Hey liz,
Thanks for the good words. Can't seem to find your message here, but have it in my inbox. The Monthly Mingle is Meeta's event at What's For Lunch Honey, and has a new theme each month. I was the guest host this past month, and so chose 'Fruit in baking'. If you like making macarons, we have something at MacTweets. I am also a Daring Baker...and am afraid that's all I can virtually handle.