My coworkers and I were throwing a surprise birthday party for the audit director and since it was a milestone event, I offered to make a small cake for our group. I was told he liked chocolate, so double chocolate devil’s food cake with chocolate frosting it was. I rolled out some fondant and punched out “HAPPY 40TH”,Continue reading “Un Petit Gateau”
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Bourbon and brown sugar
I haven’t baked since the holidays (thanks to a much-needed vacation, celebrating my birthday, and going through… comment on-dit… career advancing changes =), and while it was a nice break, it felt comforting to hear the whirring of the mix monster again. Vin and I went his parents to visit his dad’s cousin’s family forContinue reading “Bourbon and brown sugar”
Christmas ornament cake balls
Guess who had a full day of work and was still behind on writing cards and wrapping presents and still had not made Christmas Eve dessert by Friday afternoon on December 23? MEEEEE!!! That break I had the week before was more like a short gasp of air; there was so much to do @Continue reading “Christmas ornament cake balls”
Christmas cheer-cakes
Things @ the office are JUST starting to slow down as we’re approaching that holiday lull where nothing gets done b/c frankly… everyone I need to harass work w/is out on vacation. Normally, I like being super active and multi-tasking, but it was getting a bit out of control. The breathing time is quite welcomeContinue reading “Christmas cheer-cakes”
Thankful for cream puffs
I completely forgot about posting this. I made a TON of cream puffs for Thanksgiving over 2 weeks ago. I guess it was glossed over since it’s been crazy @ work and the photos are forgettable and this wasn’t a big deal; I’ve made these before. Ain’t nothin’ special. I was on a puff-making spree the morningContinue reading “Thankful for cream puffs”
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Sometimes, a girl needs a good challenge. Something she really needs to do b/c it’s fun and rewarding even though she barely has time to breathe… or b/c she’s just mental. I’d like to think this is a little of both =) A while back, one of my friends referred her engaged friend to me andContinue reading “Laissez les bons temps rouler!”
“Look to me in my eyeball”
On off weekends, Vin and I catch up on all the shows we missed during the week and one day, we got reeled into watching “Along Came Polly” with Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston. It’s not a must-see, but there’s a memorable scene where the man-of-a-million-voices Hank Azaria shows up as this jacked up scubaContinue reading ““Look to me in my eyeball””
Seashells by the seashore…
After this weekend’s baking project, I wish I were on a nice beach instead of creating mini edible vacation scenes. A friend of a friend is getting married and the theme of her bridal shower: her honeymoon in the Caribbean. As soon as I heard that, I had the perfect idea in mind. I suggestedContinue reading “Seashells by the seashore…”
Baking dump
Things have been quite hectic these past few weeks so I’m just posting a quick blurb. I’ve actually been doing a lot of baking, but a massive workload has been dumped upon my desk so I haven’t been able to take pics or write anything witty or creative about the goods. Here’s a rundown of the past 3Continue reading “Baking dump”
Meh
The rose cupcakes actually weren’t what I originally had in mind. I’m somewhat annoyed so just look @ the pictures while I quietly sulk about it. All I’m gonna say is if the day ever comes that I can no longer make buttercream roses in my sleep, that’ll be the end of the world. NoteContinue reading “Meh”