Well, it’s the 300th/200th edition of the Friday Blog Roundup over at Stirrup Queens this week, and there is a party going on! In celebration, people all over the blogosphere are eating (or at the very least posting photos of) cake.
Pear Kuchen with Crystallized Ginger and Maple Syrup
I’ve got family visiting and it’s also pretty hot here, so I didn’t feel like turning on the oven, so I’m sharing a photo of this scrumptious thing I made a while back. It was delightful and I can’t wait for pear season to make it again, although it works equally well with peaches, plums, or the fruit of your choice.
But the point of the cake-sharing is not the deliciousness, but rather to celebrate the amazing community we have forged here in the blogosphere. This community has changed my life – and no, I do not exaggerate. I’ve gained strength and hope, I’ve been supported in the dark, raw moments, I’ve made a difference by sharing my own stories. It is amazing and humbling and sustaining to be part of the community, and I’m proud to know each and every one of you. Thank you for being a part of it. And as always, extra special thanks to Mel for being the crust that holds the delicious gingery maple custard of our community together.
Where would we all be without blogging – and yes, Mel to keep us all organized and together. I too have greatly benefited and surely would not have what I have today without our bloggy community.
Often I share, I would not have my children without my blog friends. You, my dear Anna, have been the sweet crystallized glaze and have added such meaning to this journey.
I too am thankful.
That looks so yummy!
And thank you for being part of this community and writing your story and for all your support.
xx
I LOVE seeing you post – can you please post again about more than cake, like ummmmm about you?
Ah, cake! Like our community, sweet sustenance!