Define: Clibanisophobia

Hello! I'll start this shindig off by introducing myself. My name is Abigail Warren. Born January 29th, 1994, so I'm still very much a child. I will graduate from high school on June 1st, 2012. This blog will be one way that I can help figure some things out about myself and my future, while sharing delicious recipes with all who populate the Internet. I am no chef, but I love to bake. Especially anything sweet. I used to bake a couple of batches of brownies here, a cake there, just random, easy stuff. But lately, I've been branching out and I'm finding that I love every aspect of baking. It blows my mind that I can start off with flour, sugar, butter, an egg, and some vanilla and I end up with cookies (hint of sarcasm there, but seriously...it's like a tasty chemistry experiment where I can eat the ingredients). And I must say, the pay off isn't too shabby either. My sweet tooth commends me. 

I'm sure all of you know what clibanisophobia is. No? Well, don't worry. I didn't either until I did a bit of research. Clibanisophobia is the fear of ovens. I wouldn't say I am phobic, but I do hate putting things in the oven. Clumsy and ovens don't appear to go together. I have a minor fear that I'll either trip and burn my face or trip and break the oven door. I have never done either, so it is a bit irrational. But hey, it doesn't stop me. I'm getting over this fear one batch of cookies at a time.

So here's the plan, Stan. I'll try recipes (new ones, old ones, ones I find in my mom's recipe box, ones in cookbooks, ones I spot on food blogs or ones I find really anywhere on the Internet, etc.) and I'll post about it. I'll take pictures of before and after (they will be taken with an iPhone, so quality...not guaranteed). I'll post the recipe and a link to wherever I find the recipe, or give credit to the cookbook in which I found it from. And we'll all be satisfied! 

Now, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I have purchased ingredients for 3 recipes: Candied Yams with Marshmallows (from the bible of all things cooking, the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook) , Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n’ Oreo Fudge Brownie Bars (from Kevin & Amanda), and Spiced Cider Whoopie Pies (from A Beautiful Mess). After bake these, I will post about them.


-cheers, Abi