We brainstormed for quite a bit to come up with the menu and decorations shown in today’s post on TheKitchn.

I put links to the recipes we used in the post, which you can also find on my ...]]> Christy turned 30 last month and we held a novel-themed “Wordy Thirty” party.

We brainstormed for quite a bit to come up with the menu and decorations shown in today’s post on TheKitchn.

I put links to the recipes we used in the post, which you can also find on my site here in the entrees, desserts, and drinks sections. Those darn Turkish delights took for-eeeever but they came out amazing. My personal favorite was the yummy Plum cake though, which is something I think we’ll be making again and again. Mmmm….cake.

Here’s the photos I took during the Event weekend I had back in November. These particular ones are from the EAST Austin Studio Tour. Always ...]]> No more work for me the rest of the year. That means I have time to catch up on some blogging (amongst other things).

Here’s the photos I took during the Event weekend I had back in November. These particular ones are from the EAST Austin Studio Tour. Always inspiring.

Click the MORE+ link for the pics.

Some of my favorite shots from the EAST Studio Tour.

Click here for the Google+ gallery of images.

Well, he roasted a pig of course.

I’ve heard a lot about this roasting pig ...]]> Christy’s friend Brett Spangler had a birthday party a couple month’s ago. He’s a foodie kind-of-guy, makes his own vanilla, infuses his liquors, and doesn’t need recipes. So what did he do for his birthday?

Well, he roasted a pig of course.

I’ve heard a lot about this roasting pig thing, but have never had a chance to partake in it myself. Needless to say, I was hyped about the experience.

Brett put his pig in a Caja China, with hot coals over top, and let that baby roast for a few hours. When the pig was done, it glowed with bright red flaky skin.

He sliced up some servings, and people were off with whole plates full of tender pork goodness. I got to do one of these.

We then finished it off with some dessert genius. Brownie + Chocolate Chip Cookie + Oreo = This…

It tasted just as good as it sounds. This has to get on my short-list of “What I’ve Got to Make” as well.

Is it just me or do birthday parties just get better with age?

Why?

Because we have a fancy Belgian Waffle Maker and after making this recipe, which is done the traditional way with yeast, you’ll want more waffle in your life too.

Here we go ...]]> There’s a new tradition I want to start at the Ceberry Household, and its called Belgian Waffle weekends.

Why?

Because we have a fancy Belgian Waffle Maker and after making this recipe, which is done the traditional way with yeast, you’ll want more waffle in your life too.

Here we go a-wafflin’…

Weekend Waffle Recipe (adapted from Mark Bittman)

• ½ tsp instant yeast
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 T sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups whole milk
• 8 T unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, separated
• Olive Oil for brushing on waffle iron

Grab a large mixing bowl and add all the dry ingredients. Then stir in the milk, butter, and vanilla. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let it stand overnight at room temperature. When you unwrap the batter the next morning, you’ll be greeted to this puff-master delight. Yum!

Now separate the eggs. Stir the yolks in the batter and beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until you have soft peaks.

Gently fold the egg whites into the batter mixture until just combined.

Now preheat your waffle maker. We use a KitchenAid Pro Double Waffle Maker and it’s La Bomba.

I brush on some olive oil on the grates before pouring the batter, and set my waffle iron timer to about 4.5 minutes. Once the iron is ready, pour in enough batter to nearly just cover the top of the grates. Then flip and let your waffle iron go to work.

If all goes well, you should be greeted to a golden, crisp, disc of deliciousness.

Put him in a warm oven, while you make the rest of his friends and your Waffle Weekend is well underway.

Now throw on some fresh berries, and whipped cream (don’t mind if I do) and enjoy! Waking up the spouse and/or the kids to enjoy with you is optional.

After posting the Comic Con pictures, realized I hadn’t yet posted pictures from Halloween.

Christy went along with my idea of doing an Iron Man theme together. I dressed up like Tony Stark complete with Arc Reactor, and she was the Black Widow complete with Spandex!

Our friends John and Bri ...]]>

After posting the Comic Con pictures, realized I hadn’t yet posted pictures from Halloween.

Christy went along with my idea of doing an Iron Man theme together.
I dressed up like Tony Stark complete with Arc Reactor, and she was the Black Widow complete with Spandex!

Our friends John and Bri dressed as Scarface and Strawberry Shortcake, respectively. Mr. Blurrycam was on hand for photos.

We went to a cool house party in central Austin, jammed out to some DJ-spun beats, and were entertained by all the various other creative costumes out there. Especially you, Animal!

The Most Interesting Man Alive was also in attendance.

We had a lot of fun. But unfortunately, nobody played Party Anthem and nobody dressed like the $ robot from the video. Tear.