You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
So, I was thinking…
In my future recipe posts, would you be interested in seeing more photos of the process, as opposed to just the final product? Would that be at all helpful?
I’m warning you: the recipe-process photos won’t be pretty. I usually cook in my very tiny and very dark kitchen. And if I’m not there, I’m in my parents’ much bigger—but just as dark!—kitchen.
You know those gorgeous white kitchens you see on Pinterest?
Yeah, so not my kitchen.
Above, unfinished Copycat Peanut Butter Eggs.
And by “unfinished” I obviously mean “not yet covered in chocolate.” However, this didn’t stop me from eating one two of the eggs straight off the piece of parchment paper. Really, can you blame me?
And what’s this?
Why, it’s a giant ball of unshaped peanut butter dough.
Did I say my “in process” photos were ugly? I take it back! 
This looks like a painting.
An edible painting.
Peanut butter art?
Oh Van Gogh, you know you’re jealous.
I also made this for you:
If you get a chance, please do check out the above link and let me know: Are the step-by-step photos helpful? Would you like to see more of them in future posts? Or are they as ugly as I cautioned and you’d rather use your imagination? (Be honest!)
And sorry about all my weirdo commentary in this post. One too many glasses of wine last night.
Or perhaps it was all the reeses eggs…
Looks great Katie! I think the step by steps can be really fun and very helpful. But as a food blogger, they can also be one of the most time consuming posts, so don’t ever feel like you have to! 🙂 Once again, this recipe looks amazing and I think I’ll be making these this weekend!
I think the pics are helpful. I was thinking about making these for Easter but thought they may get messy. Your pics helped to show how easy and clean the process is. If you did have step by step photos in the future would you incorporate the recipe within that same post? That would make it really easy! Love your blog, btw. I’ve been trying a few recipes here and there over the past few months 🙂
Thank you!!
I’m still undecided about the photos…
Im sorry but I really like the step by step photos….even if it’s a simple recipe! I’m a beginner cook but a nervous/anxious baker. The photos help me feel confident trying new recipes.
PS a little dark chocolate has proven once again to cure my upset stomach, it’s medicinal and yummy!
I guess I’m in the minority here, but I actually tend to stop reading blogs that show many process photos, because I don’t like having to scroll through them all to get to the recipe. I subscribe to a lot of blogs and have limited time, so I’d rather not scroll through photos of something that is self-explanatory anyway. Unless a recipe is so complicated that it can’t be described in words, I much prefer a single photo of the finished product, along with a clear verbal description. I’ve always appreciated how straightforward your recipes are, and don’t think most of them call for more photos.
I do not like step-by-step pictures. I think they are boring.
Some step by step pictures are very helpful, your look great! If you don’t shoot in your kitchen, where do you take your pics? They are gorgeous!! My kitchen is VERY dark and I would live to someday take a god photo. Tips pease?
My whole house is dark! It’s a struggle… I am so jealous of the people who have beautiful white light that streams into their houses! I try to take photos outside if it’s possible, in the shade. And I usually bump up my ISO and overexpose my photos to make up for the absense of light.
I commented above in reply to a great idea about keeping your normal post-style with a link to step-by-step photos for those interested. But I also wanted to add, “Please don’t do this if it’s going to make you be able to post less recipes!!!” I would be so sad!
Hey Katie,
While I know it is a lot more work for you, I enjoy seeing the process (and your process photos are not BAD!!!!). I particularly like to get a feel for the consistency of things before baking, colors help me, any special techniques, etc.
I’ve made many of your recipes (and shared with my non-computer addicted friends as well), and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, er, stomach!
Thanks!
keep the wine coming, love the commentary and the behind the scenes!
I would love to see step-by-step photos even if they’re dark, unprocessed, and ugly. I always post hideous progress photos on my own blog because it’s fun XD
If you think it is too much work, of course don’t do it! But I like to see how other people do their “process”
Your blog rocks 😛