i'd rather be baking

i don’t like making layer cakes. mostly because then i have to frost them – and that requires the offset spatula and a lot of patience. if i could figure out how to frost the whole dang thing with a pastry bag, i’d be in business. you know, pastry bag business.

But I actually got to spend Father’s Day weekend with, you know, my family. It’s a brilliant concept, and required cake. So I went for it, and tried to use the offset spatula as little as possible. And then we went to the beach.

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I don’t know what says “summer” more than pineapple and coconut. The combination makes me want to lay on a beach somewhere, but until then, I can definitely make some gelato.

If you have an ice cream maker, this couldn’t be simpler. I decided to make it even easier, and made the simple syrup the night before while I was cooking dinner. Easy!

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Two years ago today, we were married! It was very cold, but we were very happy. Happy anniversary, my dear!