This is the part where I take a moment to ask for your help.
This is the part where I tell you how much I need you.
Seriously people…. I need some inspiration. Give it up. Please and thank you.
I think I’ve found myself in a bit of a kitchen rut. What should I make? What do you want to see?
Hot? Cold? Sweet or savory? At what point will you stop putting up with my baking antics? How much cranberry juice is too much cranberry juice to drink in one day? What do I do about this giant blemish on my chin?
Ok… I suppose you should only answer the first few questions above. Send me some inspiration. Send me a dozen eggs. Send me a punch in the skull. I need your creative kitchen juice or your closed fist punches. Let’s be a team about this. I need you… but please don’t actually punch me. I was kidding about that part.
Update: You all are the most lovely people a blogger could ask for. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for all the inspiration. I’ve already got a list working from all your suggestions. Keep em coming! I think you’re dreamy!
Aaaand another update: You lovelies have blown me away. Thanks for all the inspiration. Amazing! Let’s hug. I’ll be in my kitchen this weekend and be back next week with some pretty fabulous treats for you. Thank you. One the real…. thanks.
dana aka gluten free in cleveland
I love this site! My gluten-eating friends are always asking me for baking advice, but as a gluten-free baking girl, I can’t always provide the help they need….but I always sent ’em here!!!
As someone mentioned above, its blueberry season. I’m going blueberry picking (if this thunderstorm ever clears..) and I am combing the internet for that perfect blueberry cornmeal pancake recipe. I’m sure the honor should be yours.
I’d also love a great savory, herbed roll recipe!
Lulu
Some people have mentioned ice cream cakes, and I for one definitely agree! They are PERFECT for the weather we have been having and maybe you could possibly throw in some candy bar pieces inside the middle to add some crunch. I know you already did a blog on how to make the Ben and Jerry’s cake but i would love some more ideas. Thank you, and I hope this helps your inspiration block.
P.S. Your blog is the best around and you have a wonderful personality, I will never tire of you and your antics!
Ariella
I already commented, but someone suggest tres leches cake and i completely second that request.
When Pigs Fly
Wow, you are popular! Love all of your ideas. I can relate to being in a rut with the blog. But, I noticed the first commenter said something about balsamic vinegar. Reducing balsamic vinegar to a syrupy goo when it gets all sweet is amazing on vanilla ice cream. Maybe something along those lines. Now I’m hungry.
Molly
I haven’t read through all the suggestions so I don’t know if this has been mentioned…
Have you thought about painting your kitchen? Maybe w/ all your ‘stuff’ that could be hard, so how about just a wall, or the floor, or the ceiling – maybe the door through which you enter? I love to change things around a bit in my house when I’m in a little rut, nothing like moving furniture around in a room to freshen it and get a new perspective on the space (but would hate to move my cooking equipment around – God Forbid I reach for a rubber spatula and it’s gone!)
Food-wise, when I’m in a ‘cooking’ rut I usually try make my super southern great grandmother’s tomato gravy and yeast rolls. Impossible – but if I ever get it right, impossibly delicious!
And, hey – as a last resort, there’s always beverage testing! I just saw a recipe using St-Germain elderflower liqueur and another using watermelon to make sangria that I want to play with. Maybe those are calling your name too?
Good Luck – I can’t wait to read about all your results…
Yolanda
I love you, Joy, and find you incredibly inspiring. With almost 250 suggestions, you don’t really need mine. But, how about something with brown butter?
SaraLe
One word – BLUEBERRIES!!
Vicki
Hey Joy,
Do you still have an Easy Bake Oven in the back of the closet, maybe at your parent’s house? If so, can you come up with something fun for some very bored little girls to try? I’d be ever so obliged.
Stiffler
i saw someone suggested a flourless chocolate cake. . . you did flourless peanut butter cookies, so how about a cake??
i’ve seen recipes before for flourless chocolate cake and wanted to try it, but haven’t yet.
Janet
I have been making crepes like crzy here and have the sweet crepes down, but I am looking for some fantastic savory crepe recipes. Oh and it is coming up on preserve, canning, and pickling season and this midwest girl is always on the prowl for something extra yummy to put up in the pantry.
Laura
Watermelon cupcakes!
Jenn
favorite childhood desserts
desserts containing fruit
anything w/ chocolate :)
jill
how about something lovely, lemony, sweet and tangy on a turquoise platter of some sort. pretty and delish :)
Food Hunter
Whatever it is I’m sure it will be wonderful…can’t wait.
Laura
Love your blog! Sorry if this has been said or if you’ve already done this but I would love to see some freezer meals! I’m expecting my first baby in December and I’m guessing things are going to get hectic! TIA! : )