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The month of May is zooming by very fast for me this year. There's no time to appreciate the flowers or the sunshine much less bake...Some of my friends and colleagues call me an overachiever. It must be so and the fact that I am a workaholic by nature. The busier I am the happier I feel. Sounds strange, doesn't it? Yes, there are moments I wish I could just vegetate on the couch and take a snooze, but then I feel like sleep is way over-rated. Life is so short and there's so much to do with so little time...
With all the traveling, work and a super busy schedule I must say I have been very blessed to have a supportive spouse and the most wonderful kids on this planet. They pick up after me, help me and support me in ways that even they don't know of. Nothing but the best orange blueberry bundt bread will do when it comes to thanking such an awesome family. The taste of sweet reunion...
Today, I completed 10 years officially in the US workforce (yes, my day job). The congratulatory note and all verbiage associated with this event thanked me/recognized me for my service towards the growth of the company. It's funny how viewpoints differ. All along I have been viewing this as my journey towards personal satisfaction/fame/money and recognition . I never ever viewed this as a service I was providing...
Given that there have been days of frustration, thoughts of quitting and never quite imagining I would survive to see this day, it is in itself an amazing fact and I am proud to have made it this far. There are so many unfortunate people in the world who have so little and are just trying to survive. The feeling that I have achieved A LOT in comparison to many souls out there is slowly starting to sink in!
I have parents and family members to thank for their support on the way. I have managers and colleagues to thank; for teaching me something in their own small ways...I have friends to thank for being there when I needed to re-charge/rejuvenate with some laughter and good food. Last but not the least, I have my competitors and critiques to thank because their opinions and feedback have kept me honest/integral and helped me constantly strive to do more. Thank you everyone for being part of my journey.
Folks associate the color blue with feelings of depression, sadness and a melancholy mood...To me, it's my favorite color and I am proud to be part of the white and blue (logo)! Cheers to all with a blueberry bread.
I am a wee bit late this year, but typically December is the month I bake my 'appreciation' for my family, friends and colleagues. This year's spread starts with this delightful monkey bread. It's an American favorite cinnamon-bread that's sweet, sticky, gooey and pulls apart in small bite sized pieces. I created my own version by layering the bread with nuts and raisins soaked in Jamaican rum. I haven't the faintest clue why this delightful treat is called monkey bread and honestly I don't care. All I know is that even if you called this a hippo bread it would make you salivate and go for that cup of hot coffee on a cold and frosty morning.
This one I baked for my colleagues. Thanks for your help and support all year long and for making it fun going into work even though it often seemed like the sky was falling...Cheers to the team!
