The other day I bought several lemons that were on sale. I couldn't resist. I quickly realized that I had bought too many and that they may not last long enough for me to bake through them.

The September 2009 Daring Bakers' challenge was hosted by Steph of A Whisk and a Spoon. She chose the French treat, Vols-au-Vent based on the Puff Pastry recipe by Michel Richard from the cookbook Baking With Julia by Dorie Greenspan.

When I joined The Daring Bakers I knew that I was going to be creating amazing things that I never imagined my oven and I could bake, But I had no idea how much fun I was going to have along the way.

Did anyone else lead a sweet deprived childhood? I sometimes feel as though I'm making up for all those times I was only allowed yogurt or one piece of dark chocolate for dessert.

I literally have about 65 recipes on my list of things I want to try. And I am determined to bake my way through that list one cookie/bar/brownie/pie/muffin/cupcake/pie at a time.

It was my birthday today, so I did what any obsessed baker would do. I baked my own cake. I really need my arm twisted in order to bake anything. Actually, I don't make layer cakes very often. They are so beautiful and they have that wonderful texture that comes with layers of filling sandwiched between layers of cake.

Susan, of the blog She's Becoming Doughmesstic, chose this week's Tuesdays With Dorie recipe! Check out her blog for some mouthwatering savory and sweet eye candy.

Melissa of Life in a Peanut Shell chose Espresso Cheesecake Brownies for this week's Tuesdays with Dorie recipe. Her blog is amazing! Wait until you see her cakes.