I smell Thursday

Friday, October 10, 2008

For smelly Thursday, I had a really hard time not going super literal. The first things that comes to mind when you think of the sense of scent are flowers and food. I went with it because my creative juices are apparently spent tonight.

This is Nate’s boutonniere from the wedding on Saturday. I love orchids and this one is beautiful. It almost looks fake, but it’s not.

Funny story about when I met hubby… I actually didn’t know how to cook. There are many things I had never tasted let alone cooked (including avocado, lobster, mussels, squash, beets the list really goes on and on). Garlic is not something I ever learned to cook with until I met him. He uses it in everything and now I do too. In fact, we usually double the amount in a recipe because we love it so much.

Check out the other photo week participants’ smelly pictures:

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20 Responses to “Daring Bakers take on the Yule Log”

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Beth G. — December 22, 2007 at 7:58 pm

Looks great!! I love the history info too 🙂 Congrats you did an awesome job!
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Gigi — December 22, 2007 at 8:28 pm

Love the history info and your buttercream looks so silky. Nicely done!
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MrsPresley — December 23, 2007 at 12:18 am

good job! rolls like the yule log and the pumpkin roll really aren’t too hard to make, but they’re great to bring to get togethers b/c everyone loves them 🙂
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Claire — December 23, 2007 at 2:26 am

Congrats on your first “real” yule log. I wasn’t crazy about the buttercream either, though I did like the coffee flavor!
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marias23 — December 23, 2007 at 2:27 am

Yum! Very nice, creamy-looking buttercream. Looks delish! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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SMJ — December 23, 2007 at 3:04 am

I went for raspberry inside too – and agree that chocolate frosting would be tastier. Good job!
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Lis — December 23, 2007 at 3:59 am

You did an awesome job, Jen!

Your log turned out so pretty – as did the mushrooms!

Way to go!

xoxo
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Hilda — December 23, 2007 at 2:57 pm

Your log looks wonderful, so silky creamy. Happy Holidays!
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~Amber~ — December 23, 2007 at 4:19 pm

Your log looks awesome. Congratulations on completing the challenge.
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Meryl — December 24, 2007 at 2:58 am

Very pretty! I thought this one was harder than the “Buche” I made in French class too.
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Lunch Buckets — December 24, 2007 at 5:35 am

I love your texturing – nice log!
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Peabody — December 24, 2007 at 9:24 am

Job well done. I made it with chocolate buttercream and I think it would have gone lovely with raspberry.
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Cheryl — December 24, 2007 at 6:39 pm

I love the idea of the raspberry filling with the coffee buttercream. That must have tasted incredible.
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Dolores — December 26, 2007 at 6:01 am

As worldly as I thought I was at the time, I never could have attempted anything this complex in high school. You did a great job with your… it looks luscious!

I hope you had a joyous holiday, and that 2008 brings you health and happiness, laughter and love.
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Julius — December 26, 2007 at 7:04 am

Great bûche de Noël and I loved reading your post.

Happy Holidays!

Julius from Occasional Baker
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Tartelette — December 27, 2007 at 6:11 pm

You aced this challenge like a pro! It looks gorgeous!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
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Deborah — December 28, 2007 at 1:04 am

Your filling looks and sounds delicious! I went with chocolate for the outside, and loved it. Great job!
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Rosa's Yummy Yums — December 28, 2007 at 3:39 pm

A very pretty log! Well done!

Cheers,

Rosa
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Jen Yu — December 31, 2007 at 1:23 am

Nice work there. I love the combination of raspberry and chocolate – mmmm! Congrats on your challenge and happy new year 🙂

jen at use real butter
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Quellia — January 5, 2008 at 3:43 am

Oooh I love the idea of the raspberry in the log!