Hey Anna and Kristen. I just joined today although I have been lurking about Daring Bakers and its blog roll for quite some time. I'm excited for the next/my first challenge-everyone seems very supportive. I've recently started blogging and while I have pictures, they aren't very good but I'm learning.

You always see the Daring Bakers' NEW Challenge recipe on the 1st of the month and the reveal date is on the 27th of the month (or later never earlier).

The Daring Cooks' is Challenge recipe is revealed on the 17th of the month and is due on the 14th of the next month. So for example on the 17th of March the Daring Cook's challenge was revealed and it is due on the 14th of April.

I have been blogging over a year now and it is fun and they really is a large foodie group on the internet, some of bloggers are very entertaining such as Dharm who always puts the Daring Bakers challenge in the form of a James Bond story.

I think it is important to have a strong 'voice' on your blog so that it shows your passions and interests that way you will have people coming back again and again. Good photos are not that important in the end it is the interest you garner from your readers.

Hi everyone!

I just signed up to be a daring baker a couple days ago. I'm also new to blogging.

I was just wondering how long it takes to be approved; I've already received my account information, but I can't see any of the private forums yet.

Thanks!

Oooo! Can't wait for the reveal! It'll be fun to see if from an "insiders" point of view.

Hi everyone! I'm Jill and I'm new, too. I'm hoping this challenge will expand my baking horizons and actually force me to update my blog- I don't think I've updated since October . Bad Blogger.

My blog isn't so much of a food blog, but baking is a hobby of mine. I'll admit after seeing some pictures on the site, I'm a little intimidated- I've never had the knack of making things look effortlessly pretty and almost too good to eat. But I've always embraced the fun and creative aspect of food.

Thanks for letting me introduce myself. I'm really looking forward to some great kitchen adventures and wish everyone luck in the next challenge!

Hey everyone! Nice to meet all of you - I'm new here, too.
My name is Maria and I'm 22 years old living in Southern California. I am pretty new to blogging as well - it seems that I've wanted to start one forever but I never got around to it for one reason or another. I just made one about a week or so ago for the purpose of being a Daring Baker/Cook and I intend on starting with some entries this week on the baking I do for the Easter holiday.

You can check out my blog at: http://www.jsgadventures.blogspot.com/
.. I'll be taking a look at all of yours and admiring your work in the kitchen.

I am so excited for April 1st!

I haven't used a lightbox for my photos, but if you build one, I'd love to hear how it works for you. I'm staying with my parents, who have lots of windows, up until the end of this month, but then I move into a nice but much less bright apartment, and I've been thinking that I will have to put one together too.

Hey everyone, I am also new here! I am from the island of Jamaica and I enjoy baking so much! My blog is also new, actually it was started last week monday, but I'm doing my best to keep it up-to-dated! Check it out please, let me know what you think, and I'm really excited to be a part of The Daring Kitchen!

http://www.jessikerbakes.blogspot.com

Hi everyone! I have been watching/reading The Daring Kitchen since November but I've been traveling since then and didn't have my own kitchen. I'm finally settled and am hoping to join on with the Daring Cooks and Bakers. I look forward to getting to know everyone better!

This is the address to my blog mannadonn.blogspot.com

Hi all,

I'm new too, can't wait to receive my confirmation mail so I can join the challenges.
I'm fairly new at food blogging as well, started somewhere in March. Here's my blog, if you're interested!

Valerie

Hello everyone!
I'm new here too. I'ma neighbor (literally) of Renata Lacerda and I'm waiting for the next challenge to Darin Bakery.

Hi everyone! I'm new to the daring kitchen (like most of you) and I would love to get advice on my recipes and blog posts and things. (I'm in high school, so I'm really new to these things.)
Anyway, I would be so happy if you would check out my blog, Flour Child Baking.

Hello Daring Bakers,

My name is Alisha and I am excited to be joining the Daring Bakers (and Cooks). I love baking and have recently immersed myself in learning new techniques, recipes and the biggest challenge for me, memorizing recipes. I would have to say that I have been impressed with my baking ability but know that there is o' so much to learn. I want to be one of those old ladies that just starts baking in the kitchen and no one knows what she's making until the most delicious delicacy comes out of the oven. That's the goal!
Until then, I am excited to have started a blog, however, I am waiting to post my first blog until something special comes along....we'll see. Maybe the first challenge, maybe I'll try my Grandmother's Cream Puff recipe, I can't decide.
Nonetheless, I am excited for what is to come and to share it with you all!!!

Hi everyone. I have just signed up to be in the Daring Kitchen, and am a rookie blogger as well. My blog is facing east. I am having a lot of fun playing around with the blog. Hopefully I will become both a better cook and a better photographer as I progress through the challenges. I use a Nikon D90. Any advice will be gratefully received, and I echo the sentiment that we newbies support each other. I am looking forward to visiting all your blogs. I am certain that I will learn so much just from doing that.
Thea

Hello All

Cant exactly remember when I started baking but I do remember loving to bake....always!
So nice to find a place where I can really share my passion for baking (my hubby is not that understanding regarding the difference between swiss meringue buttercream and the italian one!).

I used to peer through the oven glass when I was little, watching the cakes rise and I still do it now, sometimes with my daughter rushing to look through the oven door too! (makes me so proud - sigh)

Anyway, I've been reading food blogs for a while now, I always feel some reassurance when reading them - knowing that someone else had the same hurdles that I went through. And now I thought was the time to start my very own blog! Very anxious because I don't exactly know how great it will be but I am hoping for all your support, comments, criticisms, encouragement, wit, humour (everything!!!) to keep it going.

Like a lot of you guys, I've just joined Daring Bakers (not much of a cook, me) and am giddy with excitement for my first challenge (sad, moi?!)

Hope to hear from you all soon

whiskwhiskwhisk.blogspot.com

Love from Mrs WWW (for Whisk Whisk Whisk)

Hello Ladies

I'm Louise and I live in Sydney

I've just recently heard about the "Daring Baker" and was intrigued enough to join up – now I’m wondering what I’ve gotten myself into

I have never blogged before (had to google how to set up a blog site) and September will be my first Challenge... although reading the one comment about the homemade lightbox has rattled me a bit more - I'm not sure whether to stress about the challenge, the quality of the photos I take or what I write in my blog... oooohhh so many new things in one hit

I have a feeling I’m in for a steep learning curve – but up for the challenge... I think

I’m not able to view anything yet, but I’m guessing I have to wait until the 1st Sept. When I log in on the 1st – will it be evident where I need to be looking?? Guess I'll just have to wait and see...

Any words of reassurance would be most welcome

I hear you! I just started up my blog with the intention of being able to participate in these types of events since I have followed as a lurker for so long now. Every blog that I have come across seems to be so well put together and their photos are so good! It is rather intimidating.

I missed the deadline for this month but I look forward to joining you all in October (or November for you Cooks)!

Hi! I am new here and also trying to figure out where the challenges are posted. I don't see any forums that are just for members. I am excited to start though as I love to bake.
Feel free to chec out my blog: www.hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.blogspot.com

Hello! I'm new, and quite impressed!
If you want to know who I am, discover what i'm cooking!

i hope i'll improve!

Hi.
I am new too and really looking forward to doing the baking and cooking challenges.
My blog is about food in general, baking and cooking with and for my two boys.

www.pleasedonotfeedtheanimals.blogspot.com

Looking forward to cooking with you and getting to know some of you.

Hey everyone! I just signed up for this site and will hopefully start doing vegan versions of the Daring Bakers Challenges next month! I also have a blog that I recently started, it's currently in the middle of construction so don't judge it yet!

www.veganfoodrocks.blogspot.com

Hey y'all My name is Ryan and I just joined today and I can't wait until I can do a daring bakers challenge!
My blog is ryanisbaking.blogspot.com. No pictures or anything right now because my camera is broken but I'm going to start borrowing my sister's, so there should be some up soon

Hey all! I am new here as well! I signed up in early December. I guess have one question. When and where do I find out about the challenges? How do I start? How do I know I compete in a given month? I guess I just don't want to miss anything ya know!

Come check me out at Saffron & Semper Fi!

Thanks!

I just signed up to be a daring baker and cook. It took me a couple days to figure it out I actually joined the website before New Years and didn't quite get all the way signed up before the New Years to start the recipe challenges. I am looking forward to attempting some new things in the kitchen the fire extinguisher is near by!