Yup, it is already that time of the month.
Today you will see hundreds and thousands of these masterpieces all over the web, courtesy of the Daring Bakers. To make Carole Walter's incredible tasting but time consuming Filbert (Hazelnut) Gateau from her excellent book Great Cakes: Over 250 Recipes to Bake, Share, and Enjoy , go visit Chris at Mele Cotte for the recipe and make sure your AC has a setting called morgue! Because you are going to need it (he-he!). Now on to the first Sour Dough poetry slam....
Haiku for a Fine Filbert Gateau
Fussy Buttercream
Pretty Cake Shared With Neighbors
Tastes Divine All Gone