurker, too. I saw your blog on the nest, and I love to check up on it once a week or so.
Erin says
I’m mostly a lurker… I’ve been reading for a while, but this is my second comment. Ooooooh! 🙂
ashleystravel says
Yup, I am a lurker! I rarely post on any of the blogs I read. I actually suscribe to you in my Google Reader, which makes it easier to lurk. I really enjoy your tasty recipes and beautiful pictures. Keep up the great work!
Gail says
I read your blog nearly everyday and love it. Thanks so much for sharing!
maura says
I come for the photos, but stay for the recipes!
Elle says
I love your blog – the pictures make everything look so good – I love feeling like I want to run home and make something I see off of your blog! Thanks for always sharing!
katie says
I was the occasional lurker until I made the snickerdoodle muffins, and once we declared them the Best Muffins Ever, I stop in every day. I look forward to a reason to make the Samoas Cheesecake!
Kamaile says
I read and drool at the pic everyday!
gattina says
great combination!
Chris says
Interesting combo.
Veera says
One lurker more here!
I have your blog bookmarked & I love everything you post on here 🙂
jennifer says
I read you everyday, even if you haven’t posted…I still check. I have made lots of your recipes and my family and co-workers all love them!! I even have a co-worker hooked on your blog as well. You are addictive 🙂
Alia says
Lurker 34,569 reporting for role call. Read your blog religiously. Feel bereft when there are no new entries. Frankly you are responsible for much of my thighs, for which I curse you soundly while treadmilling; however, with each new cheesecake posted, it’s tabula rasa and I’m pulling butter/cream cheese/cream out of the fridge….
Anarchy says
Comments from New Zealand!
Michele says
Lurker here; love your blog; read daily.
Emily says
I regularly read your blog and love it!!! Count me in.
Can I have a cupcake for speaking up? They are making my mouth water.
thatedeguy says
Delurking…
I read via rss on bloglines and absolutely love your photography. Have yet to try any of the recipes, but do want to eventually.
Mari says
I am a lurker, but LOVE your blog. Your recipes alone make me drool, but then you add gorgeous photography…
Jeannie says
I’m a lurker who loves your blog!! It’s one of only a few that I look at. And I check it quite regularly… 🙂
Theresa says
I need my daily dose of “food porn”…
kelly says
I read it and love it. I have yet to make the recipes because I am at school with no kitchen. But I will definetely try some of it out when I am home! It’s very inspiring : )
Dyana says
I’m a lurker! You’ve actually inspired to start my own food blog…my husband thanks you!
Sarah says
I read your site all the time. I don’t normally comment, but I do participate in some of the events. I love your site! Also, if you want to know on a daily basis the stats of your site, there are free site stat trackers you can add to your blog. It’s been a long time since I’ve used one since WordPress has their own site stats included, so I don’t know a good one. However, I’m sure you could find one in a search. Have a great time with your family!
Nabeela says
Hi,
I’m a lurker but I really enjoy browsing your site. Thank you for posting such wonderful entries 🙂
Kristen says
I’m a day late, but better late than never, right? 😀
B says
another lurker, good stuff. thanks for the great posts!
Jancd says
Hi! Love your blog and check it almost daily. Tell your mom you are world known!!
Shar says
I am a lurker, have been for about 2 weeks now. I tried your recipe for the snickery squares…awesome! I will be trying many more. I had a good chuckle upon reading that you had 193 previous comments and you were figuring somewhere around 30-35. Great recipes!
Alice says
I’m a lurker. I live in the college dorms currently so I don’t have access to a good kitchen, but your awsome pictures make up for it!
emily says
I’m a long time lurker first time commenter 🙂 love your site although I haven’t made any of your recipes yet I have printed out quite a few to try when I have time.
Marcilla says
Hi Pea! In addition to lurking on your blog, I have had the distinct pleasure of sampling several of your creations at book club. Keep up the good work 🙂
Vicki says
I’m a lurker. Have your blog on my Google Reader. Love it!
Monette says
Greetings from a fan in Manila! Love your site!
Muna says
I’m your loyal lurker. Love everything about it!
Imaget says
You were featured on Tastespotting, and I made the Snickerdoodle muffins, and I fell in love with your blog. Everybody at my job loved them as well. Keep making wonderful food.
Tanna says
Good Lord Peabody this is a really long scroll bar down to here!
These look like really gorgeous muffins girl.
Fulvia says
I read your blog almost every day, tempted by your American sweets…ciao from Milano, Italy
Gaye says
Hi! I’m another lurker, from Melbourne in Oz. Love your blog – I visit nearly every day. Your photos are divine, and I have bookmarked a number of your recipes.
Shannon says
Hi,
I just starting reading your blog as a result of a link from another blog (it was the link for the snickerdoodle muffins, ironically).
Grace says
I have never posted on your site, but for the sake of your mom(mine is like that too) here it is! I really enjoy reading about all of the delicious concoctions you have created. Except cheesecake because I cant eat it! But muffins all the way 🙂
angie says
Here’s another who reads your yummy posts!
Aria says
I’m a lurker! Thanks for the great inspiration.
Morgan says
I have been reading and trying your recipes for a few months now! My own blog will be up next week! Thank you
Jo says
I normally lurk, and read your blog frequently. I can’t remember how I ended up here, but now it’s bookmarked. I’m always dying to try a recipe, but I never get up the guts.
emily says
I’m a lurker as well. I followed you here from WC on the Nest 🙂
Kelly says
I read your blog everyday, i am very much a lurker though! Love you blog by the way…..AMAZING FOOD, GREAT PICTURES, GREAT WRITING/STORIES!
Jessica says
Long time reader, second time poster. I’m a big fan of your blog, check it almost daily. I found it because of your Nest bio, and was actually a fan of your Knot bio. Hmmm, I guess this is making me out to be a bit of a stalker. Anyway, I was just getting into food blogs and thinking of starting my own when I came across your’s, and that helped cinch my decision. So thanks, cause I love having a food blog now!
Lisa Jean says
I’m a regular. I check in a least twice a week.
Jennie says
You’re bookmarked on my computer, and I check you almost daily. Love the site..but have never posted before.
veron says
well you know me fellow daring baker :). I’m the same way too, when hubby is sick and does not want to eat is the time I cook what I want. After all he cannot taste and smell very well. 😉
Elizabeth says
Well here I am a day late and a dollar short! I’ve only recently found your blog, but wow the photography alone is enough to bring me back. Thanks for the recipes and fab photos and hopefully I’ll try one soon. 🙂
Monique says
I just found your Blog..perhaps one month ago and have not stopped coming back to see.
I love photography ,cooking and gardening..What’s not to love about your site!I work full time..have 2 wonderful daughters your age ..ap.I guess..:) And one DGS..Your mom must be so roud be so proud of you:)
Shannon says
I love your blog and read it daily. Every single one of your recipes goes to the top of my must-bake list! Pleaseeee keep it up! 🙂
Kelcie says
I’m a lurker and love your blog. You have some of the most sensational desserts I’ve ever seen!
Fruittart says
I don’t know if I’ve ever commented before but I do read your blog frequently and have you linked on my blog. I’m a Daring Bakers fan and wannabe 😉
Beautiful cupcakes. Enjoy Easter with the family!
Gluten-Free By The Bay (Isaiah) says
:::Raises hand:::
Me me me!
allie says
I’m a luker. Love dropping in to see what you will make next.
Mary says
Another Daring Baker here. I’m just padding your stats. 🙂
1hollygolightly says
I read I read! 🙂
winkies6 says
Yet another lurker. A culinary mama currently staying at home with kiddos. 🙂 Don’t faint when you check your numbers! LOL
Ivonne says
Looks like you have tonnes of readers, Peabody and so you should!!!
Such pretty little muffins!
Sandra says
Another lurker here. Your site gives me inspiration each time I visit it 🙂 Thank you for sharing with everyone out in the cyber community!
Jenn says
I’m a lurker for about a year and have never posted a comment. Your photos are beautiful, your commentary is great, and your recipes are amazing!
Ari (Baking and Books) says
230 comments! GO you!!
Anne says
I love your site and have been lurking for about a year. Keep it up! Hope this large number of comments lets you know how meaningful your blog is to those of us who love food!
Anne
barbara says
I always visit all my HHDD hosts every couple of days although I don’t always leave a comment. You can get a free Sitemeeter to add to your blog which will count your visitors,tell you where they are from, how they found you. It is really exciting to find where your readers. I have readers in the most obbscure place.
Kristine says
I love to look at food Porn!!!!!!!
I lurk, but I have made two recipes that you posted a long time ago. We (my husband, dog nanny and I) love your banana bread recipe. I am only allowed to make your recipe from now on. 😉
Amy says
Hi Peabody,
I love your blog and I adored the Snickerdoodle muffins!
April says
I check your site daily. I found it once when I saw you post on The Nest. Now, I’m hooked! I’ve only tried one of your recipes (Triple-Threat Chocolate Chip Cookies) but plan to try more.
hannah says
Another lurker here 🙂 Found you blog lurking on the Nest 🙂 I visit almost daily to find inspiration for my own culinary adventures! Keep it up!!
hannah
Lauri says
I visit quite often. I haven’t made any recipes yet, but I am eyeing Snickerdoodle muffins. I love your photography and it really makes your site.
Thanks!
evinrude says
Did I hear you say 35? I think I just saw 238 comments! ^^
Keep blogging!
Casey says
I absolutely love your blog – I try and read it daily. Your photography skills (and baking, of course) actually incite tummy grumbles.
Alanna says
Hi, Mom!
Calum says
Hi there,
I don’t usually leave comments for fear of spoiling your lovely lovely site, but I log on regularly and always enjoy reading your witty and intelligent remarks. And, needless to say, your recipes are always inspirational.
(I first came across your site via TasteSpotting, I think.)
*Holding my head up to be counted!*
Margaret says
I read regularly. Your photos are beautiful and your descriptions tantalizing. I actually made my first recipe from any blog last night – your raspberry swirl cheesecake. It kept me up til one (with the bake time and cooling), but I can’t wait to taste it tonight at a friend’s birthday party. I often think “how do they have enough time to do all that baking” when I read your blog and others, and I realized last night that when you make the time, it’s incredibly rewarding. Thanks for the inspiration and please keep the recipes coming.
katrina says
i dont know if ive ever commented on your blog… but its amazing!!! great work, your pics are BEAUTIFUL too 🙂
Chloe says
I visit… and wish you are closer so I could have a bite of what you make every time… Love your photography!
Lynne says
You probably don’t need my 241st comment as you have so many, but your blog is great fun to read and the photos make the food look very tasty.
Gale says
Delicious looking cupcakes, and cupcakes are my favorite food. Wow – 240 comments so far – you are the bomb!
Sara says
I Read it! I read it! Every time I open up your blog, my husand peeks over my shoulder and just drools!! He wishes I would bake like you do. no luck. So, we just drool. We love your blog!
Your mom MUST know now that you are as fantastic as we all say!
Jenn says
I just adore your site. The food is great, the pictures are beautiful, and it’s fun to read, too!
Erin says
Hi! I’m a lurker. I love your blog and your recipes are always inspiring. Keep up the great work! Wow-I guess there’s lots of other lurkers out there besides me 🙂
Cynthia says
Hey I check in with you about once a week. I don’t comment but I love your site.
Cynthia
becky says
I read it now and then! Because I think your photos and recipes are lovely 🙂
Shannon says
I love your site! I made your croissant bread pudding for 2 events and it was a smash hit both times 🙂
Thank you for posting your food adventures for all of us fellow food lovers!
Elle says
No longer a lurker & I would have commented as soon as I saw these fantastic cupcakes. Citrus and almond seem very early springlike to me. Hope you have lots of fun with fam and that hubby feels better fast.
Nonny says
Hi Pea! Of course I read your blog, but I’ve been a big slacker and haven’t posted yet… #255 here I come (as long as no one else has posted in the last few minutes and stolen that honor from me).
Jill says
I read it… not every day.. but I catch up at least once a week.
JulieAnn says
I check your blog about once a week, and LOVE it 🙂 Sometimes it is a while before I check it, but it’s such a joy to catch up!
Thanks for those wonderful recipes 🙂
Bron says
boo!
Nicole says
Hi Peabody…I absolutely love your site. I read it and swoon over your photos almost daily. This week I’ve been busy baking Easter goodies and missed your post. But you have lots of fans out here who enjoy your work. Thanks for all you do!
m&m823 says
I lurk occasionally too! Mostly for your photos and to get ideas on what I should beg you to cook for Book Club! 🙂
Rachel says
I’ve been watching your site for a few months. I love the photos! Even more, I enjoy reading about why you baked what you did and your experiences while baking.
Rebecca says
While I don’t read daily, I check your site pretty often. I always enjoy your commentary. 🙂
Marie says
Yeah #262! I check in from time to time, add me to your list! 🙂
Marie
Kristofer says
I found your blog recently but have caught up quick. You’re a staple on my “Food Blogs” bookmark list now.
Porche says
Lurker, from the Nest, reporting…
ali says
Love your blog – love the droolworthy pics and recipes. I read and check it regularly! keep up the good work.
Ali.
Jennifer says
Another lurker here..I try to visit at least once a week!
Jeanne H. says
Well, please another to your list of blog readers. I may not always check it every day, but I do check at least twice a week. Regards – Jeanne
Tyler says
Present.
(I owe you for the snickerdoodle muffins.)
Dana says
I pop in from time to time. What’s the difference between the blood oranges and regular? (Although I have no idea how you’ll answer me)
Laura says
I think I forgot to Say “Present”!
Mathangi says
Yep.. I regularly visit to drool though I hardly cook!
Simone says
I love your site. The photography is amazing and the food looks better then any I’ve ever seen!
rebecca says
i read and love your blog too!
Melissa says
I can’t tell you how much you inspire me. The photography is amazing-the food even better. I’m a want to be cook-but while I slowly start my catering business I have a boring office job- Your site, creativity and skills help me get through everyday. Thank you for making my world a sweeter place.
Jaishree says
I love your blog-you write and photograph beautifully.I wish i had discovered it earlier….just came across your recipes last week…keep baking!
Megan says
Hi! I just stumbled upon your site the other day after getting re-routed from some other new food blogs. BTW I love your blog and actually read some of the stories (I usually only look at the pictures and decide of I want to make the recipe)–Your old neighbors suck and my husband and I feel bad that you have had such bad luck with them! Anyway about the “Lurkers” there is this thing called google analytics where you can track the traffic on your site ie: how many people a day (and where they are from) how they got to your site (search engine, direct ect) I realize that this is like 2 years too late and maybe you have heard of this before but I thought I would pitch in!
Teresa says
I linked here from a pin and I love what I see. 🙂
Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden says
These cupcakes look so amazing! I’m delighted with them! I’ve featured this recipes on my blog! I hope you don’t mind! If you don’t agree with that please contact me and I will remove it. All the best.
Claire Dore says
This is my first visit but it definitely won’t be my last. Will be trying this recipe. Now to see what else you have here.
April says
Hi! I stumbled upon your site by accident. It was a link from another website, with the cinnamon bun cheesecake. I love, love, love it. A quick, funny story : My husband is a Chef. He does things with food I could never do. He flips food in pans, never measures anything, waves his hand like a magic wand, sprinkling a “bit of this” and a “dash of that”…..I , on the otherhand, burn butter, tried to make gravy that the spoon stood up in, and once, decided to make this wonderful breakfast casserole…used a “metal” baking pan, and thought I was “working smart” by cutting and slicing all my veggies in the metal pan itself. I was just glowing with pride, as I put my casserole into the oven, anticipating the shock and suprise, when I presented something I had cooked all by myself, that actually turned out, and, was edible! About 15 minutes later, I decided to go check on my pride and joy in the oven, thinking to myself, ” I have finally done it. I have learned how to cook.” As I peered through the glass in the oven door, a strange thing had happened; my beautiful casserole, had dissapeared. The yellow egg and veggie mixture was not baking up all fluffy and yummy-it was shrinking. I opened the oven door, to discover, to my horror..and eventual laughter after I got over the crazy mistake I had made….where i was sooooo proud for “working smart” and slicing those veggies in the actual metal pan itself, seems that I cut the metal pan, too, and that my egg mixure had been slowly running out of the bottom of the pan, through multiple holes and slashes, and was all over the bottom of the oven. And of course…while I was trying to quickly hide the fact that i had even attempted to” cook “at all ( told him I meant I was making scrambled eggs with veggies on the stovetop-he must have misunderstood me ) he came in the kitchen and busted another one of my attempts to hide a cooking disaster; at that time-I had just started dating him. I was trying to cook my way to his heart, but instead, I cooked my way right to his funny bone-he eventually married me anyway, lol-but he never ended up with the “wife that was a great cook.” One day, I picked up a recipie, that was for something they called ” baking”. So i grabbed a springform pan, a mixer, and a fire extinguisher ( seriously-that’s because of the pizza story) and before I knew it, on my counter sat the most beautiful thing I had ever laid my eyes on. Chocolate truffle cheesecake. True story-first attempt ever…at baking anything..ever…and my husband said, ” I dont believe this. You-baked a PERFECT cheesecake. There is not one crack in it, the density is exact…this, is straight out of a baking textbook.” I tried to bake cookies-they were wonderful. Cakes-each and every one divine. Pastries, custards, even Creme Brulee; each without fear, each with faith, and the return was consistent-good every time. But ask me to cook a piece of chicken, you should run. Run far, far away. Maybe its “all in my head”-from too many cooking attempts and hilareous disasters-one even involving the fire department, no kidding! I gave up-and leave the cooking up to the Chef.( My wonderful husband). I look so foreward to “cruising” your site, and making some of your wonderful treats. Just one question-do you come up with all of these recipies yourself, from “scratch”? ( Meaning, do you take a basic or closely related recipie, and “tweak” and adjust untill you have something original, or, you just start creating “from scratch”?) You are truly talented, either way you do it. I would love to be able to take my baking to the next level, but I would have no clue on how in the world to come up with what-would-go-well-with-what, and how to produce a recipie to achieve those results. Sorry my short story turned into such a long winded one-hopefully, it made you laugh, as it does me, still, to this day, that I can bake but cannot cook. Keep up the great work! -sincerely, a new “fan” of yours. 🙂
Kalani says
Just found your site. Your recipes seem to be amazing! Can’t wait ..so making the Walnut Bread first.
Sharon Reppert says
Oh, my gosh, you make it sound really easy. Just found your site today, 02/17/18. I keep thinking I will make Brioch but just haven’t done it. I certainly will now! Thank you. You have such a lovely site. 🙂