We’re connected. I have all y’all on my phone and in my pocket. I take you with me to yoga. You go with me on walks. You browse the grocery store with me. You know what’s going on in my kitchen. You know when I’m strolling through New Orleans, wandering through Philadelphia, or visiting my family (and the beach… I miss the beach) in California.
My favorite way that we’re connected is Instagram. I get to see what you’ve got going into the oven and all the Joy the Baker recipes you’re celebrating your days with. It fills my heart to see you take my recipes into your kitchen and share them with your friends and family. That’s what this blog is all about and the fact that you spend your time and energy in the kitchen with my recipes means everything to me. We’re in this together and seeing you bake on Instagram is a really lovely (am I stalking you?) reminder for me. Thanks you for sharing with me. It really means so much.
I found the wonderful things you’re baking on Instagram using #joythebaker and #homemadedecadence. Go on y’all! You’re excellent.
Here’s what you’ve baked, from left-ish to right-ish:
• Peach and Blueberry Pie (it’s gluten-free!) is so nice for summer and beautifully recreated by @gabriellegeiselman.
• Brown Butter Blueberry Muffins are my very favorite muffins. I posted this simple recipe years ago and it’s still my favorite. Thank you, @andrealwan!
• Strawberry Raspberry Crisp. Summer fruit is just too easy. Lookin’good, @piebelly!
• It’s always good to get help chopping the crisp bacon for these Peanut Butter Bacon and Dark Chocolate Cookies. It’s nice to share the kitchen. @bricksonshea
• This Marrakesh Carrot Salad is worth all of the chopping and grating. It’s lovely. Don’t skimp on the feta. High-five @nosh_happy!
• Brown Butter and Pistachio Baked Donuts are the best that baked donuts can be. So pretty, too! Mega: @maysiejones
• Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream made with blackberries by @marisapinson. It’s cream cheese in ice cream… I mean, what more could you want?
• Dust off the waffle maker because Vanilla Bean Sweet Potato Waffles and fried chicken are always in season. Boom! Pow! @thehappylittleapron!
• Strawberry Cream Scones toasted, golden, and covered in sliced almonds by @michellefooter_butterscotch.
• Your next Sunday plans should include these Quick and Dirty Chocolate Espresso Cinnamon Rolls. There’s chocolate in our cinnamon rolls and they’re extra speedy to put together. Right on, @amoore1014!
• Strawberry Brown Butter Banana Bread will make your house smell like heaven. Co-sign: @mrsrotho
• @erika_bakes made these fantastic Classic Lemon Bars (don’t inhale too much powdered sugar) aaaand also made Breakfast Nachos from Homemade Decadence!
• It’s ice cream season! I love these tasty and photogenic Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cones with Salted Dark Chocolate and Orange Ice Cream from Homemade Decadence. Just beautiful and thank you for sharing @rainydaybites!
• A baby in bed with my cookbook!? Nailed it, @labeillesucree.
• Vanilla Bean Confetti Cookies are like an entire party in a single cookie. The power of sprinkles. Sounds silly but it’s real! @amandarobinsn
• Brie Cheese, Black Forest Ham and Cherry Confit inspired from a mega brunch sandwich in Homemade Decadence. Also fantastic is Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese. You make a great looking sandwich, @andreavgarzonf! For real.
• The cake on the cover of Homemade Decadence is (if I do say so myself) completely bonkers. Chocolate cake, peanut butter frosting, covered in salty peanuts and… pretzels! It’s an over-the-top, totally decadent celebration cake artfully made by @samyamina and @lauriehouser.
• Strawberry Shortcake Cookies from Homemade Decadence and @ediblemoments. Part scone, part cookie, all good!
Thanks for sharing your kitchen with me! I love it more than you know.
xo Joy
Linda | Brunch with Joy
This is fantastic! I also made several recipes from your book and our favorite is bourbon pecan pie (https://instagram.com/p/2HGfyxScfJ/?taken-by=brunchwithjoy) – it’s a favorite that I made it 4 times in 6 months :)
Amanda
This is such a fun post! I love instagram pictures, especially when they are of yummy food.
Allison @amoore1014
Joy- you can stalk my Instagram anytime. I’m a firm believer that butter and baked goods bring people together! I so enjoy all of your recipes and posts. Keep on keeping on- you’re making the world brighter!
Claire
Awesome. So many cool new feeds to follow :)
Rebecca
We just moved from STL to North Carolina. The first two things baked in our new house have been your peanut butter birthday cake (for by birthday last week) and the smoked sea salt, dark chocolate, and pistachio cookies which my two year old things are rad. Thank you!
Lindsey
Those all look amazing! Thanks for sharing such great inspiration!
Lindsey | Finding Balance in Life
Jess Carey
Yayyy new accounts to stalk!!
but i'm hungry
Love stalking you on Insta, girl! Such a fun way to keep up with people!
Whitni
I made your Chocolate Pudding Pie for my dad yesterday and it was hit! Thank you so much for sharing your talent, creativity, and hard work with the world. The world is a better place because of you!
paigefussell
Joy, I do stalk you on Instagram (is it considered stalking if I subscribe? I mean, you come up in the feed so it’s not like I’m secretly going to your Instagram page and drooling over all the food porn.) However, because we live in the same neighborhood, I have to admit I keep hoping to bump into you at the grocery store or one of the many restaurants nearby. And if you ever need a dishwasher and/or a taste-tester, I’m available!
Lucy @ cheatingvegan.com
Joy, it is so sweet for you to link to other’s Instagram accounts! It always makes me so happy when superstar food bloggers help us newbies out :) You inspire me to keep going, even in spite of epic fails, (ahem) like my attempt at vegan brookies last week. Thank you! xo
Butter, Basil and Breadcrumbs
Joy, I’m ashamed to say that I didn’t have you on Instagram. I mean, seriously. What is wrong with me? I follow you on Facebook, and am always so excited to get your emails when you post. Why I didn’t have you on Instagram, is beyond me.
I do now.
I’m stalking you too.
And I’m also going to be stalking all of these awesome people you shared today. Very cool post.
Love, Prudy <3
Starry artist
My granddaughter and I love the brown butter blueberry muffins! Come out perfect every time. We use dried blueberries and add a few chocolate chips to recipe. Love them!
Ashlyn @ Pedantic Foodie
This is such an awesome post! Thank you for sharing! And thank you for your incredible recipes that continue to inspire us all!
cherylwoodman
I am very intrggued by the Marakesh salad! I have a similar indian themed recipie, I think it would be perfect for my 10 days sugar free trial!
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