Yearly Archives: 2012

Raw Corn & Cashew Chowder

Thank you to everyone for all of your kind words after I was robbed in December. I was especially moved that a few of you even offered to contribute to a new camera fund. I’m happy to say that I was finally able to replace my camera on my own, even though I am incredibly grateful […]

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Erin O'Brien - First of all, I’m SO happy you have a new camera! (Jerks.)
Second, it sounds like you’ve had a fabulous summer! And I hear things are going very, very well work-wise. I know you’re a very hard worker, determined, but even with that you’re incredibly lucky (but deserving!) to be doing what you enjoy.
Third, that chowder looks nothing short of delicious. YUM.

Alison - So glad to see you are back! This sounds perfect for hot summer days!

Sutapa - Hi,
I came across your blog through Orangette. I like it. But would prefer you increase the font size of the text.Its too small and I need to look hard at the screen. It will benefit the readers. Thanks.

Rosemary, Black Pepper & Brown Butter Soda Bread

I’m saving up, but I’m still without a camera. Early spring in Chicago is one of my favorite times for photography. It makes me sad that some hooligan is out there with my stolen camera while I am missing out. On a happier note, I decided to pull one of my favorite spring recipes from the archives […]

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Nishta - so happy to have a new post from you! I always love hearing what you’re up to–this bread looks beautiful, and I will make it along the colcannon we always have for St. Patrick’s Day (I’m nowhere close to Irish, but Jill’s family is).

Nishta - so happy to have a new post from you! I always love hearing what you’re up to–this bread looks beautiful, and I will make it along the colcannon we always have for St. Patrick’s Day (I’m nowhere close to Irish, but Jill’s family is).

tara - what a gorgeous bread! I’ve never tried a soda bread with herbs, and this makes me want to change that.

rebecca - looks delicious. i can’t wait to try this. drat. must get buttermilk though.

Michelle - Rosemary never fails any recipe. I am eager to try your recipe. I am a bread eater!

Pumpkin Pancakes & 7 Years of Pro Bono Baker

I’m sincerely touched by all of the kind emails I received after my last post. Today marks the seventh anniversary for Pro Bono Baker (!) and I’m grateful for all of the friends and opportunities this little blog has introduced me to over the years. I’m still without a camera and expect to be for […]

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Andrea - Happy anniversary from a 5 year (at least) lurker. Thank you for sharing your recipes and your photos over the years. I have loved your site for a long time. Happy new year!

Hannah - Congratulations Gemma! And sorry to hear about what happened in Chicago :( I was hoping Santa would provide you with a new one.

Olivia - Congrats on the anniversary from a long time lurker! Happy New Year!

heather - It’s not hard to believe you’ve been going so strong for so long at PBB. Your photography continues to capture my attention, as do your recipes and style of writing. Congrats on finding a job so quickly out of school!
Cheers to many more years (and the return of a camera),
*Heather*

Erin O'Brien - Wow, seven years – CONGRATS! A major accomplishment that I’m glad is not going unrecognized or uncelebrated.
Love, love the cardinal photo; extremely frame-worthy.
Lastly, I am adding this recipe to my Pinterest To-Cook section. I haven’t made pumpkin pancakes from scratch (thanks to boxed pumpkin pancakes from Trader Joe’s) but you convinced me to try this recipe.
Once again, Happy Anniversary!

Clare - Wow seven years – that’s really incredible! Well done you for dedication, and for inspiring the rest of us! Keep up the good work and here’s to another year (at least) of blogging!

yarnydays - Happy New Year. SEVEN YEARS. wow.
And thanks for the deliciousness. And the pancake recipe.

Molly - Congratulations on 7 great years!!!