I baked! 
But I did not eat. I have always loved baking. It goes back to when I was a kid and would spend hours in the kitchen baking holiday treats with my mom. It’s a stress reliever for me, completely therapeutic. During undergrad I became known for the crazy baking spree I’d go on as soon as finals were over. It would get silly! There’d be pans, cookies, cupcakes, pies, biscuits, spread all over the house.
As you’ve probably picked up on from my previous blog and negative/stressed tweets, it’s been a rough week. It’s was a combination of things. Being in the 6th week of cutting, being overwhelmed with finals, and the the job search I should be doing, wanting to participate in holiday festivities, etc etc. But today I finished finals for the trimester. Which means I’m two-thirds the way done with my MBA. But yet I was still in a funky mood. On the way home from work I decided, screw it, I’m going to bake, even if I can’t eat it.
Ingredients
First, Apple Spice Muffins with Cinnamon Frosting. I used a recipe I saw on Megan’s Munchies but instead used plan Apple Juice and Cream Cheese Frosting with a bit of Cinnamon mixed in.
I love to decorate, can'tcha tell
I didn’t want to do multiple batches, so I made use of my mini-muffin tins.
While those were in the oven, I mixed up ‘Throw It All In’ Fudge which I found at Natalie’s Killer Cuisine my ‘Throw-Ins’ were Heath Toffee Bits and Reese’s Pieces , then I topped it with Candy Pumpkins. Of course I wanted Candy Corn by the store was out.
Halloweeny Fudge!
I had tons of extra ‘Throw-Ins’ which were perfect for decorating the cupcakes.
Minis & Fudge
Long story longer, I am starting to feel better, refreshed, rejuvinated, and ready to attack the next 22 days. I don’t know what it is about baking that makes me feel better, because it wasn’t even the process of enjoying my works effort. I stood in the kitchen by myself, the house was completely quiet, and iced & decorate cupcakes for a good 20 minutes. I relaxed, I breathed.
AM HIIT cardio, work, meeting then spin tomorrow. Looking forward to feeling myself in the gym again. Have a wonderful Hump-Day!
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