Dreaming of Desserts

I've always been a bit of a dreamer. I tend to have high aspirations for my future and high hopes for the futures of those in my life. As I started writing this blog, one of my favorite songs came to mind. I feel it is only appropriate that you listen to it before moving on. I hope you enjoy it as much I do.



Some of my past dreams have included: opening a bakery, writing a cookbook, getting a Ph.D., becoming a professional singer (ha!) and going skydiving. I'm not saying none of these will happen, but I know they are all things I have wished for my future at some time in my past.

My current idea is to start slowly on the "opening a bakery" dream. Online at Etsy people specialize in a craft and sell it online on their own page. It is like an online store for all of your products, from necklaces, to clothing. Etsy conveniently also has a section for baked goods. B. I. N. G. O.

After some research, Eryn found out there is a niche we can fill with our goodies. We like to make things as healthy as possible, while still tasting good. But first, we need a specialty. Something many people like, but that you can make different varieties. Finally, an idea hit me. We should make different flavored puppy chow.

Typically, puppy chow is made with peanut butter and chocolate, but what about all peanut butter, or all chocolate, or all strawberry? There are many things we could do with puppy chow to make it unique and still taste good. This idea is very close to coming into play.

We need to find a name for our little "business" and create a logo. Then, of course, we need to experiment with different puppy chow recipes until we find ones that others would like. The ideas are spinning in my head as I write this.

This may be a side project for my down time during the semester or it may not even start until next summer. Regardless, I am very excited. I realize I could be a baker and be the happiest person in the world for the rest of my life. But I also realize that I love learning and I don't want this education I am receiving to go to waste. So why not pursue my psychology dreams and fulfill my baking dreams at the same time? Sounds like a plan to me.