So I am taking a break. Not a long one, but a break. I realized today that when I had read about my fiftieth cheesecake post that I never wanted to see a cheesecake again that something was wrong. I love cheesecake. I just am burned out. I mean I only posted once last week. That normally makes me panic. Instead I just shrugged my shoulders. Not a good sign.
So before I quit blogging all together I think I will take a little time off (knowing me, probably just a week). That includes coming around to your blog. My Google Reader burst through the seams everyday with over 300 posts it seems and I just can’t find the time to read, let alone respond.
I’ll be back, with this Turtle Brownie Mousse Bite recipe one of these days.
All the best,
Peabody
MyKitchenInHalfCups says
OMG Peabody, please take a rest, goodness knows I’ve found myself in the same boat. Only please know I’ll be hanging here with my tongue hanging out trying to lick that caramel until your return.
Felice says
Your blog is one of my favorites and it is the first one I check each day. I cannot imagine how much work is involved in this task. Enjoy your break and your loyal fans will be waiting for your return. While you are gone I am going to enjoy going back through your older posts.
Zazzy says
That looks really delicious! I will look forward to reading more about it when you are ready. And thank you for your photography tips on Bakespace. My photos will never be as good as your’s buy maybe they’ll get a little better!
Elyse says
Have a great break!! We’ll miss you while you’re gone. Rest up!
Laurel says
Enjoy your break! Definitely take one if it means you not leaving us forever, your blog is the first one I go to when I’m not sure what I want to bake. =)
Amy says
Aw Pea you will be sorely missed! You deserve a break though, hope to see you soon. Enjoy the nice weather we’ve been having lately. Keep in touch! 🙂
Lauren says
Yes, take a break! I realized recently after cooking and baking several new recipes week after week for the past few months- I realized that I was completely exhausted from it- I lost my mojo! I love baking and it was just gone! However, I am sure after a few days/weeks (?) my mojo will come back full force and yours too!! Good Luck! I will miss reading your blog – its my favorite! (All your recipes always turn out delicious and look beautiful!)
nina says
I felt like that about 2 weeks ago and it is best then to take a break!! Enjoy and come back when you are ready and inspired!!!!!
Rosa says
We all get burned out and that’s normal… I will your posts, though.
Have a great break and enjoy yourself!
Cheers,
Rosa
Veronica says
I am in awe of anyone who can post such fantastic recipes and photos week in week out, and still have a life. I know I couldn’t do it. You have certainly earned a rest — so take it easy and have some fun outside the kitchen!
Lorelei Craig says
Have a great break, we’ll be waiting for your return. I hear you on the google reader animal!
Amanda says
Enjoy every second of your break! You’ve definitely earned it… I don’t look at my google reader – it’s far too overwhelming.
snooky doodle says
I ll miss you. Hope you ll be back soon !
karen says
enjoy your time off. and google reader definitely gets overwhelming… 1000+ posts are in mine at times. i’d be a zombie if i read them all.
pixie o says
have a goood time out! I know what you mean, my schedule is so tight these days that I never even get to put out anything but daring baker stuff! And it can be stressful! Hope to see you on line again soon!
Becky S says
Please take all the time that you need. You will be missed!
Holly says
I’m in the same boat, Peabody. Just trying to find my bloggin’ mojo again. = (
I hope you find yours – you have such a fantastic site and a knack for baking. I love seeing your creations every time I stop by.
Rest up and come back soon!
Kara says
It happens to all of us at one point or another.
I’ll miss your posts, but sure hope you enjoy your break!
JennyBakes says
Sorry my challenge took you over the top!!! Seriously though, you take breaks from everything else in life, why not blogging. I bet you’ll come back as creative and recharged as ever. I hope so anyway, because you’re one of my favorite blogs!
Dana McCauley says
Everyone needs a change of pace once i a while. I suggest you buy both a People and a Time magazine. Read it all the way through, eat a chocolate bar and get a pedicure. You’ll be so bored and understimulated that the blog will seem like a haven !
Rest up. We’ll be here when you get back.
Martha says
Take your time, we’ll miss you but we’ll patiently wait for your return. Especially since you’ve teased us with this recipe now!
Patricia Scarpin says
Pea, I know I’m being really selfish, but I hope you come back soon – your blog is one of my top favorites and constant inspiration.
Take your time, darling.
xx
Ginny says
I get like that too… blogging can be so demanding sometimes… have fun resting! The Turtle Brownie Mousse Bite looks so delicious! 🙂
Culinary Wannabe says
I did the same exact thing – totally unplugged for a few weeks. I didn’t even turn the computer on. We love to bake and blog, just need a little breathing room every once in a while. Good for you, and enjoy your break.
Dani says
that looks simplt perfect!
Yolanda says
Peabody –
Good morning. Thank you for all of the great recipes and for your humor. I read your posts and I find myself laughing out loud. Please enjoy your break, I hope that you come back rested and inspired. I will be here when you return.
Take care,
Yolanda
Stephanie says
I can totally relate! Lately I’ve been going through the same blog, so I took some time to just post like twice a week and it’s helped. I feel like I’m starting to get more motivated & inspired.
Joelen says
Take all the time you need and hope the break will give you a refreshing boost! I love your blog and culinary viewpoint, aside from your delicious concoctions so I’ll be ready and drooling when you come back! Take care Peabody! 🙂
Holly says
I know just what you mean! Have a fabulous break and just make a few things to relax and enjoy without worrying about anything else!
Nutmeg Nanny says
A break is something that we all need once in awhile. Use your time to chill out and clear your mind. You don’t want to get burnt out doing something you love. You will find your drive and passion again:)
Beryl says
Rest up. See you on the flip side!
Lynn says
Taking a break is good. You’ve been at this almost 4 years, so you should have some vacation time accrued. See you when it’s fun again!
Lilis says
I really enjoy reading both your blogs and am always amazed at your beautiful photos. I know how much work is involved! Enjoy taking some time off. We’ll be patiently waiting for your next post, whenever that may be!
Take care!
Colleen says
Enjoy your break and I hope you feel rejuvenated enough to come back. I have been feeling that was a little bit lately, very uninspired in the kitchen, and I started my blog because I LOVED doing it, so unless I continue LOVING it, it’s not worth it for me.
I think I am feeling a little better about it lately, and I hope you reach that point, too. We will miss you in the meantime!
aleta says
Ugh, I know how you feel, I’ve TOTALLY been there.
Rest up, enjoy the rest of your life for a bit. Lord knows there’s more than culinary delights (but that’s easy to forget that when you have a food blog, teehee).
Jen T. says
Don’t stress, Pea! I can’t even imagine how much work goes into doing what you do, day in and day out. Just take a breather, read some trashy magazines or your old favorite novel, and veg out. We’ll all be here when you come back.
But please come back someday? We’d miss you an awful lot if you didn’t.
Kerstin says
Enjoy your break and I hope you feel inspired and ready to cook up a storm again soon! Everyone needs a vacation at some point 🙂
Irene says
Take your time – we will miss you! Lovely photo with the caramel… yum.
howtoeatacupcake says
Hah! I know what you mean about the cheesecake overload! Today it was TWD’s chocolate cream tarts that were making me wanna throw my Google reader down a flight of stairs! Lol 😉
Memoria says
LOL! I hear ya about the cheesecake! I’m tired of looking at them, too. However, eating the challenge cheesecake has made me crave the Greenspan cheesecake 🙁 *sigh* I’m weird.
Have a good break! You deserve it.
Tracey says
Enjoy your time away from the blogging world. Sometimes you just need a break! I’ll miss your amazing photos 🙂
elly says
I totally get where you’re coming from and appreciate the need for some time off
…but did you really have to tease us with that turtle brownie bite? 😉
timhenk says
Nooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Say it isn’t so.
Caitlin says
Breaks are necessary things, especially with hobbies that take up so much of your time. Time away will be nice, methinks. Enjoy it, but know you’ll be missed!
Claire says
I think that breaks are a wonderful thing! There have been times when I felt bad for not blogging more and times when I realized that there were more important things to do. Go get refreshed and enjoy. Can’t wait to see those brownie bites!
Hannah says
I definitely know how you feel Peabody… Take as much time as you need, your following will patiently wait for your triumphant return. 🙂
Jen Yu says
Girlfriend, everyone needs a break from time to time. Give yourself a good one. I honestly don’t know how you could look at 50 cheesecakes… I looked at maybe… 30? No time. Pet the pooch and the bunny. xxoo
Alisa - Frugal Foodie says
Have a nice break, and thanks for leaving us with such a yummy photo!
Big Boys Oven says
do enjoy yourself yeah during this short break! 🙂
breadchick says
A break can be the best thing in the world. Go bake/cook for yourself (or not!). Read a good book, scream at the TV during hockey playoffs, but best of all, recharge your juices…
See you when you get back!
Judith says
I empathize completely… for me, a blog post a week is actually an achievement. It’s so hard to read everything, and I never comment. Take your time, and I’ll look forward very much to your return!
Lisa says
Have a good break! 🙂 We’ll be here when you get back.
Alex says
As a long time lurker, I just want to say you come back soon! I read at least 20 recipe blogs and yours is one of the most engaging and real!
Rico says
Look just at that caramel falling over the little cake, just thinking about it makes me water at the mouth, and the nuts on top …wow well presented and super delicious. well done indeed. 🙂 Rico-Recipes
Estie says
Hope you’re getting some well desrved rest. We miss you already! Feel good!
CakeSpy says
Peabody, you don’t have the swine flu do you!? Kidding!
Sometimes we all need a break. Rest up and bring us more sweetness when you’re ready! 🙂
Katrina says
Will miss your blog, but understand. See ya when you “get back”! 😉
Kristen says
Been there – and the break really helped 🙂
Lynn says
Dear Peabody,
Please get lots of rest! i love your blog, and I look forward to when you feel refreshed and ready to amaze everyone with your posts again~
take care 🙂 (and please say hello to your adorable puppy and bunny~)
Scott at Realepicurean says
Oh, come on now. Where else would I find such sticky, gooey deliciousness?
CookiePie says
You’ll be missed! But it’s good to take a break now and then – enjoy!
Melinda says
Missing you! Hope you are relaxing with a beer or something!
Elissa says
I miss you Peabody as much as everyone else… but I’m glad you’re getting your rest! Don’t come back until you’re excited about blogging again. We’ll be excited to see you too 🙂
daisy says
Take your break by all means. I’ll just be sitting here, drooling at my keyboard while I stare at these bits of brownie heaven. Do you think I’ll gain weight by looking at them? I think they are probably that dangerous. LOL
Besides, I have lots to catch up on in your blog, so feel free. We’ll party on and you can join us when you feel like it.
Jann says
Take all the time you need ~ I think we all have done this and had to regulate our blogging clocks some. I started out blogging everyday…can’t do it now and read eveyones blogs. All this blogging takes a lot of time and time is precious, just like you! Cheers and have a wonderful break!
Dana says
Have a wonderful break. We all need to get away from it for awhile and do something else. Sometimes blogging can be so incredibly busy and so much work, even though you like it! Especially since you post almost every day 🙂
You’ll be missed by many, as all the comments on here can attest to!
Hope you have a good rest and looking forward to your return.
Eliana says
I can understand needing a break just dont leave us forever 🙂
Sarah says
that is a crazy gorgeous cupcake. You have enough material on this blog for a book, or even several, so you deserve a break!
annie says
Peabody, I’m always in awe at the creativity and hard work involved in order to post interesting recipes/topics. I hope you take all the time needed to rest up and refresh, and hope you come back soon so that we don’t miss you too much. Take care.