Wish List Wednesday: Ain't Nobody Got Time for Negativity

I think inevitably, the more you grow in business and as a person, the more criticism you're bound to face. I feel incredibly lucky to have so many fantastic people supporting me, especially those closest to me who have to put up with me changing my mind and redesigning my concepts on a pretty much constant basis. However, as I've had some really unnecessary negativity directed my way lately, this Wednesday my wish is to clear a few things up. And since I love lists so much, here they are in list form:

1) I'm pretty sure very few people read this page, and I am totally fine with that. This is a fantastic place to post photos to pin to Pinterest, and additionally writing is one of the ways I stay creative, audience or not.

2) Anonymous negative comments and emails are usually from really stand-up human beings.....said no one ever.

3) I will always believe that you should live and let live, and that is how I will conduct my business and my life. Nobody likes everybody, but we all have the capacity for civility and respect.

4) Ain't nobody got time for negativity. Let's talk about sprinkles or cupcakes instead, I got time for that.

5) Let's all look at this picture that makes everyone's life better.

In other news, I made a batch of baked donuts last night, and other than coming out hulk-sized because of the temperature and humidity, they were delicious.

Vanilla Sprinkle!

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes!

The Weekender: Baked Donuts!

As some of you may know, donuts are the next big sweet trend. People are having donut tiers at weddings, and there's even a Donut Showdown on the food network now, full of the same terrible puns and irritating dramatic music as everyone's favourite Cupcake Wars. I was keen to get on this trend with Little Bow, but I just can't bring myself to start deep-frying bread dough and cake batter...Firstly, it's not like either of those things are that good for you in the first place, so why add insult to injury? Secondly, I am wayyy too clumsy to deal with vats of boiling oil. Seriously, it's not even worth the risk. So, Little Bow's donut range is going to be 100% baked. They're not exactly like a regular donut, but by tweaking a couple of recipes I've managed to get a baked donut that's a little crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and perfect for glazes and fillings. They're also all going to be mini-sized. Bigger than timbits, but smaller than regular donuts- Just a few bites each, perfect for dessert tables and catering....so here's the first batch!

Sweet vanilla-scented bread dough rising before baking.

Fresh out of the oven, just barely golden brown and smelling amazing.

Sugared Donuts with Vanilla Custard Filling...yummm

25 of these disappeared in less than ten minutes...I think they're a hit!

Funfetti Glazed- sprinkles make everything better!

Sweet vanilla cream filling...omnom.