Saturday, June 11, 2011

Sweet Indulgences Sunday #8

Sometimes, I just have to be realistic with myself about my talents in the kitchen. Looking through all of these wonderful dessert recipes that have been posted here over the last few weeks, I see that I am way out of my league with some of these recipes. But looking at all of your recipes gives me something to strive for. I'm sure the majority of you aren't professional bakers but just home bakers with talent and creativity. By pinpointing my weaknesses, I'm able to realize my strengths and build on them. My talent is in baking pound cakes, sheet cakes, bars, and cookies. And, that's going to be my focus from here on out for a while.


My frustrations are coming from my lastest dessert fiasco that, while still delicious, was not blog-worthy. But, I know that there are many of you out there this week who have had a number of victories in the kitchen. I've already seen them on some of your blogs. Please share them here. And, after coming to terms with my limitations, I did produce a cheesecake bar that was delicious!


Coconut Blueberry Cheesecake Bars


Last Week's Top Recipes...

Take a look at last week's top recipes and you'll see what I mean about talent in the kitchen. Thanks to everyone who returned to the party last week and to those who accepted my invitation and joined the party for the first time. I am humbled and inspired...

Also, I'm having a giveaway this week. One of my followers will win a copy of Johnnie Gabriel's Cooking in the South. If you're interested, check out the link to the giveaway here!


#1
from Chef in Training

#2
from Dee Dee's Delights

A Two-Way Tie for #3
from From Cupboard to Cupboard

from Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats

The Rules...

  1. Please link up to the URL of your specific recipe post, not the URL of your main blog. When it asks for "Name", type in the name of your recipe.
  2. Please place a link back to this post in your original post or Grab My Button included below.
  3. Share your most recent dessert. Link up as many desserts as you would like. More is always better when it comes to desserts!
  4. Leave me a comment in this post to let me know that you've joined the party. Also, if you're having your own linky party, feel free to post the link to your party in the comment section. I would love to join your party!
  5. Now, let's share the love! Please visit at least two others and comment on the delicious desserts that they've brought to the party. It means so much to a blogger to get some positive commentary!

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29 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 11, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks for hosting! I linked up my Nevada Mudd Brownies.

    http://larkscountryheart.blogspot.com

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  2. Micha @ Cookin' MimiJune 11, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I linked up my mini ice cream pies. Which are the first dessert I've made since you've started this linky.

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  3. Pastry Chef BakingJune 11, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I linked up Fudgy Chocolate Cake. And I'm the same way with what I can and can't bake. I focus on mostly brownies, cookies, and cakes. I've had some doozy of a failures but I just admit it, post 'em and move on :).

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  4. MicheleJune 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Wow, those cheesecake bars looks delicious! I love coconut and blueberries!

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  5. Brandy KJune 11, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    What are you talking about?!! You are SO not out of any league! :) I've spent lots of time looking at your posts, and you ROCK! Don't let a flop in the kitchen bring you down--we all have them. :) I cannot make a layer cake (that looks decent) to save my life! Anyway! I love your blog and appreciate you hosting this linky party. I linked up some CCC Dough Cheesecake Bars and Popcorn Snack Mix.

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  6. Kim McCallieJune 11, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks Brandy! That's very sweet. Your recipes are awesome!!

    In case anybody missed my announcement, I'm having a giveaway for my followers. Please enter if you're interested: http://www.wellseasonedlife.com/2011/06/500-followers-and-giveaway.html

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  7. Tadka PastaJune 11, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    There are always frustrations in the kitchen especially when so much hard work goes in. We're with you! Thanks for coming over to our space, we love your blog and are happy to join your party!

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  8. LizJune 11, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Kim, thank you for stopping by my blog and inviting me to participate in this linky. I have added Stuffed Strawberries and Shirley Temple Popsicles. I am a follower of your blog and LOVE it! Have a great weekend.

    Liz
    www.fresh-plate.blogspot.com

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  9. Joy @ Joy Of DessertsJune 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Don't worry about an occasional fiasco. Even famous chefs have had them. You have a great blog and 500 followers who think so too.

    I linked up my Cherry Mousse. Have a great weekend.

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  10. Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustJune 11, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Everyone has troubles in the kitchen sometimes...we learn as we go. :) I linked up with my Peanut Butter Pie. Thanks for hosting!

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  11. JigglebunsJune 11, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I've linked up some Caramel Pecan Candy Bar Cookies this week...we won't talk about the cupcake fail earlier in the week! :)

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  12. MsFoxsSweetsJune 11, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Thanks for the invite! I have linked up the Mojito Cupcakes and Flower cupcakes! I am sure I will be checking out your blog and all the other linked up recipes for hours!

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  13. TeaunaJune 12, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring my cream soda cookies from last week! You certainly put a smile on my face! Oh! And your coconut blueberry cheesecake bars look scrumptious! Thanks again!
    Teauna
    www.fromcupboardtocupboard.com

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  14. SueJune 12, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Thanks for inviting me to the party! :)

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  15. MaureenJune 12, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I love parties, even link ones! I've linked up. Thanks a lot.

    Maureen
    orgasmicchef.com

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  16. Angie AJune 12, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Kim, another lovely recipe...YUM! Thank you for hosting the linkup!

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  17. Miz HelenJune 12, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Hi Kim,
    You are having a great party today with lots of wonderful sweet goodies. I am sharing my Lemony Nana Trifle, hope you enjoy it. Thanks for hosting today and have a wonderful week!
    Miz Helen

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  18. CorrineJune 12, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Aw, I know how frustrating baking fails can be, I have many of them! Your cheesecake bars look fantastic though. Hope you're having a great weekend Kim! :)

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  19. Jenn@TheCakeDishJune 12, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Thanks for the sweet invite! And I say you should share the unblog-worthy posts too -- then we can all learn together! You bars do look and sound heavenly!

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  20. Kim McCallieJune 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Thanks for the suggestions to post the failures. It's a good idea. I might need to set up a new page on the blog - kitchen flops!

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  21. Tracey @ Kitchen PlaygroundJune 12, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Thank you, Kim, for inviting me to the link party! I'm fairly new to blogging, and certainly not a professional baker... just someone who has so much fun in the kitchen. I linked up my Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles and my Blueberry Gingergread.
    thekitchenismyplayground.blogspot.com

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  22. Me and My Pink MixerJune 12, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Thanks for inviting me to your link party. I've linked up my Eclairs in a Jar. Happy Sunday :)

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  23. MargueriteJune 12, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Hi Kim! I'm over from Savory Sunday and am your newest follower! Great blog and party! Thanks for hosting!

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  24. LisaJune 12, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Just linked up with my Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies.

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  25. Goddess of BakingJune 13, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Thanks for hosting! I linked up S'mores cookies and s'mores brownies! YUM!

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  26. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Hey there!! New follower and first time linking up!! I linked pumpkin chocolate chip muffins!! I have a baking linky party on Tuesdays if you ever want to stop by!! Thanks for hosting!

    Happy Monday!
    Liz

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  27. PinayinTexasJune 13, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Linking up Homemade Baklava for this week!
    Thanks again for hosting!

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  28. Muriel MillerJune 15, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    First of all Kim, Those coconut blueberry cheesecake bars couldn't look more heavenly to me right now! Wow they sure look so YUMMY!
    I am linking up my cake batter rice krispie treats! Thanks for the invite. I love these linky parties :)

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  29. andiJune 15, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Thanks for yet another fun party. Andi

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