2015 Summer Reading List

2015 Summer Reading List

It’s been a while since we’ve done a book review here on LDB but with summer vacation time nearing an end, we thought we’d share what was on our summer reading lists! Kelly The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion My mom and sister read 

Spicy Baked Beans

Spicy Baked Beans

“Beans, beans the magical fruit. The more you eat, the more you….”  Ok, you get it, no need for me to finish the song that was inevitably sung every time beans were served with dinner. But as annoying as this little bean chant was, the 

Chobani’s #BreakYouMake

Chobani’s #BreakYouMake

Have you heard of Chobani’s #BreakYouMake campaign? Turns out we Americans do not take daily breaks, breaks we need to refuel and recharge. Think about it, when was the last time you really stepped away from your desk, turned off your phone, ignored your email 

Skillet Cornbread

Skillet Cornbread

This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds. Every year my family (my big family of aunts, uncles, and cousins) rents a beach house for a week in Aptos, CA. It’s amazing and wonderful and fun! Some of my favorite childhood memories are from the beach 

Toasted Almond Ice Cream

Toasted Almond Ice Cream

My grandmother once told me that ice cream “is just milk, cream, and sugar- it’s really not that bad for you, Kelly.” I chose to believe her and as a result, I liberally consume ice cream on a regular basis. Thanks, Mimi, for justifying my 

Wedding Cake

Wedding Cake

Sophomore year Mrs. Ehresman’s English class, I was randomly paired with a girl named Katie to write a “get to know your neighbor” type poem. That day we both happened to be wearing orange shirts so naturally our poem began with “we’re both wearing orange 

Bridal Shower

Bridal Shower

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I am baking a wedding cake for my friend’s wedding this Saturday. You will have also noticed that I hosted my cousin’s bridal shower this past weekend! It was so much fun planning and preparing with my 

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Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how Long Distance Baking uses and protects any information that you give while using www.longdistancebaking.com. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it 

Farro Salad

Farro Salad

Guys, I’m on a health kick. Yes, I know I say that often on here but when you have a blog that is dedicated to baked goods and desserts, health kicks are needed to keep yourself in check. At least they are for me. For 

Sacramento Eats

Sacramento Eats

I’ve fallen behind on the baking front lately. I wish my waistline appreciated this mini baking absence but unfortunately since I’ve moved closer to downtown, I’ve been eating out a lot more at some awesome restaurants… So sadly it doesn’t. Here are some yummy places