Never mind the fact that I’m sitting alone in a Portland hotel room, nervous-eating tortillas out of a bag. Never mind that. That’s neither here nor there. Well… that’s actually here, and happening. Suffice it to say that this book tour has me out in the world doing things that I wouldn’t normally do. It’s awesome, exciting, and tortilla binge inducing. That’s a complicated phrase.
Can we daydream about something while I sit here and work on this tortilla stack? In my daydream are biscuits (which are totally breakfast), lunch (which I wish could always be fries), and dinner (which I always want to be mashed potatoes… but isn’t). Come over. Daydream with me. I’ll totally share my bag of tortillas.
(…gosh I wish I weren’t so weird.)
Why haven’t I invited you over for a biscuit and bourbon party?
Why is that just now crossing my mind? These Brown Sugar Bacon Biscuits would be perfect!
Tis the season for Hot Cross Biscuits. Golden brown and studded with currants.
If you didn’t give up biscuits for Lent… these might just have your name written all over them.
Biscuits transition. Biscuits were born to transition from morning to afternoon and evening. This Caramelized Mushroom with Chive Buttermilk Biscuits tastes like a double hug.
This Spinach, Feta, and Blood Orange Salad is such a beautiful occurrence. It’s the perfect reminder that the world is absolutely stunning, on your plate, and edible.
I sometimes cook in color themes.
Green Goddess Israeli Couscous Salad.
Pretty vegeterian patties from Heidi Swanson. Lemon, Green Olive, and Parsley Quinoa Cakes.
This recipe has salty olives and fresh parsley. I want them every day! Health!
In real life, if I’m not eating biscuits, tortillas, or doughnuts… I have a deep desire to eat spicy lentils.
This Ginger and Lentil Soup is a life-saver.
Nothing heals like Sunday pasta and wine.
Well… except a bag of flour tortillas. Those heal too.
Tremendous.
Cbrecipe
I made a huge batch of biscuits a few weeks ago and threw all the leftovers in the freezer. A biscuit, microwaved to hot and drizzled with honey is becoming my new favorite breakfast.
Gina
I’m a biscuit girl myself. Will never turn down a warm biscuit. LOL! And I will definitely be trying your brown sugar bacon biscuits soon. Bacon and bread — What more could you ask for?
Jen @ Eat. Swim. Shop.
I am totally feeling you on the tortillas. And the biscuits. And bourbon. And everything.
I also am very sad you couldn’t make it to the DC area for your book tour. But I am excited about your book!
Now I’m going to eat a whole bag of tortillas.
shannon wirth
I would so join you for biscuits and bourbon! You are weird – weird and lovely, and I adore it! Thanks for never holding back…..seriously. Wish I could have seen you at a book signing. It would have been SF if at all…maybe next time. Huge biscuit blessings! And tortilla love. =)
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious
I dont know what that first photo is of, but I’m suddenly craving black pepper biscuits with sour cherry preserves.
Amielle
Those quinoa cakes look mouthwateringly delicious! Well, everything here does, but those especially. And I really need to make that salad soon. It’s been haunting my food eating thoughts.
Suzanne
Biscuits with sugar-coated bacon in them? You are a mad genius! Thank goodness I found your blog in time for this. (Actually, I have Amazon to thank for that- they recommended your cookbook and I discovered your blog that way.) I really hope that those tortillas are homemade. Grocery store tortillas make me sad.
Kristen
We are looking forward to tomorrow’s book signing – yay! You’re awesome!
Leisa
Biscuits & Bourbon… I am all over that! Invitation accepted–thank God there are other ladies out there who appreciate the finer things in life :-) Best of luck with the book signing tour–my copy just arrived this morning, and I’m contemplating the carrot cake pancakes as a suitable start to my Saturday morning…
Bless you, Joy the Baker!
Christie {Pepper Lynn}
Totally craving biscuits now! Planning to head to Third Place Books tonight – see you there!
CherylK
I could eat biscuits at every meal so you can be sure I’ll be making these beauties! Thank you.
Jillian
so much goodness!
Ashleigh Flint
Joy!
I have been baking as many recipes as I can -from your cook book… The biscottis are my favorite. Mmmmm! But the best all time has been the brown sugar and bacon biscuits. I made them ginormous!! Wish I could eat those everyday and look perfectly toned ;D
Loving the book. So happy you are touring
XO
Kelsey Y
I too adore biscuits Joy! especially any with buttermilk. so so delicious. I’ve got to try your hot-cross bun biscuits!!
Chris
Hi Joy…..I so enJOY your blog….so many lovely recipes and photos! A question and I do hope you answer questions…so many blog owners do not…for your cucumber, strawberry, smoothie…do you use original almond milk or sweetened almond milk? I bought unsweetened recently and it was too..well…unsweet!
Thanks~Chris
I’m a fan in Gig Harbor, Washington~state
Kerry
I just made your cinnamon roll biscuits – my roommate declared them her favorite thing I’ve ever made, my parents sent me multiple texts singing their praises, and my boyfriend is (and I quote) on the verge of establishing a religion around them…so in the name of the flour, the sugar, and the holy biscuit – I believe!! Thank you, dear Joy.
Tia Chocolate
Ahahaha – best comment evarrrr…I will be doing those stations of the oven whenever I bake now. Thanks! :D
Erika - The Teenage Taste
Biscuits for every meal?! Oh yeah, I could totally do that!
kelli
You’re doing great! Tortillas and all! I’ll keep CA nice and warm for you to return home to!
Megan
I love that biscuits is one entire meal for every day. <3
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen
Mmmm…I feel like I’m in a biscuit coma just from reading this. Yea, it’s pretty awesome, and I hope it doesn’t go away any time soon.
Emma
I can’t believe I missed you in Portland!
Spike
Yay! Your book just arrived here in Japan (thank you Amazon.co.jp). Love all the pink! Beautiful photographs. So excited to get baking.
Kate@ eatrecyclerepeat
The only thing in your way is any limiting beliefs you may hold. Knock out the negative energy and you can do anything! Your talent is limitless, and you have a whole community here rooting for you. Go Joy go!
cheyenne
i think i need to make every single recipe.
everything looks so good!
xo, cheyenne
Sarah
“Time does not change us. It just unfolds us.” – Max Frisch
;)
Mary's Pastry Lab
i want some biscuits now too… :(
Erin
You are right near one of the best biscuit places ever. Go to Pine State Biscuits quick before you leave Portland!!!
Jenna
You made me want biscuits soo much! Just like a basket of biscuits. Yummm.
Also, welcome to Portland! I hope you have a good time here. :)
Heidi Boyd
If you get the chance after your book signing you should visit VooDoo doughnuts. They have wonderful take on a bismarck that is pretty amazing. It’s in the shape of a voodoo doll and is filled with I think custard and a raspberry sauce and is covered with chocolate icing! So tasty, and as a bonus… (well, only a bonus if you have a slightly sick perverse view of the world) you can skewer it and have it ooze red!!! I warned you… slightly sick perversion at work… but TOTALLY delish! They’re open until like 2 or 3am, so you can do all sorts of fun Portland things and then shut it down with Voodoo… plan on a line though. Have a marvelous time in Portland! I love Powell’s… I always go to visit when I’m there. Enjoy your touring!
Heidi
Did my oozing raspberry red take this comment over the line of proper proprietary-ness?!? No worries. You can delete, just relating to the doughnuts part of the post. I also need to learn to not put my last name… just call me a relative newbie to the blog o’sphere. Nevertheless, hope you having a fabulous trip signing all kinds of books!
Katie
Wish I still lived in Portland (where I grew up) so I could take you for the best ice cream sundae in town and we could become friends! Is that a weird stalker thing to say? I’m not your stalker, promise… just think you’re awesome and shouldn’t be alone in a portland hotel room eating tortillas. go have fun on 23rd!
Jennifer
I can’t believe that I missed you at Omnivore Books. I really wanted to tell you that your photos {which are so stunning} have inspired me to get in the kitchen! I think I have to get over my fear and conquer the biscuit next. Thank you!
Rocky Mountain Woman
I wish I could come tonight! It would be so much fun (even if you are kinda sorta weird…in a good sort of way)…
Candin
I will be seeing you tonight! I keep having the thought that I forget my book at home. I hope that doesn’t happen, that would be lame.
Emilie
Hey Joy!
Several of my pals and I love your blog… it has inspired some wonderful gatherings. Anyway, I’m looking to bring a nutritious and portable meal to a dear friend who recently had her first baby (what an adult thing to do!…). However, I’d like to avoid the traditional post-postpartum casserole dishes of yesteryear. Any suggestions, Joy? Anybody?
Thank you in advance!
Emilie
Emily
Here’s something I saw floating around on pinterest…I thought it was great and something new moms would like (or maybe I just like the shot of the raspberries/strawberries/grapes/blueberries).
Good luck with your signings, Joy! I’m sure you’re blowing away entire crowds of people!!
Emily
Aaaaaaand I forgot the link. Nice.
http://www.dwellonjoy.com/2012/02/feeding-new-moms.html
Margarita
Hello! Just wanted to let you know that I made your sea salt and poppy seed crackers and they are so so so awesome! Thanks for the recipe!
Shalan with The Long Road
We live an hour from Portland, on the coast. Welcome to the opposite of SoCal. : ) BTW – you’re too tricksy, I tell you. It’s not fair. I think you give us all super delicious biscuits recipes, encourage us to eat fries for lunch – and you’re secretly super regimented on salad and fruit and no carbs. You can’t eat like that and look like you do, girl! You want us all to get huge, while you strut in fitted Anthropologie sundresses! I’m onto you.
Lucia
I always eat tortillas with my boyfriend, when we’re both too tired for anything else and the moon shines. Love them :-)
Jacqueline
Joy – Welcome to PDX…other than my house, the best biscuits are at Pine State Biscuits! Ask anyone.
Mallory
I had no idea you were in Portland today! Welcome to the NW, and welcome to a typical grey and rainy day. You must visit Pine State Biscuts if you’re in the mood for them, but the hotel doesn’t have the kitchen, they are the best!
Kristen
jk, *BOOK signing!
Kristen
Joy! I’m so excited for your booking signing in Seattle tomorrow. Yaaaay!
Christyna
I made your Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from your cookbook on Sunday.
I gave away half of the batch, and then ate (no lie!) 14 of them myself (spread over the course of three days, of course).
Hands down, the BEST chocolate chip cookies, EVER. And, I’ve tried many recipes.
There was something about that combo of browned butter with the hint of molasses and the crispy, yet chewy, texture that made my husband look at me in aghast amazement that I had managed to finish that many cookies in as little as 3 days. Can’t wait to try out the rest of the recipes in that beauty of a book of yours <3
vicky
Loved your writing for this post! So real! I never had biscuits, but they look totally amazing in your pictures. Good Luck!
Heather
I just have to second that Pine State Biscuit recommendation. I’m a Tennessee expat living near Seattle (sadly) and I often drive the two hours south on Saturday mornings just to get my biscuit fix. You MUST try it. And while you’re there, be sure to order the grits. The best!!
Katie
dude! you need Pine State Biscuits! Get the one with fried chicken, and pickles, and mustard and honey. Girl, you’ll swoon. http://www.flickr.com/photos/molly_orangette/4575851572/
Elizabeth
Don’t forget your chicken pot pie with cream cheese and chive biscuits that is so delicious!
Alexis
i made cookies for you last night in my portland apartment. i’m bringing them to you tonight. but please don’t eat them sitting on your bed in a lonely hotel room, staring into space, dreaming of biscuits. see you soon!
Alix
Joy,
You cannot even begin to understand how excited I am for your book talk today. I cannot WAIT to meet you. You are definitely an inspiration.
If you have any free time here in Portland, I think you should hop over to the LoveJoyBakery on 10th in the Pearl District. For the reason alone that they use your name it seems like a perfect fit! Rainy days are the best to head over because they have large windows that you can sit against and watch the world pass by while you eat delicious baked goods and bread and drink Stumptown coffee.
LawandButter
As a former NYC-ite and now a Portlander, I can tell you that Portland has some of the best food. There are amazing food carts all over the city, and great little restaurants in some of the best parts of town. Make sure to check out NW 23rd Street to just wander in and out of shops and have some dessert at Papa Haydn. Then head down to the Pearl District and wander the streets and have some local craft brews with a flight of beer. The east side of portland has some amazing areas too, Alberta and such. I’m more a westside girl myself, but hey, you can’t go wrong. Just don’t leave your room without your umbrella and galoshes.
Raquel @ Ovenmitts Vegan Blog
Hahaha soo I totally eat plain tortillas out of the bag, but I try to hide it from everybody. Thanks for being weird with me. Your biscuits look great, though. I feel like that sounds inappropriate?
Jennifer
YOU make me hungry!!!!
frugalportland
Don’t be lonely in Portland! Hope you have pals to keep you company!
Samantha Angela
I was always the official biscuit baker in my house as a kid. I even developed my own technique of flattening out the dough to ensure that each bisuit could be perfectly pulled apart down the centre for spreading butter or jam inside.
Man, it’s been ages since I made biscuits.
Katie L.
Can’t wait to meet you tonight! I hope you’re liking Portland! Plus it will be my first time at the Beaverton Powell’s. (Although coming from the Seattle area, I think you’ll enjoy being there more…)
erika
JOY?! What is happening?! You are in Portland, probably the only city I’ve been to in the world where you can stumble into AMAZING food without even trying. I’m so sorry you went the tortilla route. I wish that you would tell me where you’re hotel is so that I could send you to an amazing and affordable meal within 5 blocks of your hotel, because I know that it’s there, heck!, there are probably 17 fantastic options and I just want to give one to you so you can be filled with the Joy of food that you normally bring to us through your blog. I want you to light up with delicious treats aplenty and people around you who truly share that same joy of food, because that is totally possible in Portland. At the very least, go to Voodoo Donuts and get a Maple Bacon Bar. Yes. Do it!
Casey Martin
Hope you’re enjoying our lovely city here in Portland!
amber peters
Oh man! Brown Sugar Bacon Biscuits?? In our household, we are smitten with your Brown Sugar Bacon Waffles! I tout them all over the web, too….on Facebook, Streamzoo, to my friends and family. They are killer! I can’t wait to try these biscuits!
Lizy B
Brown sugar and bacon biscuits!! It’s like you read my mind and created a plate full of dreaminess!
Enjoy your tour!!
Urban Wife
It’s ok to be weird. That’s why we love you. Weird = awesome. And I can totally get behind biscuits for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks, too. Have fun in PDX!
Julia {The Roasted Root}
It all looks magnificent – like the perfect course-by-course meal actually (biscuits with jam could be the dessert) ;) The lentil soup struck me in particular as delicious and nutritious. mmmm….and yup, a brown sugar bacon biscuit would be amazing. :) Congrats on your book tour – I’d gladly share a pack of tortillas with you, lady…maybe dipped in peanut butter. And honey. :)
gloria
Love tese biscuits!!
Amber
This makes me want chicken pot pie with chive cheddar biscuits on top. Well this or that tiny human I’m growing in my belly.
Amy (CookingScraps)
I for one, am glad that you are weird- we all are! I think everyone would be just little happier (and the world even more interesting) if they embraced their weirdness. A small bit of my weirdness- my favorite sandwich is egg, peanut butter, and sriracha… and I like to eat frozen mixed vegetables. Thanks for sharing, congrats on your book!
JennF
We love your weirdness….and don’t you forget it!
Alex
I love your posts. I especially love that you talk about those moments of insecurity-everything-is-out-of-my-control-anxiety. It’s brave of you. You always end up saying something kind.
So I admire you, sitting in your hotel room eating flour tortillas out of a bag. You’re doing a scary thing, being so open.
Oh, and you’re a rockin’ baker.
Sue
Joy – I am so glad you are “so weird” – please don’t ever stop! You help make me feel a bit normal when I read your posts. They’re comforting. And I feel like I understand myself just a little bit better when I read them. Thanks for always being you – for being vulnerable – and for not shying away from the honesty. It is truly refreshing in every post. Love it & can’t wait to meet you in Chicago!!
Ernestine
Joy, I am currently taking cooking lessons and we are in the pastry part now. Everything that I have made in class turns our beautifully but when I try it at home It’s a disaster. Biscuits is one of those things. I would love to make beautiful biscuits! What am I doing wrong? They just come out dense, crumbly and tasteless.
Faith
If they are working for you in class but not at home then I would guess there is a problem in the ingredients, since you definitely know the technique :)
My first guess would be to check your baking powder and oven temperature. Hope this helps!
ileana
That salad is beautiful and delicious. Your cheddar-pepper biscuits are my go-to but clearly I need to give these other variations a chance.
Have fun at Powell’s!
Faith
Biscuit and bourbon party? We should be friends.
I wish I could come to one of your book signings! Alas, I’m stuck in the middle of the USA. Next tour! Because, I am certain, there will be a next one :)
Lauren at Keep It Sweet
I’m sold on your biscuits. I loved the ww honey and goat cheese recipe in the cookbook:-)
Anna
I just made some cheddar & cayenne pepper biscuits… sometimes nothing can quite do the trick like a biscuit!
http://annaspears.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/cheddar-cayenne-pepper-buttermilk-biscuits/
James B
Why has no one introduced me to this bad boy brown sugar bacon biscuits before??? I have been missing out my entire life…..
Villy @ For the love of Feeding
You made me hungrier and hungrier photo after photo… Amazing!
Holiday Baker Man
The perfect biscuit is so elusive!
Kathryn
Everything looks so good and delicious.
thelittleloaft
Are biscuits what we call scones here in the UK? They all look absolutely wonderful – especially the hot cross bun ones…yum!
The slow pace
I’m preparing that spinach, feta and blood orange salad tonight! It makes me think about holidays!
Anna @ the shady pine
I suddenly need to find a brown sugar bacon biscuit….you are such a bad influence :)
Candin
Or you could make a batch and have more than one. I’ve made them twice in the last month. They’re delicious!
Kathleen @ Ksugarandspice
You’re one of the most normal and original people I know. Great post. Now pass me a tortilla. xxoo
Lindsa @ TheMuffinTin Post
We built a brick oven in our backyard. It’s easy to make stews and such, but bread is more difficult. I’m thinking biscuits would be perfect since they are already quite dry.
Alex
For biscuits in Portland there is the stunning Pine State Biscuits (2 locations); I’ve also heard amazing things about the sweet potato biscuits with pork loin and sausage gravy at Arleta Library Cafe. I, like Jenny, am totally stoked for tomorrow!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
What a pretty array of biscuits! They are something I never make…what’s wrong with me. Must change that!
Kay
I still haven’t been here but you ARE headed towards these biscuits: http://tomdouglas.com/blog/2011/02/dahlia-workshop-biscuit-bar-now-open-by-dennis-jensen-serious-pie-westlake-manager/ Can’t wait to meet you! (A friend and I will be coming to the Friday signing – woo-hoo!)
emmycooks
Aw, eating tortillas for dinner in a hotel room always makes me daydream about real food too. Holler if you need a home-cooked meal when you get to Seattle–to counteract all the girl scout cookies stuck together with extra frosting that @cakespy is going to try to feed you. :)
Jenny
I’m so excited you’re in Portland and that I’m going to meet you tomorrow! If you’re here for any amount of time, you should get biscuits and gravy at Vita Cafe on NE Alberta. Totally necessary. Also, I’m sorry it’s so cold here.
Miriam @ Overtime Cook
I’ve never made biscuits before, but I really need to try them someday!