Food Librarian

The Food Librarian's 40th Birthday!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

I'm 40!
Happy Birthday to Me! :)

Whoo hoo! I'm freaking 40! Now that I'm part of the 40-49 demographic bubble, I'm asking you for a favor...

You know that person in the office or group of friends that loves birthdays? You know, the one who makes cakes and banners for cubicles? The crazy lady who yells out "Happy Birthday" with a huge smile when the birthday boy or girl walks in? Well, if you haven't figured it out yet, that's me. I love birthdays because it is your little special day.

I love when people stop by and yell out Happy Birthday. I've been known to let it slip that it's my birthday when I'm out...(well, I just flat out tell people at the counter ;). I'm not into birthdays for the parties or gifts (not that I turn them down...hee hee), but I seriously love having people say "Happy Birthday" on my birthday.

So, if you are lurker who's read this blog and never, ever comments, now is your time to come out of the woodwork and send me a birthday greeting! Yes, I'm full-on asking for birthday messages to carry me into my 40's! Also, I would love to hear where you are from too! (I was shocked to have so many international Bundt makers...I would love to get birthday greetings from far and wide! Squeal!)

I hit two bakeries this morning, and going out with friends for lunch and dinner. I'll report back on the fun!
- mary the 40 year old Food Librarian

P.S. The yummies are a mocha cake roll (of course, no frosting!) and strawberry mochi (filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream) from J&J Bakery.

203 comments:

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claire said... [Reply to comment]: happy bday! found you through JustJenn and I'm in Long Beach.; December 7, 2010 at 10:01 AM
deanna said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Cleveland OH! Have a great day!!!! I also need your help. Do you have an online site for buying Green Tea Matcha powder? I spent two days looking around grocery and health food stores and came up empty handed. Thanks!; December 7, 2010 at 10:01 AM
miss bee said... [Reply to comment]: sending you mochibundtbirthdaylove from philadelphia!; December 7, 2010 at 10:02 AM
deanna said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Cleveland, OH! Have a great day! I also need your help. Do you have an online site for me to buy Green Tea Matcha powder? I spent two days looking at grocery and health food stores and I came up empty handed. Cleveland doesn't really have a Japanese store. Thanks!; December 7, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Mary said... [Reply to comment]: Happiest of Happy birthday wishes to you!!!! I hope you have a marvelous day and that the next 80 years are terrific too :).
The OTher East Coast Mary :); December 7, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Melissa said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday! Keep posting delicious things, I love them.
I live in Richmond, Virginia.; December 7, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Sarah said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday! I'm from Dallas & had fun baking in for Big Bundt day this year.; December 7, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday! I'm from L.A., not too exotic.; December 7, 2010 at 10:04 AM
Kristi said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday wishes from central MA! I had a blast Bundt baking with you and hope that I can enjoy MY 40th (in 3.5 months) with as much fanfare and joy that you are!; December 7, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: You're too funny Mary! Happy 40th Birthday from this Rhode Island gal - hope it's a good one :); December 7, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Sara said... [Reply to comment]: HAPPY BIRTHDAY from Berkeley, CA! :); December 7, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! from Katie in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; December 7, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Robin said... [Reply to comment]: It's funny that you posted this special request, because I only saw your post title in my RSS feed and aside from the fact that I feel especially good today, I decided to come in here just to post on the occasion. So, to my delight in seeing your actual desire was for me to make myself heard, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! Your blog, along with so many other great food blogs keep my day going and I just wanted to personally thank you for your great work here. It's my first time posting too!

Best,
Robin from Sherman Oaks; December 7, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday Mary!! I'm from the 'burbs of LA but originally came from Nantes, France, so the wishes are a little exotic I guess!
I love your blog!
And if you ask me, 40 is the new 29. So enjoy your special day!; December 7, 2010 at 10:13 AM
Lora said... [Reply to comment]: Happy, happy birthday, Mary! From Seattle... you and I have actually met before - I'm a friend of your old roommate Agnes'. I've since moved to the great NW - and I miss JJ Bakery terribly. We used to go to the one in Arcadia whenever we visited my MIL - which was all the time.; December 7, 2010 at 10:14 AM
rachel said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday! Hope it's filled with delicious treats :); December 7, 2010 at 10:16 AM
justJENN said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday. You're ringing my doorbell and I'm ignoring it to post this comment.; December 7, 2010 at 10:18 AM
PamelaS said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday!

I am, in fact, a lurker. I've been following your bundt baking with interest (as well as all your OTHER baking). I cook and bake, but I have a special fondness for baking.

I'm from the DC area.; December 7, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Jill said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Happy Birthday! I live in Portland, OR and I love mochi!; December 7, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Debbie Diesen said... [Reply to comment]: I'm sending you birthday greetings from cold and snowy Michigan! Hope your birthday is a wonderful one. You'll enjoy your entry into the 40-49 demographic: it's where all the cool people hang out. :); December 7, 2010 at 10:25 AM
bea m said... [Reply to comment]: happy birthday! i'm from indiana; December 7, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Gretchen said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from another librarian in London! Enjoy your special day and best wishes for many more.; December 7, 2010 at 10:26 AM
d.o.wife said... [Reply to comment]: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!! Enjoy your day!; December 7, 2010 at 10:30 AM
TeaLady said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Happy Joy Joy!! It's YOUR day!! Have a wonderful one.

Only 40?? Lucky you!!!; December 7, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Meredith said... [Reply to comment]: Happy, Happy Birthday! And congratulations on 40! (I just hit 30, and already can't wait for the next milestone.) I loved the Bundts, and baked one here in Elizabethton, TN (never got around to blogging it, but had a great time, just the same =); December 7, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Michelle said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday! Thank you for always posting such wonderful recipes!; December 7, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Xudith said... [Reply to comment]: Happy B-day!!! Im in Baja,Mexico..and I ♥ your Blog !!; December 7, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Sarah said... [Reply to comment]: A very happy birthday from Philadelphia! Enjoy every moment.; December 7, 2010 at 10:35 AM
Sandra Dee said... [Reply to comment]: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MARY THE AWESOMELY 40 LIBRARIAN!

Thank you for your blog & your baking enthusiasm. My son now sings "I Like Big Bundts" whenever he hears Sir Mix A Lot on my Sirius radio - so thank you for bringing me that smile!

Best & happiest wishes,
Sandra Dee from Downingtown, PA
(about 45 minutes west of Philadelphia); December 7, 2010 at 10:44 AM
Meghan said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday! As a fellow, baked good loving librarian, I think you and your blog are awesome.

Have a sweetastic day!; December 7, 2010 at 10:45 AM
greydawn said... [Reply to comment]: HAPPY Birthday!!!! I found you by reading Dave's running blogs and I live in Torrance, CA Enjoy your 40's!!! Congratulations on your 5K!! 10K next??; December 7, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday Cake&Book Girl! I love my birthday too and I've got more than a decade on you! I love books and cake too so of course, when I recently found your blog (on Bundt Day) I found a young (!) cybersis!

Many, many, many happy returns of the day (my favorite birthday expression), FoodLibrarian!

Best cake-y wishes,
Karen from NJ; December 7, 2010 at 10:50 AM
pookiepantry said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from very cold, very windy Detroit! :); December 7, 2010 at 10:54 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: happy happy birthday!! I love all your bundt recipes.. now I just have to get a bundt pan! haha.
catie from Vancouver, BC, CANADA (woohoo!); December 7, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Caroline said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday Mary!; December 7, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Cristine said... [Reply to comment]: Happy 40th birthday from El Paso, Texas!; December 7, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Casie said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday Mary!!!!! Hope this one is a blast! I'm from cold Illinois and share your dislike of icing! :); December 7, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Di said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday!!!!! (even though I'm not a lurker) =) For the record, I'm from Texas.; December 7, 2010 at 11:00 AM
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from Long Island, NY! :); December 7, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Mommyof2girlz/StephD said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from San Diego, CA!!!! Hope you have an amazing day!!!; December 7, 2010 at 11:04 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to one of my favorite bloggers..... Happy Birthday to you!!

Happy Birthday from Portland, OR ;)

Michelle Alzamora; December 7, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Apa said... [Reply to comment]: I've been following your blog for about a year now, and love all your entries.

Have a very happy birthday!!; December 7, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Beth said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday Mary!!; December 7, 2010 at 11:07 AM
vanillasugarblog said... [Reply to comment]: happy birthday! i think that is awesome that you are the 'birthday lady' if i worked in an office i know i would be too.
hope you have a fabulous day!

dawn - cape cod, ma (but cali native); December 7, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Herzlichen Glueckwunsch zum Geburtstag, Mary!
Best wishes for your birthday!
Sending greetings from Colorado.
Kirsten; December 7, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: A very very happy birthday to you! From a former Orange Countian, who then moved all over the place and ended up in the Philly burbs, who also loves baking and books, I hope today is everything you've wished for!; December 7, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Isabel said... [Reply to comment]: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY from the Mississippi Delta!!! :); December 7, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Miri said... [Reply to comment]: Kia ora and happy birthday Whangarei, Aoteaora (New Zealand)!; December 7, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Sunset said... [Reply to comment]: It's Jun. Not exotic at all since I am in LA and am Japanese both of which you are used to on the daily. Regardless, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!; December 7, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Jen said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday!!!! I'm a cake-loving librarian, sending birthday wishes from the Chicago area (brrr.....!); December 7, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Diane said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday Mary! Hope that you have a special day. I will be going to Starbucks tomorrow to get my free drink for my birthday - Spent this morning at the DMV getting a new license and we will be taking Lily to the Nutcracker for my actual birthday on Sunday (and hopefully to cake love for a piece of cake!) So again - a very happy birthday to my fellow librarian and December birthday!

Diane; December 7, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Anna said... [Reply to comment]: Happy 40th birthday Mary! I've been lurking and reading your blog since the first Big Bundts last year. I hope your forties continue to be as fabulous as you are.
Best wishes from New York.; December 7, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Colorado Springs!; December 7, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Christy said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday, Mary! I am a lurker from Iowa, and I found your blog a few months back while looking for bundt cake recipes. Hope your day is great!; December 7, 2010 at 11:42 AM
La Rosa said... [Reply to comment]: 40? You're a spring chicken! Happy birthday, I hope it was a good one and somebody made you a cake. I'm in London, England, and I think of you as the crazy bundt lady. Good blog!; December 7, 2010 at 11:44 AM
treesaw said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Ottawa, Canada! Have a wonderful day!; December 7, 2010 at 11:46 AM
steph- whisk/spoon said... [Reply to comment]: i am not a luker, and i only live in brooklyn, but i want to wish you a very happy birthday, too! i hope you have a wonderful day! xoxo; December 7, 2010 at 11:49 AM
hannepa said... [Reply to comment]: De-lurking to wish you a happy birthday from Norway :); December 7, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Nikki said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday!!! I am a library student, and love baking. I've been known to consult your blog for pot lucks at work--thanks for all the inspiration!; December 7, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Julie Dunion said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Scotland UK! :); December 7, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Melanie said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from a fellow librarian in Albemarle, NC. I'm enjoying my forties and I know you will too.; December 7, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Rosa's Yummy Yums said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday and best wishes!

Cheers,

Rosa; December 7, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Kristin Pinyan said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from Central Jersey!; December 7, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Baking and Mistaking said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from New York!; December 7, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Ohio :) I love reading your blog! Hope you have many greetings today, internet and in person! Have a great one!; December 7, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Pasadena, California!; December 7, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Lace said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday! I came across your blog when I found the broken glass jello recipe (which I loved). I'm a librarian, too, in Massachusetts. I'm 43, and I promise you that it isn't scary at all.; December 7, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Bea Roque said... [Reply to comment]: Dear Mary!!! I hope you have the best 40th Birthday ever!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! and thank you for the inspiration!!!

Bea
Spanish representative of "I like Big Bundts" lol

Regards from Tenerife ( a tiny island in the middle of the Atlantic); December 7, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Mrsblocko said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday you Crazy Bundt Lady!!!!!!
I'm with you. Every birthday should be celebrated with the same hulabaloo as we do when we are 4. Best wishes on your special day.

ps love those Happy B'day candles!!!; December 7, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Plain Chicken said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Birmingham, AL! War Eagle!

Have a GREAT day!!; December 7, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Helen - Valley Village, CA via Hartlepool, England (but really you already knew that..) Have an awesome day!!!; December 7, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday! I hope your day is absolutely wonderful! I live in Bowling Green, KY btw...; December 7, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Sally said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from London, England. I made your banana and nutella bundt this year :o); December 7, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Liliana Fuchs said... [Reply to comment]: Feliz Cumpleaños desde Madrid, España!

Happy birthday from Madrid, Spain!
I hope you've had a wonferful day :); December 7, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Rita said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from Hacienda Heights, CA!; December 7, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Caroline said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday Mary!!! Glad to hear that you are celebrating well. Enjoy your day and this new decade!; December 7, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: happy bday from vancouver!; December 7, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Katie said... [Reply to comment]: Happy happy birthday!!; December 7, 2010 at 12:59 PM
curator said... [Reply to comment]: Well Happy Birthday to YOU! -- and 40 is great! Best wishes from ThePetMuseum over here outside Seattle!; December 7, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Nichicakes said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Azusa! Hope you have a wonderful day!; December 7, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Jessie said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Astoria, NY! I'm the lady in the office who loves birthdays too, but my office doesn't allow us to celebrate birthdays : ( And I make such good birthday cakes...; December 7, 2010 at 1:04 PM
Rebecca said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday dear Mary the Food Librarian! Happy Birthday to you!; December 7, 2010 at 1:12 PM
linda said... [Reply to comment]: enjoy all your celebrations!
happy 40th birthday from nyc!; December 7, 2010 at 1:17 PM
Jodi said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Happy Birthday! I also recently turned 40--verdict is still out. I also LOVE my birthday, so I think this is a wonderful idea. I hope you day, as well as your year, is fantastic!; December 7, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Heather MK said... [Reply to comment]: Thanks for the invitation to do more than lurk!! You are amaaaaazing & I wish you a very happy birthday! :) Do it up!; December 7, 2010 at 1:20 PM
jodi said... [Reply to comment]: happy birthday from a librarian in Chapel Hill, NC!; December 7, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Sandra :) said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuu
Happy birthday to youuuuuuUUUuuu
Happy birthday dear Mary the Food Librariaaaaaan
Happy birthday to youUUUuuUUUUUuuuuu :)

Be thankful you only have to read that and not actually hear it!!!

Sandra, wishing you a happy birthday from COLLLLDDD Ontario, Canada :); December 7, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Mandy said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Nyack, NY! I ADORE birthdays too ;); December 7, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Future Grown-Up said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from Chicago Illinois. And welcome to the 40's. Once the initial shock wears off of joining the club, it really can be a lot of fun. Hope it's a wonderful day for you.; December 7, 2010 at 1:24 PM
megan said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday Mary - from the greatest city in the world.... Las Vegas!; December 7, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Linda Y. said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday Mary! As someone who has met you in person I have to say you don't look a day over 30. You are fabulous and awesome and a total inspiration! Have a wonderful day and a fantastic year ahead!; December 7, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Natalie said... [Reply to comment]: happy birthday from sunny georgia, miss mary! you are making 40 even trendier. :); December 7, 2010 at 1:26 PM
ellbeecee said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Atlanta! I hope it's a most awesome day!; December 7, 2010 at 1:26 PM
Sonoma Bento said... [Reply to comment]: Happiest of Birthdays Mary! I found your site through your stained glass jello post and I freakin love the Big Bundts month. Baking is intimidating to me, but I love to lurk and dream of being good at it. :) It's your bday, let them eat cake!; December 7, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Y said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday!! :); December 7, 2010 at 1:41 PM
Laura said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday and many happy returns of the day! I enjoy your blog and your baking adventures, you are an inspiration!; December 7, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Amy Kathryn said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Nashville, Tennessee.; December 7, 2010 at 1:54 PM
kirbie said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from San Diego, CA!; December 7, 2010 at 2:20 PM
aussiehen said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday Mary from a fellow librarian and foodie (and birthdayphile) in Sydney, Australia but originally from Auckland, New Zealand ;-)

I really enjoy reading your blog and your inspirational 30 days of Bundts was amazing.; December 7, 2010 at 2:21 PM
Mel B said... [Reply to comment]: happy birthday from one librarian to another-- from NYC; December 7, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Welcome to our crazy blessed life said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday Mary! Time to be 40 and fabulous, not that you weren't already fabulous! :) I hope you have had a fantastic day!; December 7, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Marcia said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from North Carolina!; December 7, 2010 at 3:29 PM
Ellen Kim said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday!! from Blue Bell PA (:; December 7, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Shannon said... [Reply to comment]: Happy B-day Mary!!!! 40 is going to be awesome!; December 7, 2010 at 3:44 PM
caroline said... [Reply to comment]: I love the mochi - that looks great! Happy birthday from about 30-100 minutes south of you, depending on traffic. And actually, a colleague of mine told me she follows you on twitter. It was a pleasant surprise to find that a friend of mine also follows you! :); December 7, 2010 at 3:47 PM
Jennie said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from Lexington, KY! Hope you have a wonderful day and may it be capped off by a kiss from your lovely boyfriend, George. You deserve the best!; December 7, 2010 at 3:50 PM
The Goatherd said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday to you!! I hope you liked my surprise in the mail! Enjoy your 40's it is a great decade! I so love your blog, your point of view and your recipes!; December 7, 2010 at 3:57 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Have a very, very happy birthday! From Arlington VA :)
-Jessica; December 7, 2010 at 4:02 PM
queenscook said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from The Big Apple! I went through the big 5-0 this past summer; take my word: 40 is nothing!

Though I am an English teacher, I got an MLS a few years ago, thinking I would be switching over to be a Media Specialist, but it never happened. Still, we share that, as well as a love for baking. Hope you enjoy your special day!; December 7, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Courtney said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from a lurker in Palo Alto, CA! :); December 7, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Sara said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Seattle!

Oh and what is with the no frosting???; December 7, 2010 at 4:32 PM
Amanda said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Happy Birthday from a bundt-loving librarian in Texas. Hope 40 is fabulous and more!; December 7, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Kim said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday! May your 40's bring you much love and happiness!; December 7, 2010 at 5:12 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from San Jose, CA!!! Have a wonderful day!

(Thanks also for the rec of Lemonade restaurant--it was lots of fun to try!)

Adrienne; December 7, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Kim said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Fremont, California! I don't mean to creep you out or anything, but my friend goes to your mochi-making and she brought me some of that great mochi last year! Try it fried in butter and wrapped in Korean nori. Good stuff...; December 7, 2010 at 5:34 PM
StellaLuna - N Aquilina said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday, Foodbrarian! Enjoy your 40's! :); December 7, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Che-Cheh said... [Reply to comment]: Happy 40th Birthday Mary!

from Malaysia :); December 7, 2010 at 5:37 PM
Esi said... [Reply to comment]: Hope you're having the best day ever!! You rock! Happy birthday!!; December 7, 2010 at 5:39 PM
farre said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from a fellow Californian librarian!; December 7, 2010 at 5:43 PM
Mikki said... [Reply to comment]: joyeux anniversaire from an english reader in fecamp, france :) love the bundts and now getting a heritage bundt tin from the US for christmas. cant wait!; December 7, 2010 at 5:50 PM
webmailaddress2 said... [Reply to comment]: Ha, your post cracked me up. HAPPY BIRTHDAY (from AR)! I loved reading about your events leading up to the big milestone and look forward to many, many more awesome posts. Enjoy your day!; December 7, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Cris said... [Reply to comment]: From damp cold Portland, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY!!! Miss you and wish I could help you celebrate in person.; December 7, 2010 at 6:05 PM
Amy said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday! I hope you treat yourself to a nice book accompanied by a nice cake!; December 7, 2010 at 6:09 PM
Panya said... [Reply to comment]: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I love birthdays.

It's currently 23 degrees F, and we've had 10" of snow in the past week here in Indiana, so hopefully your birthday weather was warmer!; December 7, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from Nebraska; December 7, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Susana & Chris said... [Reply to comment]: Feliz Cumpleaños from Chico, CA (NorCal)!; December 7, 2010 at 6:36 PM
April said... [Reply to comment]: Yay! Happy Birthday!; December 7, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy 40th! I joined you in turning forty in October. Welcome to the best demographic ever! Thanks for all of the great recipes, from a fan in Pittsburgh. Go Pens! Kelly; December 7, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: happy birthday from a lurking librarian in virginia!; December 7, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from the Petersons in Dayton, OH. We look forward to hearing about your fabulous birthday celebrations. GO 40!; December 7, 2010 at 6:55 PM
Nicole@The Dirty Oven via twitter @ovenloving said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Happy Day! Glad you are having a fun!!! Love it! Thanks for all your posts...just adore your blog!; December 7, 2010 at 7:08 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Oh, my dear lord, look at all of your wonderful birthday messages from around the world!!! Mary, you are very, VERY loved!!! Sending you big hugs and birthday kisses from your best fans in Falls Church, VA...Racheal, Lee, Caden, Jake, Elwood and Sampson McCabe xoxoxo; December 7, 2010 at 7:16 PM
Lisa! said... [Reply to comment]: totally happy birthday from west los angeles!; December 7, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Toronto! I love your blog.; December 7, 2010 at 7:22 PM
Juliana said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from the Mormon land of Utah! ;o); December 7, 2010 at 7:27 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy 40th Birthday and welcome to the club! I found your blog recently and have really been enjoying it.

S
Boston; December 7, 2010 at 7:32 PM
Alex Boake said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday, Mary! Hope you have an awesome year~; December 7, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Redlands, CA! Your blog is awesome (and so I deduce that you too are awesome).; December 7, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday.
December birthdays are the best!
Mine is the 4th.
I got a cookie press for my birthday, and made 150 cookies for my clinic.
I live and work and cook in Chicago, IL.
I'm hoping for bundt pans for Christmas.; December 7, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Jennie said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday!!!!!! I have been loving the month of bundts and was sad to see it come to an end. I love reading how you celebrated today. Happy 40th! (I don't post much but I am a huge fan of your blog!); December 7, 2010 at 7:58 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday!
Hope it was fun of giggles, chuckles and all out laughter!; December 7, 2010 at 8:09 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday! From Cousin Stan and Cousin-in-law David.; December 7, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Anne said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from another librarian in Ottawa, Canada!; December 7, 2010 at 8:14 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: I am a said lurker from Brisbane, Australia! Happy Birthday!; December 7, 2010 at 8:28 PM
Marina said... [Reply to comment]: Feliz Cumpleanos from Seattle!; December 7, 2010 at 8:33 PM
Cyndi said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday to you from Torrance,CA! I missed you (or maybe you ran PAST me) at the Turkey Trout.; December 7, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Jessica said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday, Mary!!! :)

Jessica in San Antonio, Tejas; December 7, 2010 at 8:47 PM
Jami said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday!! Hope 40 is the start of a great new decade for you!; December 7, 2010 at 8:52 PM
Damaris @Kitchen Corners said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday. You are my favorite food blogger in all of the world. I'm so glad you were born.; December 7, 2010 at 8:53 PM
Ariel said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday Ms. Food Librarian! I love your blog, it is one of my absolute favorites.

- A Baker in San Francisco; December 7, 2010 at 9:19 PM
Andrea said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day. I'm from Orange County. I'm a former school library volunteer who loves to read, and bake, too.; December 7, 2010 at 9:29 PM
AllThingsYummy said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from California.; December 7, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Michael / South Bay Foodies said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from right around the way in Torrance, CA! :D; December 7, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Katie said... [Reply to comment]: A very Happy Birthday to you!!
Hope you had a wonderful day full of birthday cheer. I'm from a tiny village in the UK; December 7, 2010 at 11:38 PM
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday, Mary!

I live in northern Italy but am an American.; December 7, 2010 at 11:54 PM
Caitlin said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday Food librarian! Have a wonderful one! Hopefully you get some big bundts
From Sydney, Australia; December 8, 2010 at 12:59 AM
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: Happy belated birthday from Okemos, Michigan. I am a librarian AND I love to bake bundt cakes. I just found some great pans at Goodwill and can't wait to try them.; December 8, 2010 at 1:08 AM
nbortz said... [Reply to comment]: Since this lurker has been called out, Happy Birthday from Selfkant-Havert, Germany.; December 8, 2010 at 1:30 AM
EnohIO said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Bristol UK!; December 8, 2010 at 1:50 AM
Lisa said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday. I've been following your blog for quite a while now and have enjoyed reading all your posts and seeing all the delicious things you make (especially your 30 days of bundts). I'm from Hawaii but now live in L.A.; December 8, 2010 at 2:36 AM
Ana said... [Reply to comment]: Ah, you're the opposite of me then. I never tell anyone it's my birthday! Happy birthday from a Brit stuck in Ireland.; December 8, 2010 at 3:08 AM
Cheryl said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday!! :)
I'm fourteen, from Singapore. Have fun on your birthday! :)); December 8, 2010 at 3:29 AM
Karen said... [Reply to comment]: Happy (belated) Birthday from Phoenix, AZ!; December 8, 2010 at 3:41 AM
Helena said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Germany!!!
I hope you have a wonderful day :); December 8, 2010 at 4:22 AM
Sticky Penguin said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday - hope it was wonderful and with lots of cakes! Best of wishes from a blogging and gluttonous penguin in Sydney, Australia - and thanks for introducing me to the world of (big) bundts :); December 8, 2010 at 5:51 AM
Fragolina said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Lebanon!!!; December 8, 2010 at 6:26 AM
gwen said... [Reply to comment]: Happy happy birthday from chilly Ithaca, NY, Mary! I've been following your food adventures since I started library school two years ago and someone told me that there was this awesome librarian who was obsessed with bundts... and I'm so glad I found you!; December 8, 2010 at 6:42 AM
Erin said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Late Birthday from Erin in Virginia!; December 8, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Kimberly said... [Reply to comment]: I hope you had a wonderful birthday! I don't remember now how I stumbled upon your blog, but I've been following for at least a couple of years now. Thank you for introducing me to Dorie, Sky High Cakes, bundts, etc. etc. From a fellow foodie librarian in Lubbock, Texas.; December 8, 2010 at 7:27 AM
Cindy said... [Reply to comment]: Have a happy happy day, from a bundt maker in Utah. Birthdays are the best. Years ago my 3 year old woke the morning after her birthday and announced with a sad face, 'My birthday's over'. So...enjoy the day!; December 8, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from TX!!! Have an AMAZING day :D; December 8, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Anne said... [Reply to comment]: Happy happy birthday Mary dear! Hope it's a great one for you!; December 8, 2010 at 7:49 AM
mrszippy said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Stamford, CT. Remember 40 is the old age of youth but 50 is the youth of old age.; December 8, 2010 at 7:58 AM
Cee said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday. Wish you 40 more years of delectable sweets!; December 8, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Karen said... [Reply to comment]: Hope you had a wonderful birthday! From a fellow bundt lover in Berkeley.; December 8, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Tecla said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Belated Birthday from Chicago!; December 8, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Suzanne said... [Reply to comment]: I comment sometimes....but not everytime!

Happy Birthday! I just turned 40 and I am an East-coast librarian. Thanks for recommending Dorie Greenspan--I am a new FAN!; December 8, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Thom said... [Reply to comment]: A very happy birthday to you :); December 8, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
I am definitely in the lurker category, but I love your blog and love to bake and am also a librarian in Maryland. (Except that I have several years on you!; December 8, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday to you from Houston, Texas! Hope that you have a great 40th year!; December 8, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Mr. P said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday!; December 8, 2010 at 11:06 AM
Eliana said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from NYC baby :); December 8, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Hindy said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday Sweet Food Librarian! I barely remember 40, being deep into motherhood. Car pools, PTA, and the grind of three meals a day. Where ever you're at in your life cycle, I hope you get a day to catch your breath and prepare for the whirlwind ahead. Fifty is even better.; December 8, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: happy birthday from Bend, OR!; December 8, 2010 at 1:48 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Belated birthday wishes from New York!; December 8, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Honolulu, Hawaii!; December 8, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Gastronomer said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from Pasadena, California. Home of the Rose Parade and Dr. Drew :-); December 8, 2010 at 2:57 PM
Lana Bump said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday wishes from Denver! Forty will be fabulous!; December 8, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Megan B. said... [Reply to comment]: Hi. Long time lurker, saying Happy Birthday from Studio City! Love your site!; December 8, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Sasha said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday, Mary! Cheers and to many, many more.

Guess what? We have the same birthday!; December 8, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday Mary, from a librarian who likes to bake in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.; December 8, 2010 at 6:42 PM
Divya Kudua said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday to you Mary.

Love,
Divya[your Bundt representative in India:)]; December 8, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Sean Grey Hanson said... [Reply to comment]: Belated happy birthday, I wish you all the best!; December 8, 2010 at 7:04 PM
Unknown said... [Reply to comment]: I missed it! Happy belated birthday!; December 8, 2010 at 7:15 PM
Willa said... [Reply to comment]: Happy (belated!)Birthday Mary! Just thought you'd like to know that all your Tuesdays with Dorie recipes inspired me to buy her book, so thank you xx; December 8, 2010 at 7:40 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy Birthday from Carefree AZ!!

I don't cook or bake, I'm not a librarian, and I'm a long way past 40 but I love your blog and all the beautiful pictures. I often send my mom one of your cake recipes and say wouldn't it be nice if 'someone' made this cake (sort of like the way you grow veggies). Sheri :); December 8, 2010 at 8:57 PM
Katrina said... [Reply to comment]: Well dangit, I wished you well as you celebrated your last few hours of being 30-something. Then I didn't make it over here yesterday.
You're still 40 though, so I guess it should still count---Happy Birthday, Mary! Have fun in your 40's. I am! (I used to live in Kansas, but we moved to Utah this past summer.)
You rock.; December 8, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Nanette said... [Reply to comment]: GAH! I totally thought I left you a comment, but I don't see it. So...happy belated birthday, hot mama!

xoxo; December 8, 2010 at 10:44 PM
Montserrat said... [Reply to comment]: Happy (belated) Birthday to the not-so-shy Mary. Yes, that's the way to go.. pursue it and not be abashed by it. Happy Birthday once again. Sorry for the late greeting.. was away for a week and then busy with settling down again when we got back. I hope you had a great day Ms. 40 year old Mary.; December 8, 2010 at 11:04 PM
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Happy birthday from Toronto! I've been enjoying your site for some time. I like birthdays so much... I always throw myself a party (also a great excuse to make a cake).
Have a great one!
Rebecca; December 9, 2010 at 12:48 PM