tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81472010955749735622024-03-19T10:33:40.342-07:00Dizzee Cake.Adventures in baking with my pug pup, Dizzee.Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-23619615253938790872008-09-15T15:05:00.000-07:002008-09-15T15:13:01.752-07:00Frosted Cake: NEW PICS!!<div><div style="text-align: center;">NEW PICS ON THE FROSTED CAKE SHOP!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Go to <a href="http://www.frostedcake.blogspot.com/">www.frostedcake.blogspot.com </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">here's a sneak peak..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xh-P4hHba4ip09fjNq9HtPl_NyMIa9lLiqDxoyMMCF-7t6RM4Zv1t57DprEwiv2UnySSfs0AioKl8lemps1mi_I7iorJ4beojYguzkxBRhWd727Bax_wmHvkmdlUAmrb-rxPBJ5uKG0/s1600-h/IMG_1465.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xh-P4hHba4ip09fjNq9HtPl_NyMIa9lLiqDxoyMMCF-7t6RM4Zv1t57DprEwiv2UnySSfs0AioKl8lemps1mi_I7iorJ4beojYguzkxBRhWd727Bax_wmHvkmdlUAmrb-rxPBJ5uKG0/s320/IMG_1465.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246374227458439778" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xh-P4hHba4ip09fjNq9HtPl_NyMIa9lLiqDxoyMMCF-7t6RM4Zv1t57DprEwiv2UnySSfs0AioKl8lemps1mi_I7iorJ4beojYguzkxBRhWd727Bax_wmHvkmdlUAmrb-rxPBJ5uKG0/s1600-h/IMG_1465.JPG"><br /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01EV6yj_080TO8pToNBfR1D6WOdByPUHBMUtQGFCAVTnsT2w8b5NdG2fna6L7bH1XKCDzJliySSzC7ymJ9CIUTTDPRB7zbdXRnZwKgidiT_IPHoUA5Co5qetFXK0c7DViGNmLmGah13M/s1600-h/IMG_0780.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01EV6yj_080TO8pToNBfR1D6WOdByPUHBMUtQGFCAVTnsT2w8b5NdG2fna6L7bH1XKCDzJliySSzC7ymJ9CIUTTDPRB7zbdXRnZwKgidiT_IPHoUA5Co5qetFXK0c7DViGNmLmGah13M/s1600-h/IMG_0780.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi01EV6yj_080TO8pToNBfR1D6WOdByPUHBMUtQGFCAVTnsT2w8b5NdG2fna6L7bH1XKCDzJliySSzC7ymJ9CIUTTDPRB7zbdXRnZwKgidiT_IPHoUA5Co5qetFXK0c7DViGNmLmGah13M/s320/IMG_0780.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246374235645044978" /></a><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0MgekYTfA1MPFEPOB6jKd1_oUiilmyEf3SCYG7nsO7n4q6owyPn3mCMmQ-t-F9KXpKnsR17Lgf6-MjUi2guWr919lBzllXujzHqeYVzHOPx1rHUmOzSQBYX8t27X8EApmpUNDRaIFc20/s1600-h/IMG_1440.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0MgekYTfA1MPFEPOB6jKd1_oUiilmyEf3SCYG7nsO7n4q6owyPn3mCMmQ-t-F9KXpKnsR17Lgf6-MjUi2guWr919lBzllXujzHqeYVzHOPx1rHUmOzSQBYX8t27X8EApmpUNDRaIFc20/s320/IMG_1440.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246374242989123378" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0MgekYTfA1MPFEPOB6jKd1_oUiilmyEf3SCYG7nsO7n4q6owyPn3mCMmQ-t-F9KXpKnsR17Lgf6-MjUi2guWr919lBzllXujzHqeYVzHOPx1rHUmOzSQBYX8t27X8EApmpUNDRaIFc20/s1600-h/IMG_1440.JPG"><br /></a></div><div><br /></div></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-22184815411963191282008-07-20T00:21:00.000-07:002008-07-20T00:26:12.273-07:00Mini Cake Madness!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFFkoKkOzdFbod76NToeF5lJZbGpbj7oIzv5KoCE6NQXfDOkswYPS7RsSJ6qhzsX_v1OkbhxFfL01f3EHiYvRv7QdE2K-OHQK5e8S1VV1FpUwtBNG67RT3MOHPIKSCP36Okara9JjhNM/s1600-h/IMG_1073.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFFkoKkOzdFbod76NToeF5lJZbGpbj7oIzv5KoCE6NQXfDOkswYPS7RsSJ6qhzsX_v1OkbhxFfL01f3EHiYvRv7QdE2K-OHQK5e8S1VV1FpUwtBNG67RT3MOHPIKSCP36Okara9JjhNM/s400/IMG_1073.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224993581320557442" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Congratulations, Heather and Michael!</div><div><br /></div><div>Who other than my best friend would I make 28 lil mini cakes for? Check out more pics of the Engagement Party at <a href="http://frostedcake.blogspot.com">Frosted Cake</a>.</div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-1500417406446399932008-07-15T15:03:00.001-07:002008-07-15T15:07:24.573-07:00Gerber Daisy Delight!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLG5and8wm1mBmkr9MXemW1r79lIxPdVk6nkbi63_dK7Odqi9O-ceiguHTeU8JAji88u0FBROcD12inaNIKMqeftNO7PYymJYPX2UxQfJ5f4nQ0DDLCTkKQBUeD_P6XTEVJPxXK4Ig4eM/s1600-h/IMG_1046.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLG5and8wm1mBmkr9MXemW1r79lIxPdVk6nkbi63_dK7Odqi9O-ceiguHTeU8JAji88u0FBROcD12inaNIKMqeftNO7PYymJYPX2UxQfJ5f4nQ0DDLCTkKQBUeD_P6XTEVJPxXK4Ig4eM/s400/IMG_1046.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223365224300011586" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my new favorite cakes!! Check out more pics and details at <a href="http://frostedcake.blogspot.com">The Frosted Cake Shop</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-43385289702844974512008-06-28T21:05:00.000-07:002008-06-28T21:11:06.770-07:00NYC: Class @ Confetti Cakes<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGV3hAHLWuBmUU7ldztWADc2Y4AeoPxbCpUtyQ_YR5T1ymPDXj_diG0oHvQL0ugnxXlwYTrnR6KpaOvl4CJN31py6KggB5kjTScgqP4xUV8y63nDDRJftqThnmGH79fzWVpe4MoaAjns/s1600-h/IMG_0969.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGV3hAHLWuBmUU7ldztWADc2Y4AeoPxbCpUtyQ_YR5T1ymPDXj_diG0oHvQL0ugnxXlwYTrnR6KpaOvl4CJN31py6KggB5kjTScgqP4xUV8y63nDDRJftqThnmGH79fzWVpe4MoaAjns/s400/IMG_0969.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217149972366830226" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Earlier this week, I was in New York studying with one of the top cake designers. Yes, that's right- Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes. I had the opportunity to work on decorating techniques and create my own signature Confetti Cakes gift box cake. Check out more pics and info at <a href="http://www.frostedcake.blogspot.com/">Frosted Cake</a>.</div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-1331387965304249542008-06-16T15:53:00.001-07:002008-06-17T00:47:13.928-07:00Happy Father's Day!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcErkQ8L16JUIkywmkvJl4u9hFpot6F4R2lkPxGg7OEf3YM5XvJqmKwvEK4bXUqZKkCXO2IEbbmM9Wp29EPW9wswdTeOdm5A6Tz-Kuc7weVTdU-UamHhjMMNhFGYn05IvF9jWrUZm1MiM/s320/IMG_0915.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212751110337501394" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFzBOcWwngQBQVDBAYtDfkakeW1JEE3flnTq2_tSboPNU8ESRpkFlz6q-If5lI4Oh0xF-GOr92vAZeMzpu45Rpw5Novzwpo6Kk2I9fE7ODz6lIxKD5vd-S0lg3doOBCvmOvWiNF6uZt2Y/s320/IMG_0924.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212751561205836738" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This was my first attempt at a free-hand shaped cake. A little shaky, but not too shabby. But hey, it started as a square!! I made this cake for my "golf bum" dad for father's day, as he watched golf on TV in fact. It was a chocolate cake, pieced together with chocolate ganche and iced in buttercream. Very rich, yet extra moist. The "sand trap" is made of graham cracker crumbs, while the water was dyed piping gel. Kinda looks like Pebble Beach, eh? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_T7B1yc7ZwOzY1eI7pz6APQc1u4o8WtR4yhZ3OrH7fFb7hA3bYy1HIsu_g96HDb1BX16gkBckhyphenhyphen0fJaJtq1gbarKPcSDmAr0IUcBu66jaQdwG-NvKnb78sXw8fdKUPJOdQ8TXJtezbs/s1600-h/IMG_0923.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_T7B1yc7ZwOzY1eI7pz6APQc1u4o8WtR4yhZ3OrH7fFb7hA3bYy1HIsu_g96HDb1BX16gkBckhyphenhyphen0fJaJtq1gbarKPcSDmAr0IUcBu66jaQdwG-NvKnb78sXw8fdKUPJOdQ8TXJtezbs/s1600-h/IMG_0923.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_T7B1yc7ZwOzY1eI7pz6APQc1u4o8WtR4yhZ3OrH7fFb7hA3bYy1HIsu_g96HDb1BX16gkBckhyphenhyphen0fJaJtq1gbarKPcSDmAr0IUcBu66jaQdwG-NvKnb78sXw8fdKUPJOdQ8TXJtezbs/s320/IMG_0923.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212751130936984242" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">~~~DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE NEW BLOG AT <a href="http://www.frostedcake.blogspot.com">www.frostedcake.blogpsot.com</a> NEW BABY SHOWER PICS ARE UP!!!!</span></span></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-17140083702616000402008-06-10T12:25:00.000-07:002008-06-10T12:38:11.412-07:00TWD: La Palette's Strawberry Tart<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoq94yrWswJ39lI3YFpbKVfcQUwVydwLE4GYGyeYhVG4Mhyoiy9DIUgEOnA-s5X0uKgy4oVZjcIjhKqlpz3-4hGZEqOi8C9ELbqihZqCSDYlgC0DdBbLVNE9Jg9awKZx8_uwBa0T-s8jQ/s1600-h/IMG_0874.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoq94yrWswJ39lI3YFpbKVfcQUwVydwLE4GYGyeYhVG4Mhyoiy9DIUgEOnA-s5X0uKgy4oVZjcIjhKqlpz3-4hGZEqOi8C9ELbqihZqCSDYlgC0DdBbLVNE9Jg9awKZx8_uwBa0T-s8jQ/s320/IMG_0874.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210337962002866386" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This week's recipe was so delicious and light. Perfect for summer. I did alter the garnishing, but stayed true to Dorie's buttery crust and strawberries. I substituted the strawberry jam for peach-cinnamon. I also made a lavender simple syrup that I glazed the berries with, instead of just sugar. I topped off the tarts with a cinnamon-sugar creme fraiche to compliment the peach-cinnamon jam filling. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOIufpiwbmK7WQ1FyiKX6DtgTyfiEzkb8DfFMLVZ0YkBGkwZYenS84RNO50UBGGZ2osLe6l5mdy4GBqvtqD9XAsmfsiy8P_Y5pFX5JxF2DEBqtgyHs_Kc_XX-hGmvSLtYEkOi-DWLI-c/s320/IMG_0880.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210337979381247138" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Lavender Simple Syrup:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1/3 cup lavender</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1/4 cup water</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1/2 cup sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 tablespoon lemon juice</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bring ingredients to a boil. Remove from heat and let rest for 20 minutes. Strain and save.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vcrbZEfoABGBPT3x_5coi-gL1Ar2lyA0SL2sJmrieP4_cr6sTSS635472RJ4W0C8N7zSviqXUgOYC8Z7tTisIAYcsCAjX080odswlVig9pcPgL9gHezNyuFL8c7E4yoEdDoIOzmOa_0/s320/IMG_0886.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210338008121214690" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbk2EZVzrf3VeuPVNC40jAfwx7anWgg2wXRO9kIr_xjbfpmcyrCJ7Xxbi29FRwyNLcXlnJk8GYPbDAAFcHxbbATkms4nSatatqyQ1XeH516AszXRMooS1PH5oeLfpwOVtchY1nmo1F39Q/s320/IMG_0889.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210337994594372242" /><br /></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-77901017077553773722008-06-05T16:23:00.000-07:002008-06-05T16:34:43.316-07:00Frosted Cake: Launched.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">The Frosted Cake Shop has finally launched, and is ready for business. Check out the brand-new blog </span><a href="http://www.frostedcake.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">. From cakes and cupcakes, to any edible treat imaginable, all creations are custom designed to tailor your desires. Feel free to explore your imagination! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Contact </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">frostedcake@thefrostedcakeshop.com</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">, or me @ Dizzeecake,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">for your next celebration. Stay tuned!!</span></span></span>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-42437410344309175192008-06-03T23:53:00.000-07:002008-06-04T00:00:22.117-07:00TWD: French Chocolate Brownies<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNng_IPN-ULjr47DcfQ_8c0yUT4hiaeUnblVnBgYg7nyeTbZ6SteMVW_QqD308j6qjT0H6e_qs7i0JRLf_OkRnqiEZIB7wtNnOTc3yg3pYb4GFp6sVQBF2J7Mo2Pd53ru2U_TsrwQK2Rc/s1600-h/IMG_0858.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNng_IPN-ULjr47DcfQ_8c0yUT4hiaeUnblVnBgYg7nyeTbZ6SteMVW_QqD308j6qjT0H6e_qs7i0JRLf_OkRnqiEZIB7wtNnOTc3yg3pYb4GFp6sVQBF2J7Mo2Pd53ru2U_TsrwQK2Rc/s320/IMG_0858.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207916851226433554" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's been awhile, but Dorie, I'm back baby!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been pretty busy with my own baking and have abandoned my blog group, Tuesdays with Dorie, for a few weeks. I could not pass up brownies, so I squeezed in some Dorie time this week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEins7Jj8mUcdku9WB7-TV-liUvr6vL4tXagt8XaSiNbmp1HWlmaXaYHHzsVQYKV2gTg_37NaS_8F641fZyPDWIN1rrWERNg8lW0v8zrkoCuJvn01pZ_i8KwOL6dhsIwK0ZPxhTYKu7ZOuo/s320/IMG_0861.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207916869505824978" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvyj0_rgEf3IjX5rHi7My-HamusuyrzV3HbR_pvOkIisDAof1MoCG8nN1BOfi4YRDWxnXdte_icUkgcVx8PujTBdtJP6zPMEbUFcDtm6PFWMNSJkb7diToLdJ4eUzPzn3UBV6glRSKBZ0/s320/IMG_0862.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207916872198126466" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, they were not my most beautiful creation- but they sure were delicious! So gooey in the middle!! Next time I need some ice cream too =)</div><div><br /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-57014298596336748142008-06-02T16:29:00.000-07:002008-06-02T17:13:45.523-07:00More cupcake pics!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmU7QqA_HamtL-mb7Q6Dl9t6f9v69gPMuJtKRwMs4WBE8b8WUGOPtErXxImG7bCj4Ii_6GHb9tYuLFLCIu1lL-WkrA9BKU8kpprcyHD7MTrSzSSNKJa3d6oCpuM740IOLXXXH-_L3Y2_w/s1600-h/IMG_0793.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmU7QqA_HamtL-mb7Q6Dl9t6f9v69gPMuJtKRwMs4WBE8b8WUGOPtErXxImG7bCj4Ii_6GHb9tYuLFLCIu1lL-WkrA9BKU8kpprcyHD7MTrSzSSNKJa3d6oCpuM740IOLXXXH-_L3Y2_w/s320/IMG_0793.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207439154764856978" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Lots o' cupcake orders!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Vanilla with Chocolate-Hazelnut Buttercream</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NUndRq__vR16BwpmQjZra-Nq1hxpZjmdhwjMIAG3mAM8z790a3KuWEAoYjcVh8Zylap-VgIykKi2pIaIpWrCf9mShQlcCSgotCQT5kQsRht5WCp2ViKC3hgiy4bNbMDLhnoGEZ8YAU0/s1600-h/IMG_0813.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NUndRq__vR16BwpmQjZra-Nq1hxpZjmdhwjMIAG3mAM8z790a3KuWEAoYjcVh8Zylap-VgIykKi2pIaIpWrCf9mShQlcCSgotCQT5kQsRht5WCp2ViKC3hgiy4bNbMDLhnoGEZ8YAU0/s320/IMG_0813.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207439171906277234" /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NUndRq__vR16BwpmQjZra-Nq1hxpZjmdhwjMIAG3mAM8z790a3KuWEAoYjcVh8Zylap-VgIykKi2pIaIpWrCf9mShQlcCSgotCQT5kQsRht5WCp2ViKC3hgiy4bNbMDLhnoGEZ8YAU0/s1600-h/IMG_0813.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Vanilla + Chocolate = Heaven</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA_it379R3122-pMFUQofswBCxFEH-rlh_VoCwVqaA5Jqq1vHQ2Ss6GpyaXd_nifVjSlbJukZgVgC_rcH4Doi-8gKoEuVWenvF2e_3-AC_MytM_WKzpMFFUq5r3oLeyVutfRSx9dD3Uc/s1600-h/IMG_0798.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA_it379R3122-pMFUQofswBCxFEH-rlh_VoCwVqaA5Jqq1vHQ2Ss6GpyaXd_nifVjSlbJukZgVgC_rcH4Doi-8gKoEuVWenvF2e_3-AC_MytM_WKzpMFFUq5r3oLeyVutfRSx9dD3Uc/s320/IMG_0798.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207439185782128002" /></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYA_it379R3122-pMFUQofswBCxFEH-rlh_VoCwVqaA5Jqq1vHQ2Ss6GpyaXd_nifVjSlbJukZgVgC_rcH4Doi-8gKoEuVWenvF2e_3-AC_MytM_WKzpMFFUq5r3oLeyVutfRSx9dD3Uc/s1600-h/IMG_0798.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Honey Buttercream with Apricot Filling</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvC0KJkgtnhjunD_U5m-J0jT1UB9QMwscG3nZJ3zqkgdpAxNypjBaXpdvlIJ2acXC0mI5kFjeQCNejaw3F981rI3brofvTuUHeB8C5qbC3eCp6gECMb6N0iaVp-goBMMkKE32iWQseYo0/s320/IMG_0803.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207439191040001266" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Cupcakes for my dad's poker group</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_-JoSNZf0NRLoxmJdnpfKoxtWGquzj0CU7RsBvMUHmYCnOgF1EHcg1RJAJhxKuBJDx8sBD3wfwoROjSguI4I9s6iOyypKq0fS6tuCDOKlxKvttCwMSqpAkwupjEMh3hXpq-MY1KWS-U/s320/IMG_0824.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207440402041529458" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Vanilla with Kaluha and Ameretto Buttercream</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUX1wSJWRyu5voyhSobxAQxcTGhlHd1GFV2v9dk5VfAI6QHaoF-wbovk0mbTCKTdaAsa1m_jpILnv8RMp87CMM2i7mzetTmSGyeBx5gC3YvxVZvmKXI8ArrPFT86k1zfnDXuu_3AefcS8/s320/IMG_0829.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207440408586647410" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvDEzQPiTUArQWLafxA5igmNtKBEdcDz4obASNbV6Q0muCblO7DOkfOiYLFsMxrso36F4B5WT4Zxe-Z5sreMAWlOtx2sZY8aqR5q_J9sclhuKIJwq53DpGI4rSxGStJOS791e3jjquq4/s320/IMG_0833.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207440415376297186" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-26166245419427390512008-05-27T09:39:00.000-07:002008-05-27T09:53:53.188-07:00Celebration Weekend<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfq_E2NzMJlDStfJx26cuswVVIe71IkqtqzGO7-skhzuhAK9Bn8D32opb04pYKTG3Uz7Re9qq3QTk5PjzBq62jrfodKNP7GBy9kIaWrvdGfM5wvNiQHdbGzR5pRi9fb7EBhtdp8Phcxs/s1600-h/IMG_0772.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfq_E2NzMJlDStfJx26cuswVVIe71IkqtqzGO7-skhzuhAK9Bn8D32opb04pYKTG3Uz7Re9qq3QTk5PjzBq62jrfodKNP7GBy9kIaWrvdGfM5wvNiQHdbGzR5pRi9fb7EBhtdp8Phcxs/s320/IMG_0772.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205099883922627986" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Busy, busy weekend!! Here are pics of the first two out of four orders. Graduations and Baby Showers- no better way to celebrate than with cake, right?? Take a look!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqnMVVaMBXHklWWWSCOQpvSb5T2HhZvdf9DGb2b_wPUbwfTMqWDrk6bRG9bXkiBjpKRn2vcFCq0MUKXY8Gl3M175ao_sJOjNxMti_BKt9KDGTbaAM2QLx9wNDYQRlE28MT_p5peBUG04/s1600-h/IMG_0752.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqnMVVaMBXHklWWWSCOQpvSb5T2HhZvdf9DGb2b_wPUbwfTMqWDrk6bRG9bXkiBjpKRn2vcFCq0MUKXY8Gl3M175ao_sJOjNxMti_BKt9KDGTbaAM2QLx9wNDYQRlE28MT_p5peBUG04/s320/IMG_0752.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205099385706421570" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqnMVVaMBXHklWWWSCOQpvSb5T2HhZvdf9DGb2b_wPUbwfTMqWDrk6bRG9bXkiBjpKRn2vcFCq0MUKXY8Gl3M175ao_sJOjNxMti_BKt9KDGTbaAM2QLx9wNDYQRlE28MT_p5peBUG04/s1600-h/IMG_0752.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yellow sheet cake with fudge frosting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXDqGNQ1Mt4OloNXZOPx7mWQa_nCZBOvk1pyI9I3AZyQKSSNOV4PzKx7IM089gW1Cjp9sYLWWVnT9irnerZytXXuVR1E3a9f9JIXPFnwtFHMq8zgObT5Md3JvSKRHE0QyxCD-ZcHrhEc/s1600-h/IMG_0751.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBtpRqVZxXHgHf5my9FT65S5ElZT9oVhUJyMqxK2m27Y7hQFiTOft73IDXOuSNRnyRqrvWp7koPBpTfzKFX4D4w9tSaXSJpkHRUGfnA8PxS2aL4exUDHaVuH_XE4SIRxmG-KrgbmHE-Q/s320/IMG_0756.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205099411476225378" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitBtpRqVZxXHgHf5my9FT65S5ElZT9oVhUJyMqxK2m27Y7hQFiTOft73IDXOuSNRnyRqrvWp7koPBpTfzKFX4D4w9tSaXSJpkHRUGfnA8PxS2aL4exUDHaVuH_XE4SIRxmG-KrgbmHE-Q/s1600-h/IMG_0756.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome Baby!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyinjeNCT2hzLQ42UIiK6kZnRcfN5L3PkwknMLc9yYBbEBVOKz3nlvVGfV4CMUgxOAHuzEid1bMXknlg5IaBUXEhMlbzvI1GRS2W8THrsG1A1HzsnxWxI7IyZx3d2CPjAXqBXotERGyo/s1600-h/IMG_0766.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyinjeNCT2hzLQ42UIiK6kZnRcfN5L3PkwknMLc9yYBbEBVOKz3nlvVGfV4CMUgxOAHuzEid1bMXknlg5IaBUXEhMlbzvI1GRS2W8THrsG1A1HzsnxWxI7IyZx3d2CPjAXqBXotERGyo/s320/IMG_0766.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205099420066159986" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQyinjeNCT2hzLQ42UIiK6kZnRcfN5L3PkwknMLc9yYBbEBVOKz3nlvVGfV4CMUgxOAHuzEid1bMXknlg5IaBUXEhMlbzvI1GRS2W8THrsG1A1HzsnxWxI7IyZx3d2CPjAXqBXotERGyo/s1600-h/IMG_0766.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Curd and Lemon Mousse Filling</div><div style="text-align: center;">w/ Gumpaste Accents</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90ss3UU68Fj69taMUKb10ChuMs_uxs2ZWfzR9evP7ZmvjM0toGq4K2hpzOgYRl9MbSrjf6KMhJT-U9YqcGSgrgmFAdAhJAvlDcrZLoTHwEpIhYPekhLyAOWSM_SkaF0sj4VLQRc5B_dg/s1600-h/IMG_0769.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90ss3UU68Fj69taMUKb10ChuMs_uxs2ZWfzR9evP7ZmvjM0toGq4K2hpzOgYRl9MbSrjf6KMhJT-U9YqcGSgrgmFAdAhJAvlDcrZLoTHwEpIhYPekhLyAOWSM_SkaF0sj4VLQRc5B_dg/s1600-h/IMG_0769.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90ss3UU68Fj69taMUKb10ChuMs_uxs2ZWfzR9evP7ZmvjM0toGq4K2hpzOgYRl9MbSrjf6KMhJT-U9YqcGSgrgmFAdAhJAvlDcrZLoTHwEpIhYPekhLyAOWSM_SkaF0sj4VLQRc5B_dg/s320/IMG_0769.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205099424361127298" /></a></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-52100680257172915392008-05-20T23:56:00.001-07:002008-05-21T10:56:01.621-07:00Cake is Great!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHH4do8uwRmIwSv1PlW_65HHOvOWG7zX18Ol3Yi8NfHsT0r23NfwB7XP6Cmb3Gk_jKSlub-EXVU1Xsm1VMudcW9oRXmvlDXCZdK6Gi1ghXXE27ixCduq9OTUHV0mIKpphm1klPIICLayg/s1600-h/IMG_0733.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHH4do8uwRmIwSv1PlW_65HHOvOWG7zX18Ol3Yi8NfHsT0r23NfwB7XP6Cmb3Gk_jKSlub-EXVU1Xsm1VMudcW9oRXmvlDXCZdK6Gi1ghXXE27ixCduq9OTUHV0mIKpphm1klPIICLayg/s320/IMG_0733.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202722827650126882" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This past weekend, I got to go crazy with girly-ness for Kayla's birthday. The colors were inspired by the "Hannah Montana" theme. I had a lot of fun with the design- very festive! I love the frilly boarder. As requested by the birthday girl, I created a pink and white "striped" cake- with layers of vanilla cake with strawberry cream cheese filling</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling:</div><div style="text-align: left;">4 oz cream cheese</div><div style="text-align: left;">8 tablespoons butter, softened</div><div style="text-align: left;">2-3 tablespoons strawberry puree</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</div><div style="text-align: left;">about 2 cups powdered sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Combine with remaining ingredients until thick, yet fluffy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mfTDVVvbaUXkwvAfZiVncj4CLCxJtfTDU-_UBPpr3N9Yhzo0UbLEiMcXd9yoNUtwHi7uJe6SuyZCK5CkZeOW1pp16IyQr4JbfWd7WAvsIxpbb1Ru6IKqtEbz1Rd_OYFSD3Giwk8EDyg/s1600-h/IMG_0736.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mfTDVVvbaUXkwvAfZiVncj4CLCxJtfTDU-_UBPpr3N9Yhzo0UbLEiMcXd9yoNUtwHi7uJe6SuyZCK5CkZeOW1pp16IyQr4JbfWd7WAvsIxpbb1Ru6IKqtEbz1Rd_OYFSD3Giwk8EDyg/s320/IMG_0736.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202722836240061490" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mfTDVVvbaUXkwvAfZiVncj4CLCxJtfTDU-_UBPpr3N9Yhzo0UbLEiMcXd9yoNUtwHi7uJe6SuyZCK5CkZeOW1pp16IyQr4JbfWd7WAvsIxpbb1Ru6IKqtEbz1Rd_OYFSD3Giwk8EDyg/s1600-h/IMG_0736.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMxIB-_01lRmT_XKhKFk6jtJ5AS4KkGGQiSz0jae53PsTICkigb7X3WuCxBbXBLEsf2zf3QE1YywoJb_2BiHI9L50dz_6Dr08rzqo5wTIRMGHFu8VXHwcGTe1U5lfHFmkIStrGZjMZWM/s1600-h/IMG_0743.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMxIB-_01lRmT_XKhKFk6jtJ5AS4KkGGQiSz0jae53PsTICkigb7X3WuCxBbXBLEsf2zf3QE1YywoJb_2BiHI9L50dz_6Dr08rzqo5wTIRMGHFu8VXHwcGTe1U5lfHFmkIStrGZjMZWM/s320/IMG_0743.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202722840535028802" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMxIB-_01lRmT_XKhKFk6jtJ5AS4KkGGQiSz0jae53PsTICkigb7X3WuCxBbXBLEsf2zf3QE1YywoJb_2BiHI9L50dz_6Dr08rzqo5wTIRMGHFu8VXHwcGTe1U5lfHFmkIStrGZjMZWM/s1600-h/IMG_0743.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rks5tJwNokBovHmyElqdkAg2YZdL77KzSz3klbUsU1ycOOv7rTwKqiKtboXgQHzS8QJC7woCaDU88h_LlFLFzftCX5zIaOdM96x1dFQdsMJnD0kFphCi7un3Hc6YfB6ASio5OHnDOuA/s1600-h/IMG_0734.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rks5tJwNokBovHmyElqdkAg2YZdL77KzSz3klbUsU1ycOOv7rTwKqiKtboXgQHzS8QJC7woCaDU88h_LlFLFzftCX5zIaOdM96x1dFQdsMJnD0kFphCi7un3Hc6YfB6ASio5OHnDOuA/s320/IMG_0734.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202722844829996114" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rks5tJwNokBovHmyElqdkAg2YZdL77KzSz3klbUsU1ycOOv7rTwKqiKtboXgQHzS8QJC7woCaDU88h_LlFLFzftCX5zIaOdM96x1dFQdsMJnD0kFphCi7un3Hc6YfB6ASio5OHnDOuA/s1600-h/IMG_0734.JPG"><br /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><div><br /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-81742915799176710112008-05-16T10:25:00.000-07:002008-05-16T10:43:28.614-07:00Colorful Cupcakes!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3tVUaj74_rSGu5Edjmk3N2PkYYZxNxJWAKlwXO9vAJHWOg5icouAcL0qSaNK07YDwd49pC7r5vTu4BrgmJOny-J7iJGl2LmHxKK6xOHkJWb3Cvj1ErOYvM0XD5dRfdRCNbfNxxhX5K8/s1600-h/IMG_0730.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3tVUaj74_rSGu5Edjmk3N2PkYYZxNxJWAKlwXO9vAJHWOg5icouAcL0qSaNK07YDwd49pC7r5vTu4BrgmJOny-J7iJGl2LmHxKK6xOHkJWb3Cvj1ErOYvM0XD5dRfdRCNbfNxxhX5K8/s320/IMG_0730.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201029773016880082" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With lack of time between work and Mother's Day, I decided to whip up some cuppies for the occasion. I had some colorful creativeness that I wanted to put to use. The flowers were easy to put together and the cupcakes were pretty simple too: Vanilla with raspberry and citrus icing. I brought half to a friend's party and the other down for Mother's Day. They just barely survived the 3 1/2 hour car ride, but sadly ended up on the sidewalk while unloading the car....Cupcake Catastrophe! So sad. Good think I got some pics before we left. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvY85o1oN2RANMCdKYQZ1V6T4Hd_56Zp-4fY6HJ7tKvUbsCX89QH92Iv-vseI2GsMkikRggpguI9vPwO9Kp0d6UGixfBAfuNmGyZjp_F9nNvbWs2jePcT64_cG4KgEKvoxdzc9_uQMaPA/s1600-h/IMG_0716.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhTRA-Pl212LsbdbpAocgmg_mpksTsRYL-SiZv_0Fs97NCnn6nTNgyDx_uWJHh-UO1jN_bSarjndj3xq18cJ_-c7QXIOhjDPnq3cTjqy2mf8f7B0nEtjPdn9j-E7JeL8XD3xup1p_V3k/s1600-h/IMG_0719.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSk-oowb7ehfODxbh1kniaBXd5s0TZxfDxAMjMcOxnr2D61EuKXmxG5kp_ByPAeHKotWqhCr63ridODtPQok_P9orra9xsWkhTLO25VAr6drR5F3IPMeS_lFmaM1BYPu7dfR0dsSlDkjY/s1600-h/IMG_0724.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSk-oowb7ehfODxbh1kniaBXd5s0TZxfDxAMjMcOxnr2D61EuKXmxG5kp_ByPAeHKotWqhCr63ridODtPQok_P9orra9xsWkhTLO25VAr6drR5F3IPMeS_lFmaM1BYPu7dfR0dsSlDkjY/s320/IMG_0724.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201029790196749314" /></a><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvY85o1oN2RANMCdKYQZ1V6T4Hd_56Zp-4fY6HJ7tKvUbsCX89QH92Iv-vseI2GsMkikRggpguI9vPwO9Kp0d6UGixfBAfuNmGyZjp_F9nNvbWs2jePcT64_cG4KgEKvoxdzc9_uQMaPA/s320/IMG_0716.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201029777311847394" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhTRA-Pl212LsbdbpAocgmg_mpksTsRYL-SiZv_0Fs97NCnn6nTNgyDx_uWJHh-UO1jN_bSarjndj3xq18cJ_-c7QXIOhjDPnq3cTjqy2mf8f7B0nEtjPdn9j-E7JeL8XD3xup1p_V3k/s320/IMG_0719.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201029785901782002" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHKA-t9fCH78X89rNdKnJzh299S7wN7EBPkjRDOlplGKpNwHrQLpXo6bHB2vXOGAczBljBnrmiGv-y8W_fDRDcYq35_Kl5PW2E5YjFW_tXbKnj_CJnMcVjFTqU0ZaNA65z7na7yKQ8l8/s1600-h/IMG_0722.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHKA-t9fCH78X89rNdKnJzh299S7wN7EBPkjRDOlplGKpNwHrQLpXo6bHB2vXOGAczBljBnrmiGv-y8W_fDRDcYq35_Kl5PW2E5YjFW_tXbKnj_CJnMcVjFTqU0ZaNA65z7na7yKQ8l8/s1600-h/IMG_0722.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNHKA-t9fCH78X89rNdKnJzh299S7wN7EBPkjRDOlplGKpNwHrQLpXo6bHB2vXOGAczBljBnrmiGv-y8W_fDRDcYq35_Kl5PW2E5YjFW_tXbKnj_CJnMcVjFTqU0ZaNA65z7na7yKQ8l8/s320/IMG_0722.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201029794491716626" /></a><br /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-84862945599654892882008-05-13T10:32:00.000-07:002008-05-13T10:58:53.964-07:00Cherry Blossom Citrus Bliss<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhis8KoAjW0mr1htx4xnp3nZ2DTHub3tmCjGON_Nr2TiZFCm_uU0R2nEo909adMQXHtlWFC5OkbVW_vZx_wqrwWi-p6GjrItPR8pR7FABFizlUzJJvhYw3El2iHxQl4Ro2zRzb5fTaOgyI/s1600-h/IMG_0711.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhis8KoAjW0mr1htx4xnp3nZ2DTHub3tmCjGON_Nr2TiZFCm_uU0R2nEo909adMQXHtlWFC5OkbVW_vZx_wqrwWi-p6GjrItPR8pR7FABFizlUzJJvhYw3El2iHxQl4Ro2zRzb5fTaOgyI/s400/IMG_0711.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199918016437343026" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Get well, Grandma!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Filling.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lemon has always been my grandmother's favorite flavor. Lemon meringue to lemon mousse, she has always had a sweet tooth, especially for the yellow citrus. I created this cake specifically for her. Four layers of lemon cake, three layers of lemon cream cheese filling with vanilla butter cream. I also designed the decor with hand-made gum paste blossoms in variegating shades of pink.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzUSujtQVnZ4cSn1SElZDR9naUqP2Hs7bS6h-juL9L_FvrjzaqYMmE9ieIPRV9YMLkBLPb9UNkCAnQcNzJvbgATOckc8sS211AX6DGlWCS7dfT8MWV2XrRUCKW39UaYjvPgmZMi2Uzi08/s320/IMG_0707.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199918884020736834" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdWjmArqOM9OdHxq3JkE1qN7-7G7tSUIMbcEo_nKvmHC5wdRmCGWPoJyYwNMBE0ENAd9O5adyyLIZG6-AHCJJODe-mgMYJU1Rx9k-sP-yS2QdTYRipfTE1Y3DCpFbwfB4TaZEUN-glIs/s320/IMG_0686.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199922942764831602" /></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVU-WVCPZ3-f_2XpOpaDBwWxMP0ThkvSLQNUSJ8mAP4yToEnUn2QyUTrtEuHzh2f6u_eW6lsHpsL8Hhd-EGqQSKSmXVgv1NwJQ19iWXJgnMf7gy5RQEOPnEYE6lPS-0sZ8uoE4l9iIU0w/s320/IMG_0685.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199918888315704146" /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lemon Cream Cheese Filling:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 15px; font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:13px;">8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature<br />1 stick ( 8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature<br />1 pound or 3 and ¾ cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted<br />1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-4479683411261328682008-05-07T18:57:00.001-07:002008-05-07T19:10:39.515-07:00BBQ<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1JhgWj4J8MuxT00x0cqFZOWnvNl79JmQNGAyd6vqAD9ew1TnVY8gd596wFLkvEr1oPFe305x2t4WYZHulTRSdMExjF82JOtrLnIx0GHpBnPv2F4bgzSwh7sTYK7qVCzf4M2DLEqLIaA/s1600-h/IMG_0621.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1JhgWj4J8MuxT00x0cqFZOWnvNl79JmQNGAyd6vqAD9ew1TnVY8gd596wFLkvEr1oPFe305x2t4WYZHulTRSdMExjF82JOtrLnIx0GHpBnPv2F4bgzSwh7sTYK7qVCzf4M2DLEqLIaA/s400/IMG_0621.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197821662459594130" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On Sunday, my brother and I hosted our first BBQ of the spring/summer- or EVER! With bro on the grill and me on the salads and goodies, it was a recipe for success! In addition to my pasta and melon salads, I made a variety of cupcakes, of course: Cherry Chocolate with Vanilla Buttercream and Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese frosting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzD3AMam6it23Zc4YqqXArJRycTCwJsVFO5v8VYXYlA_OakhIT8_J4t4_Q7oPnMGJn2hz1PpSybGDpWhUDWmTEOFjCn25tlW-91FlVddYMUZkdG65G4fNA5M4ptglzejH03pOza7zgBM/s1600-h/IMG_0623.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzD3AMam6it23Zc4YqqXArJRycTCwJsVFO5v8VYXYlA_OakhIT8_J4t4_Q7oPnMGJn2hz1PpSybGDpWhUDWmTEOFjCn25tlW-91FlVddYMUZkdG65G4fNA5M4ptglzejH03pOza7zgBM/s320/IMG_0623.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197821456301163890" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzD3AMam6it23Zc4YqqXArJRycTCwJsVFO5v8VYXYlA_OakhIT8_J4t4_Q7oPnMGJn2hz1PpSybGDpWhUDWmTEOFjCn25tlW-91FlVddYMUZkdG65G4fNA5M4ptglzejH03pOza7zgBM/s1600-h/IMG_0623.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pug Central!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMm-TIuvqHeCN0KyM5XM7jnT8vCYXkuCzUPaY8QcBAjwo5Zph6l_qgja-p31MTXmI-oYkt7UjJA6nTELWPMFh2ttdsFsKmY7vO8hOqlzTHzXLWXUboWKoIOGa3IhpKut_cCvhTSygb0Q/s1600-h/IMG_0645.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEMm-TIuvqHeCN0KyM5XM7jnT8vCYXkuCzUPaY8QcBAjwo5Zph6l_qgja-p31MTXmI-oYkt7UjJA6nTELWPMFh2ttdsFsKmY7vO8hOqlzTHzXLWXUboWKoIOGa3IhpKut_cCvhTSygb0Q/s320/IMG_0645.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197821464891098498" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even Dizzee got to play! Her friend Leroy is on the left.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvWSNsSAp4Ob06cxW7uHduDkalfhAjLG0VoBRbxooZ8mD8hTWF0XKpZVB00PUTZGS6rI4U92YouTwvcOeAQOhoCeNhHcoIKc-9DkcmDMJbVXeWQzhpY-orBCrZd22FkzBw_t7mngiEOI/s1600-h/IMG_0625.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvWSNsSAp4Ob06cxW7uHduDkalfhAjLG0VoBRbxooZ8mD8hTWF0XKpZVB00PUTZGS6rI4U92YouTwvcOeAQOhoCeNhHcoIKc-9DkcmDMJbVXeWQzhpY-orBCrZd22FkzBw_t7mngiEOI/s320/IMG_0625.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197820910840317234" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvWSNsSAp4Ob06cxW7uHduDkalfhAjLG0VoBRbxooZ8mD8hTWF0XKpZVB00PUTZGS6rI4U92YouTwvcOeAQOhoCeNhHcoIKc-9DkcmDMJbVXeWQzhpY-orBCrZd22FkzBw_t7mngiEOI/s1600-h/IMG_0625.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVOCQCwFdcVk8qLsCgkHs29ff0J6xHIvvdor8J4lT-Uwm46hhUrolT3-b_o71RHhaBRfNWNNybUTV4vhBFzZKlLUam-IOgSnVQni9DUdnoqA8xKD5ZbUqw8z1aRe3MXXd2w2Xs2wCw4U/s1600-h/IMG_0638.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVOCQCwFdcVk8qLsCgkHs29ff0J6xHIvvdor8J4lT-Uwm46hhUrolT3-b_o71RHhaBRfNWNNybUTV4vhBFzZKlLUam-IOgSnVQni9DUdnoqA8xKD5ZbUqw8z1aRe3MXXd2w2Xs2wCw4U/s320/IMG_0638.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197820915135284546" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Melissa and China(left) with Me and Dizzee(right)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3762RpL4oWEfRZjljwZc_nWs_or-Vsg8p3UhhcAqr9Nljqs-mTe31ef2ul2X2gM8cOav6ULPkJj9OUlEanJAo0Or7CBUnqaf3d3RjhjsToqwku5LK3NgpF3DVgdC5EZO41NL7nk1d5I/s1600-h/IMG_0634.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3762RpL4oWEfRZjljwZc_nWs_or-Vsg8p3UhhcAqr9Nljqs-mTe31ef2ul2X2gM8cOav6ULPkJj9OUlEanJAo0Or7CBUnqaf3d3RjhjsToqwku5LK3NgpF3DVgdC5EZO41NL7nk1d5I/s1600-h/IMG_0634.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3762RpL4oWEfRZjljwZc_nWs_or-Vsg8p3UhhcAqr9Nljqs-mTe31ef2ul2X2gM8cOav6ULPkJj9OUlEanJAo0Or7CBUnqaf3d3RjhjsToqwku5LK3NgpF3DVgdC5EZO41NL7nk1d5I/s320/IMG_0634.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197820928020186466" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-40062242102292880162008-05-06T16:40:00.001-07:002008-05-07T18:54:44.526-07:00TWD: Peanut Butter Torte<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICwSHmlI3LM5epy3t4enpZs-N-P5yS5J0DCInRhPV6jCwpxlRkFh4hcmfvCPebJCd8sgykmulPWTAu_nkfCZumWKhX5uNuESREuGZZx2POekek58LFBqJPgRk0RT_IUZN1evbtatgUM0/s1600-h/IMG_0680.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICwSHmlI3LM5epy3t4enpZs-N-P5yS5J0DCInRhPV6jCwpxlRkFh4hcmfvCPebJCd8sgykmulPWTAu_nkfCZumWKhX5uNuESREuGZZx2POekek58LFBqJPgRk0RT_IUZN1evbtatgUM0/s400/IMG_0680.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197818939450328354" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh Dorie! You have out-done yourself AGAIN!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Peanut Butter Torte= AMAZING!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiboFhXRjJViZvsRw3gdiRugxYpQoEYUjxUFQ1dzRXOTxXav3fcn1z5XvuDjv28bN7nS2YkUvsuBpclOxtk-MSqe0oRTQlt9irGKXHBamCQRcLtTIXk0L0GK8tP4cTf2pK3QepwqaQpwvc/s400/IMG_0674.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197414214886553810" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiukaTKn81YWLL3s8CGC5n8QnxBM0GNbJWUWbewZCwe7TSLdwIkuSXwxVsR7ecktDvDp-KHQ3tlwDtXcuuJzUab3Smv25didFy0Zdz-VJUgLYcmVa7IpRA8Q3uQ_mT4DDSqnTe0LL8OUBI/s320/IMG_0647.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197414953620928818" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oreo crust.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfsapr-hzcwYIGKg91pN5h4AJ2dBHG1hCwy3t7j5xRBcx7ORdQdnwYZ8eO_uVMoQxyYTLaZP8gvHpQEr1XPqPa5FEq-BH_aGrS65x0jBI95J1R_7CIN8Y5Vtca75aMBkeVjN92zcwIi4/s320/IMG_0654.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197414803297073394" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gathering ingredients...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtX4gUkc-ZlG4K_seZEqBzJ0nKfIcwRNF06qzTCBrIEWUutrzwBaBf4WYXeTGRfQ0QepYEM3tg7Fza4aDeLnJ9D1rAf373oxukokLrE6Eyl0WkKQGRllPHV_YIPoQt8NAqIod4wntWyI/s320/IMG_0653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197414794707138786" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Crunchy peanut mixture</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9DF77RVp8ozi59EZWbZV-HYLhjKAaAsxrpHvhOYbGHtdLdo5vRmRydcZqlLT_54psR0xWk88vq_-3-WOyCHkckI8sNw3YVJEtziBptdeiorfoSUU24M1O_zRKx5bg2xH14ycgbVZNKk/s320/IMG_0655.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197414807592040706" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whipped cream</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY_ZWM7gf6Jonum51MVpJzprrdd0CKmGYx9tDTNHiGDZAl5OeJ8NnX7xaSNZYcYCZ9EXVYxNBGypOax4uQHFGsR3R8jbTvZ8apS1GY1bvkMhKT4Z5c0DbxrA0dQA1yg5QSVsuRZwvevDM/s320/IMG_0676.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197414816181975314" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mini PB Tortes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGa48UmqGgANQQWTS3JB6xN8kiugo0t_BViRxDXyLzCdWzKDxykO0roaGnrEA66briqKmEYFa8BAWfXpVWz6FAFV3N-zo9PwVyauiWu26BOYkmFoGqwCoTetB77OV3SdHGPIc0elja3E/s320/IMG_0666.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197414820476942626" /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-81898694191256936222008-04-30T11:33:00.000-07:002008-04-30T11:56:14.839-07:00Shower Flower Cakes<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAR_wqX2-OPayta0Q20A944tDsy3tTceHTN4loiwdmtpLDWTxFXWKs9PO6n0m02VJAXwliFbo-i4WX1Tr66r2pdU8OuwPrAn85lpEIhr7YjMINMQkpIG7CsWPIMgiXTFAl4bN6fTJaZ3I/s320/IMG_0568.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195109909097674930" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">One of my best friend's sister is getting married this June. She asked if I could create a couple cakes for the bridal shower she was throwing. Per request, one was chocolate and one vanilla. The cake design was inspired by the invitation. All decorations were created by me- flowers were hand-crafted out of fondant.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfeSyxrAAZ05g5XzEN8hJ2eiHXGanDeBdOUVroL0qbY-CfqesdZSor3IklKkaPjE5wXMJZyZezBUSNubW4kEuZswgZFuwXoWHW4ynFT2xxJLZE1ucd-_XwqBJeU09Xi2c8D8GtBpyGaXM/s320/IMG_0537.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195109346456959106" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Stacking the cake...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Vanilla cake with strawberry preserves and strawberry mousse.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLh2Rdy8tjc5a6W60sthh35evz3jxL1Di2OvQZpRTGCqqm92nPywPZ2zBLwMTGVnwvgSqOZQsM-v9KVNCUZ6gj2fo2hpf8qKySW-EZawa062O1VyLN9GyTO5WX5nA8HY4GDn3lOKDen8k/s320/IMG_0566.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195109917687609538" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9owliuIKPpHB9ilNie4evZC847bBzRMBQvFXiF3AudcyxnVv8z_qLOuuNRHDntMJVdrHHhIXKUTkUY8d8Xnd9YO5Tab1Lg_PA-0hyphenhyphenOpFSJHxpru-WqrMjp-1R1h85GQgA2GDsXawA9I/s320/IMG_0563.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195109900507740322" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Swirlies to compliment the invitation and shower decor.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Devil's Food cake with chocolate ganache and raspberry preserve filling</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDzH-84sRDYOzy3HhhqWvmi02KdjntY4D6zAfK6_Uhr55sGcb-TCN7Qax93AkrzFd1oPDw4K5cQZnJCOPYi7mMe9iB95HvTApTrUY-mdn0x2yHwZ_PdRiUomHjMaCNjRi6fA_-gIXhII/s1600-h/IMG_0538.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSDzH-84sRDYOzy3HhhqWvmi02KdjntY4D6zAfK6_Uhr55sGcb-TCN7Qax93AkrzFd1oPDw4K5cQZnJCOPYi7mMe9iB95HvTApTrUY-mdn0x2yHwZ_PdRiUomHjMaCNjRi6fA_-gIXhII/s320/IMG_0538.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195109337867024498" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Crumb coatin'</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Looks like Mint Chip! Idea for next cake? Maybe so...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">CHOCOLATE GANCHE</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">- 8 oz. semi-sweet or milk chocolate</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Over a double boiler, melt chopped chocolate. Heat cream in a saucepan and gradually whisk into melted chocolate. Refrigerate until slightly firm.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUEw9256NBu1LO5ZvF9EP55jlgXxwX_8WBY3OjBDdZh-0BSsStEpMUST8i1vhQJh84X8wYqCV00LsrLlwhdQlP_3PjGAydKqNMYCOF0_61tLjRqvPYZmi6d2oDpMpH-APJ3-PaXhCkG9Y/s320/IMG_0553.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195109307802253394" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzHfqei1Bc6gyrSioMbC17OVIzaqR78FIPQ-9A1rM4ZEszXFkFaq82fKxFE0GHv-nH4cNZig5PTM6MnjBwjt_9wUaTdlzmGJt3U_s_c_OllSXf4dGMcWY9otuXE45bwmZUN5qrH0y1q7g/s320/IMG_0545.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195109350751926418" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhL-HX0gYux1Nvw7_1qalk6E6D3IhnEdab4Qf35akMbBTLB1TqzYqXWmqhQ0V-nXcCO_0cNsV3K3yWS_8UXROMwgi20iI9mhCkL_NZ4EUeUbFlSjXd_6RJv8WnWNNke_H_j1mCov5SZ_A/s320/IMG_0547.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195109329277089890" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-52519380539226532302008-04-27T17:40:00.000-07:002008-04-29T00:21:21.782-07:00Cheesecake Pops!!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It's official, I am a Daring Baker. I just completed my first month's challenge: Cheesecake Pops. Although I had minor difficulties keeping the cheesecake balls on the sticks, they were still enjoyable, with limitless ideas for decorations. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpGLZRY8p4K-MnleSz3a9aOK4FCFIqdtdOlVMkEzn5kea7h5mJIxxYHEuQJ1BJ596IWb06X0GIq1yTkuXN0kGVXMtMMdxoqEWBb111EJUyJj63dNjcguX-hJzr-yrgORqqJvEXLG-DXI/s320/IMG_0602.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194563773941217346" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6jnaqUxpylayrKeGMl1sF7guvUQgKecqotYmONDq96o3ZlF3LL8yiD4dZBNJp1XoHFS9uU32O0-rcgGtyIcuW4JcWXEQ81Elmbxjgbbdx3d4AgNkjxiwR4e3tyD606WVpb-OFp7F-xI/s320/IMG_0601.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194563769646250034" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; font-size:13px;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Cheesecake Pops</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Makes 30 – 40 Pops</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">5 8-oz. packages cream cheese at room temperature</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 cups sugar</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">¼ cup all-purpose flour</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">¼ teaspoon salt</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">5 large eggs</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 egg yolks</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 teaspoons pure va</span></span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">nilla extract</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">¼ cup heavy cream</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Boiling water as needed</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thirty to forty 8-inch lollipop sticks</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 pound chocolate, finely chopped </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 tablespoons vegetable shortening</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">candies, sprinkles, crushed cookies, etc for decorations</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">Position oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.<span> </span>Set some water to boil.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, flour, and salt until smooth.<span> </span>If using a mixer, mix on low speed.<span> </span><span></span>Add the whole eggs and the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well (but still at low speed) after each addition. Beat in the vanilla and cream.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">Grease a 10-inch cake pan (not a springform pan), and pour the batter into the cake pan.<span> </span>Place the pan in a larger roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with the boiling water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cake pan. Bake until the cheesecake is firm and slightly golden on top, 35 to 45 minutes</span><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and cool to room temperature. Cover the cheesecake with pla</span><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">stic wrap and refrigerate until very cold, at least 3 hours or up to overnight.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">When the cheesecake is cold and very firm, scoop the cheesecake into 2-ounce balls and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Carefully insert a lollipop stick into each cheesecake ball. Freeze the cheesecake pops, uncovered, until very hard, at least 1 – 2 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">When the cheesecake pops are frozen and ready for dipping, prepare the chocolate. In the top of a double boiler, set over simmering water, or in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, heat half the chocolate and half the shortening, stirring often, until chocolate is melted and chocolate and shortening are combined. Stir until completely smooth. Do not heat the chocolate too much or your chocolate will lose it’s shine after it has dried.<span> </span>Save the rest of the chocolate and shortening for later dipping, </span><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">or use another type of chocolate for variety.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">Alternately, you can microwave the same amount of chocolate coating pieces on high at 30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">Quickly dip a fr</span><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">oz</span><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">en cheesecake pop in the melted chocolate, swirling quickly to coat it completely. Shake off any excess into the melted chocolate. If you like, you can now roll the pops quickly in optional decora</span><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">tions. You can also drizzle them with a contrasting color of melted chocolate (dark chocolate drizzled over milk chocolate or white chocolate over dark chocolate, etc.) Place the pop on a clean parchment paper-lined baking sheet to set. Repeat with remaining pops, melting more chocolate and shortening (or confectionary chocolate pieces) as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style=" ;font-size:100%;">Refrigerate the pops for up to 24 hours, until ready to serve.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></span></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-88865934031718147662008-04-25T23:45:00.001-07:002008-04-25T23:56:04.139-07:00Engagement Extravaganza!!<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Nf99cyF3vc3wFMB9_5-3VEalwJc1PWfvIU_KmoOO2rL-I7RJhh5TqMsUeUGXqMBf5oKEyeAjxShriRGz_KwhE2AgCM_bcUmSmL3AchompXnVsBuQ62_V3OehhG-AeMQXoxZSAubn3GE/s320/IMG_0528.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193442697282648066" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Naomi and Shawn! </div><div style="text-align: center;">This week's cake, engagement cake! My good friend asked me to create a cake for her sister's engagement dinner. Vanilla cake, raspberry buttercream filling, with vanilla buttercream icing. All of the decorations are made of fondant and were hand-crafted by me =) Hope they enjoyed it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmRWzbrZMz3tYc4rGtIvov-QuehjJk6yk-_ktxToGzvcdOfdQ2i9LQ1XaTep-PUHZEGonQjLch1osYzfrn-Z4bKJ1PBLim-8775dQI0UmQVgi0fNtT2pC2iqvNymzKX81N_yAJMEQ9Ijs/s320/IMG_0517.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193442710167549970" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyT7JQIyMsAwHoDtd22iwCQOHQspy0_92ZTsVJRHbN8r6ADiH0M6vW058vEDKhb1-iD5-ZjgsTq3DSueGjNWuVP-B4GgbKg2E54x28hF_6gCUO0kfL30-7zmjb8_DZsfSX_k0_HetnWg/s1600-h/IMG_0520.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyT7JQIyMsAwHoDtd22iwCQOHQspy0_92ZTsVJRHbN8r6ADiH0M6vW058vEDKhb1-iD5-ZjgsTq3DSueGjNWuVP-B4GgbKg2E54x28hF_6gCUO0kfL30-7zmjb8_DZsfSX_k0_HetnWg/s320/IMG_0520.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193442714462517282" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2NsARoiZkWs7R10xA2N5d1e6-IAwc1DHXApnw_DClr3N_jPsM0HEzTUf3wAKXXIPHBCAdvejiEg17GzWlX3J0kjmQsVY7V8lPSmHO23IufLFHXhYDHUwRx2gnujvST8jP4EJlLXghVXw/s1600-h/IMG_0533.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2NsARoiZkWs7R10xA2N5d1e6-IAwc1DHXApnw_DClr3N_jPsM0HEzTUf3wAKXXIPHBCAdvejiEg17GzWlX3J0kjmQsVY7V8lPSmHO23IufLFHXhYDHUwRx2gnujvST8jP4EJlLXghVXw/s320/IMG_0533.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193442289260754930" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2NsARoiZkWs7R10xA2N5d1e6-IAwc1DHXApnw_DClr3N_jPsM0HEzTUf3wAKXXIPHBCAdvejiEg17GzWlX3J0kjmQsVY7V8lPSmHO23IufLFHXhYDHUwRx2gnujvST8jP4EJlLXghVXw/s1600-h/IMG_0533.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-80774314157182356452008-04-22T00:12:00.001-07:002008-04-22T00:34:22.952-07:00TWD: Carrot Cake<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt4_iKwz6Qqev8340GIQhdtnEh0Ik3DJh5RIx6BS6EOxvlG8DkVmqjLkinwUFK24ovdpUT-jXJH9yKbjFbzO855bl5v0nU7PwjbkbHIWJQRGYsAUxsfyEym8o7MAavPMcgDDp7DnLXJCU/s1600-h/IMG_0479.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt4_iKwz6Qqev8340GIQhdtnEh0Ik3DJh5RIx6BS6EOxvlG8DkVmqjLkinwUFK24ovdpUT-jXJH9yKbjFbzO855bl5v0nU7PwjbkbHIWJQRGYsAUxsfyEym8o7MAavPMcgDDp7DnLXJCU/s320/IMG_0479.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191964996604590018" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tuesdays with Dorie: Bill's Big Carrot Cake</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This week, I killed 2 birds with one stone- blog group (check!), birthday order (check!). Although I made a few alterations to Dorie's recipe, this cake is amazing. Now, I missed the taste test, the best part- boo, but the smell and moistness was incredible! In my version, I ditched the nuts, raisins, and coconut. However, I added an 8 oz. can of crushed pineapple, mmm delicious. This cake was incredibly easy to set up and the cream cheese icing adds the perfect touch.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-6FKoqF4gRTH8CLbGBje_nf-Hu5LCKZgB83IXMRWRd4sK-BrwWENIScjXfbvTiVPx_Xs1w6HQ8mVgKcdFDjJUYiT73Mi1ju7l-twanRPn46NXR5Y7Ay3v8OzB3tDUcXUVMhkoxD0MYE/s1600-h/IMG_0468.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-6FKoqF4gRTH8CLbGBje_nf-Hu5LCKZgB83IXMRWRd4sK-BrwWENIScjXfbvTiVPx_Xs1w6HQ8mVgKcdFDjJUYiT73Mi1ju7l-twanRPn46NXR5Y7Ay3v8OzB3tDUcXUVMhkoxD0MYE/s320/IMG_0468.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191964691661911922" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-6FKoqF4gRTH8CLbGBje_nf-Hu5LCKZgB83IXMRWRd4sK-BrwWENIScjXfbvTiVPx_Xs1w6HQ8mVgKcdFDjJUYiT73Mi1ju7l-twanRPn46NXR5Y7Ay3v8OzB3tDUcXUVMhkoxD0MYE/s1600-h/IMG_0468.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cinnamon, pineapple, carrot???</div><div style="text-align: center;">yea that's right- delicious! Well, in the cake at least =)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_gbrvX7_x6I6fpLrRBlu7omLhFHieN8ui76hMR2wAPoY2PN6pJWZcLbcZ4xi44_zw6G1D1VQgUfEEHVIbIwyL-K79bNAH4jFpadK3ijvUxJexv1NCGU5zPzLKYiX3u4EIXmuaRJfqdX8/s1600-h/IMG_0474.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_gbrvX7_x6I6fpLrRBlu7omLhFHieN8ui76hMR2wAPoY2PN6pJWZcLbcZ4xi44_zw6G1D1VQgUfEEHVIbIwyL-K79bNAH4jFpadK3ijvUxJexv1NCGU5zPzLKYiX3u4EIXmuaRJfqdX8/s320/IMG_0474.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191964700251846530" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_gbrvX7_x6I6fpLrRBlu7omLhFHieN8ui76hMR2wAPoY2PN6pJWZcLbcZ4xi44_zw6G1D1VQgUfEEHVIbIwyL-K79bNAH4jFpadK3ijvUxJexv1NCGU5zPzLKYiX3u4EIXmuaRJfqdX8/s1600-h/IMG_0474.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Crumb-coatin'</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgje-4quddYOEGyBLF2ZycmWrYCsoyTIZj1PdBsu5xkW3my3VqKV2wlI8A3N6QevkdA6isjWVrS6SIgmuMK9h7IYjbV9naOhQDqNYtswteBOxbUsvZsetKEdqXj2_CMipjfu98JLPX_s70/s1600-h/IMG_0475.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgje-4quddYOEGyBLF2ZycmWrYCsoyTIZj1PdBsu5xkW3my3VqKV2wlI8A3N6QevkdA6isjWVrS6SIgmuMK9h7IYjbV9naOhQDqNYtswteBOxbUsvZsetKEdqXj2_CMipjfu98JLPX_s70/s320/IMG_0475.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191964704546813842" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgje-4quddYOEGyBLF2ZycmWrYCsoyTIZj1PdBsu5xkW3my3VqKV2wlI8A3N6QevkdA6isjWVrS6SIgmuMK9h7IYjbV9naOhQDqNYtswteBOxbUsvZsetKEdqXj2_CMipjfu98JLPX_s70/s1600-h/IMG_0475.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">On its way to gorgeous =)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4UVC9ylZ3HGJuWhcank-p7UnIhYdhJWjsQbIp7wLyvmrkaor9wL0F999r6lhyphenhyphenDu1hpydojGoo8n8SuOQmddGDff7VKVKpb-7Xf_bs6lBJX41KPJKdUGx2SVl44_GTJIGYOsvd3ZbJ2E/s1600-h/IMG_0477.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4UVC9ylZ3HGJuWhcank-p7UnIhYdhJWjsQbIp7wLyvmrkaor9wL0F999r6lhyphenhyphenDu1hpydojGoo8n8SuOQmddGDff7VKVKpb-7Xf_bs6lBJX41KPJKdUGx2SVl44_GTJIGYOsvd3ZbJ2E/s320/IMG_0477.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191964708841781154" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4UVC9ylZ3HGJuWhcank-p7UnIhYdhJWjsQbIp7wLyvmrkaor9wL0F999r6lhyphenhyphenDu1hpydojGoo8n8SuOQmddGDff7VKVKpb-7Xf_bs6lBJX41KPJKdUGx2SVl44_GTJIGYOsvd3ZbJ2E/s1600-h/IMG_0477.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perfection!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Time to decorate... my favorite part.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx80F8MC2cDLkHRyuRpiVosOGvzsXfkCv0u56lXAMoIeWWELaqJqFJZkTldtbkE9br9omjJ9FaVGqdJLBHz17vAB8XXp2hyphenhyphen1tXQZJuhIo6sAnUHJLduHlooXvF8P-m6UK0lpKBA1AA_p0/s320/IMG_0478.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191964717431715762" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ4-edIkiCJEVv8MAFbcqrBlw7MNvTvCwnmAC-ru2UbGCMELrmS2x7dWa9uOyd1qqitZEW3_pFhn7UGA812QaB5hfrGOkEQnWUF9q5zr1PkhgwHoSuy_zXH6jRG8bW_mme1fIsChiZn5k/s320/IMG_0481.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191969403241035730" /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-10023162643295682462008-04-20T18:21:00.001-07:002008-04-20T19:05:12.427-07:00Chocolate Cuppies.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYDETs6cxdU5GgmbWh2J_oyC9mMrOJan92ytwkTsbMBJ7o38H3WvpmjZbJjIL_9p99Qxbtyf77L01U47zhccODVluBlotPuppl5-VeTgngNI6KgnFCG95KwwxySC4dl_Y9YbGgB4SsRc/s1600-h/IMG_0512_2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYDETs6cxdU5GgmbWh2J_oyC9mMrOJan92ytwkTsbMBJ7o38H3WvpmjZbJjIL_9p99Qxbtyf77L01U47zhccODVluBlotPuppl5-VeTgngNI6KgnFCG95KwwxySC4dl_Y9YbGgB4SsRc/s400/IMG_0512_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191502860318286546" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chocolate Cuppies- 3 ways: Fudge, Cherry, and Peanut Butter</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">For an order this past Thursday, I created a couple dozen chocolate cupcakes. I wanted to make different varieties and decided on the trio of chocolate fudge, chocolate peanut butter, and chocolate cherry. The simplicity of their decorations and flavors was a great success! Even the guests thought they were fake cupcakes on display! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I baked off one dozen of chocolate cupcakes and one dozen of chocolate-cherry cupcakes, both with mini chocolate chips inside. The chocolate-cherry cakes contained about 1/4 cup diced Maraschino cherries per half-batch cake mix. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj13uVCZgv3OuKEYQcoC-3Xbm8i39v1jBE16LqP2Vus-e2IVRYrapoHurevgtAOS-ytfEjjgMg0R3fI8RJwrEorh8tJ2_DYRlrDeRT70yMzS3f72C41J18Dcx197CLVdSiBFKcN5_jsZw8/s320/IMG_0485.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191505974169576162" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chocolate Cherry with Vanilla Bean Buttercream</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiulLNUwFRuZd5U6-pjDvMTlduLQNIz98rFfH3R5SA9wPOe-YF7aSzvgabZpyH0v6TXNbnMQZqRunfyHOK-VMMcuKTUjNzXNDUQs8k7gqfnAPTFWGzJxLIfXkK3wP52tfUAp-TqLqlS5mg/s320/IMG_0493.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191507571897410290" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Buttercream</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXfuyR2St6RX6OkOGExPSXGGrXCEKOUcn_LxvpAuCEMRLUw6mpo-9ufMBFoB_ez2Vr3vhQz9Yma1WPXaB9x-UUC1kMSHmMvL8H3njKXlDGrmhL0ltT9_DaGx06Epqhv5QIJtxNTw4EUE/s320/IMG_0500.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191508980646683410" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Peanut Butter Buttercream:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">2 cups confectioners sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 tablespoon milk</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-mSgtFz8AKQK0r4jm6EVucvr6VvOz81XPlC9GhNpleLpPK9ng4Peeb8ffLVVbmVntrFe8jyHn1HWWVhWtgep4juazHj6RgeLKoUbhndf0PQ74szQ1xViASCYL7RCrPlEFcDZpHUwTsjs/s320/IMG_0509.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191510672863798050" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The flowers were hand-made out of vanilla fondant.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The results:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I am still excited about peanut butter buttercream. It was the creamiest and most delicious treat I have created in awhile. I also loved the sparkle of the sanding sugar on my cherry cuppies. Who knew such simplicity was so cute?! I still can't believe the guests thought they were fake!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzCJlgtPs2zdy1_mg3gEBNgYUbow7omdDSa7GUGakdZ2Yi7hSLFf2YoAUI1B0j4jGrA7Rqp4IN0WitDxjKUGZ2EoC87llJQAswi7H3xQmMHB1X0qx5oJ2B-kiMKHw8fkECcksd_e4CAqY/s320/IMG_0513.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191511381533401938" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs6kcAtfG0ysUgsvqdOX1tZstUvE8iyotfm_CjgfaMNWBxfXn80GGX52r6BpS7Qqxo469h3FOkvpL0IF-lSh6oWYdhZmv6LC7xvJ8l59e9k7leeWjzaDyTui7TWTy4d-qO1gELXtFbxic/s320/IMG_0502.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191511377238434626" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkLku0iUYmfhlKQwOJ9vJzmorVBhAx-Sve7CtBpFZaGyYQr0nT-ysDja3DFhvYsQm604vtQnBwaRNXy-ZcISUwy9_DWSMZcqfhybt7DrjDONRgscMuuTm-wvS2vNfaHKOmjgxUJAeBLE/s320/IMG_0496.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191511368648500018" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-49399554864278095062008-04-15T10:24:00.000-07:002008-04-16T11:56:48.352-07:00TWD: Marshmallows!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">MARSHMALLOWS!!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Vanilla & Cinnamon Sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDVSaG1GJMq_bTpxCWtalZUyMWQWoanfYceC73crlVv8HttmtsyDwiVgkHQPeezw_7zAoRAlp1cqEy07dAb5oxpDJ6Irbyba5Sxx0UZoyd94PkVjUJNZOQpemNZdjzuxF4iSfy1FA6b8/s400/IMG_0463.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189525120974665394" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a fun, and surprisingly easy, experiment!! So delicious. I am thrilled at the results. I will definitely create these again and hope to experiment with even more flavors.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup cornstarch</div><div style="text-align: left;">3/4 cup water</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/4 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 tablespoons light corn syrup</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 1/4 oz. packets unflavored gelatin</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon vanilla extract </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3OvDW7-sQWdJW-Yv85v3w132PrBHPIFSulcEDBz67ZFLMmDiPZdDlvJWJ5vxjJTQ49i_Lwzsiz0cu8CBto3Revy1glC8g5eqDV1OehcOsWbIibTRGD7KYYtkLPeaOFcDK-yUJjVokIo/s400/IMG_0447.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189525103794796162" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVmFEuOGloExFWLvJkfb7wne96-Qp7bngjKDhGDCHmlutBV7V-4pZj-nvA7Eau8IxE8YPNg1qwvvnfvD15Zmk-tLrRTnmVSJ5D5Wi36r_DYKpa7N60dRxxC37NYhT-IVuGsGD1_K6QUU/s400/IMG_0450.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189525112384730770" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhijlqAJRhgF1tbHaISIx1PvCQm8Ei1LhcqIv3OUn7qHPXouHwSTBPbD0zZmi0RObMOVKNmfvK3Ibh1TJKS1XSktJ68VMCiQWvmo9o3tkwTmnMqxt72zd9ROc4AiCrusTy6xv5k_Q3ATY/s400/IMG_0461.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189525116679698082" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Melt-in-your-mouth Cinnamon Sugar and Fresh 'n Fluffy Vanilla.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwuZGSFL2Sw76N-BPw_LtzvZ77GYLGFKrrwlXggbuE1jx9ioiccNdgsrKFcsJoV_BpBiw3UPi_UNcFObrKuqE4rY-3O24tcxh0kIKokeu-FNbtbXi-bho0cG3eNyu5BTqUkCGS2-sJ8vc/s1600-h/IMG_0451.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwuZGSFL2Sw76N-BPw_LtzvZ77GYLGFKrrwlXggbuE1jx9ioiccNdgsrKFcsJoV_BpBiw3UPi_UNcFObrKuqE4rY-3O24tcxh0kIKokeu-FNbtbXi-bho0cG3eNyu5BTqUkCGS2-sJ8vc/s1600-h/IMG_0451.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwuZGSFL2Sw76N-BPw_LtzvZ77GYLGFKrrwlXggbuE1jx9ioiccNdgsrKFcsJoV_BpBiw3UPi_UNcFObrKuqE4rY-3O24tcxh0kIKokeu-FNbtbXi-bho0cG3eNyu5BTqUkCGS2-sJ8vc/s400/IMG_0451.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189525133859567298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-12463851612503868752008-04-11T12:47:00.001-07:002008-04-11T12:51:51.066-07:00Birthday Cake Pics!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Some pics from this morning's creation- more info to come!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-EsRrGEmpxoIYkHyyliVbD00CGROKzrBk3Tz4qwEnHA9Feushh_C-k1Cu9rNly-GZL0hIWLSYSjAD2v2BxDyiBEGI5KBp9rDNodpY2b_oRLqvT90FZtIVdGdLYn2BpqdgzEKXIyEvU4/s1600-h/IMG_0436.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCR2qC0viTxbNyCGWLd16z9kI0QUNhkMIfTAFYbA19-1YVtEOyx_bitVQBHbPONw9e7iVnuhkS_3c_6bSsGdf8GeCwRb8u_fDTAP-7rbkaonGnB-KaHsf891O3fSb41DxaSoDGyhFutfw/s400/IMG_0419.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186921329139566658" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Possibly the most delicious lemony dessert I have ever made!! The combination of the buttery crust, creamy filling, and tartness of the fresh lemons is pure excellence. The pictures do not give it justice in the slightest (excuse the poor photos- bad lighting). Looks like it's time to invest in a fluted tart pan, but my spring-form pan worked out just as well. I also sugared some lemon slices for an extra sparkle! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxbOAybRxyXBJ0Ubvhi9kq53OBCvE3ODC0ZeOBZDdKBZ5b26lJ3Sp2elV6Wo8Lq9ZD2uZwaUbZDKW6iyTmmd4YPtIeSIZPIngLlP5GI6bZ8A58g3t6bAo_qt3BSUz-Ay6ndwVHpO-lXV8/s200/IMG_0394.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186921986269562962" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from my mom's tree</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmYVXKh4fPCjbLEJiNayRCaeRMd495JRO1v5mcopB3ScKHtWXwJE0Nx-sGlffxXVDwxwGmrnN5oRY3z8XUc2I2Ly6qVbsP8Pglj0LKlU3cjAXzWDOht6MhJiu39Y-ioQ4zE4aeLxBD0U/s200/IMG_0396.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186921990564530274" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whisking Away! </div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 cup lemon juice</div><div style="text-align: center;">lemon zest</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 large eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoTI3FS3W4lGOx0oywiZ5BQ_6swkaebWDyWCfuAAX05c28064rlCq5P21xia2QGyOT4eA0Bmquo72hO43-BiUvBdPNmYvTAuXZayjknEj3emKremFo7HlpR06shyftp0merMn1SdwvgxY/s200/IMG_0400.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186921994859497586" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is it done yet? </div><div style="text-align: center;">only 4 more hours to refrigerate...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV_uvp7xiBWFvkjnAvl11-uDQ1vxta72gmCn57xsLxqYvgvf2MYrJFLEVqZcNGmEzfGtnN-eckthqjq6Q4LW1ua5ynLj3nb1YQlCtOw3eowGaW0i8LhAZvSaaRXXt5zDl_QETeQ_G6lWo/s200/IMG_0415.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186922003449432194" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV5gKF-DltULb6roKBM1klElM4vjUeIxSMLiolOpGQtGE-dLsxwaRwVMmflVOQ4d7CQ5juEW9njUtJAT5T_U3WcNVKCtm43DarnviJvrnaz29eZY8w9BGk0UHTvr3Y_o_-H4uLmV7OD6Q/s200/IMG_0431.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186922007744399506" /><br /></div><div><br /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-41234215023725839432008-04-07T00:04:00.000-07:002008-04-07T00:40:34.654-07:00Celebration Carrot Cake<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb86BwbP1r1GlrfD1te0XsTUMEoaRL6P8S43c7XyF3e3SsPpYNEIkfr9Sphc976GCo0FdAZ86jcoWr_EJzD740i-pwQ1rqJQqzf7egM8yWswMC4l20wZL4Sqah4lezDHH1OoLGB__1-9o/s1600-h/IMG_0345.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb86BwbP1r1GlrfD1te0XsTUMEoaRL6P8S43c7XyF3e3SsPpYNEIkfr9Sphc976GCo0FdAZ86jcoWr_EJzD740i-pwQ1rqJQqzf7egM8yWswMC4l20wZL4Sqah4lezDHH1OoLGB__1-9o/s400/IMG_0345.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186397403258996754" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb86BwbP1r1GlrfD1te0XsTUMEoaRL6P8S43c7XyF3e3SsPpYNEIkfr9Sphc976GCo0FdAZ86jcoWr_EJzD740i-pwQ1rqJQqzf7egM8yWswMC4l20wZL4Sqah4lezDHH1OoLGB__1-9o/s1600-h/IMG_0345.JPG"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sunday was my good friend Jesse's birthday. At her request, I baked her a delicious carrot cake. To be honest, this was my first carrot cake from scratch. I was a little nervous, but the mini cake I baked off with the extra batter tasted fabulous. I decided to leave out the nuts but throw in a can of crushed pineapple to keep it fresh and moist. The cake is iced in vanilla bean cream cheese frosting and decorated with hand-made flowers and leaves of fondant.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fe_BObI0UTmY0a5oyjJvz7iPPwKkUEGyFli96qJlPNayHYh9YL0juJ8veZ8x70wwY-YlBZhlr629KBO6pPWKxiW8rTZ55dyHzx9LGBIy4tFgi_L0Cl2UYuhkmzE9yeqkrH3Q_o5yZVQ/s320/IMG_0346.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186397673841936418" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx5OPGO1xMnG9YcSK8_SpP5rdPJJ0PrbGGY8RZE1xT1v3-yE8bOdrge3cwF9AcDUcNKbRUgAIJRMRFuqITEa55pqMHmNYkq5Fr9sQx57tLBIjcpfmlCFJ0rjuGkrqpnwccEyU71PGWvMg/s320/IMG_0349.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186397678136903730" />`</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147201095574973562.post-85447105187864746422008-04-02T11:11:00.001-07:002008-04-02T11:26:39.519-07:00Spring Fondant Flowers<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVjxjdRoE_jrgcgd1qAyDco2MD10IWrcaBKuMOg52Ec3DUcwTaYZYEbMjOlp_eb0VKiQk2ZdInNsm3csJowMV8fevO22jhq8nH70QlrVAAYAB4dwIxRdg2usoKzz3B14OLN3_hciGGOJ4/s1600-h/IMG_0198.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVjxjdRoE_jrgcgd1qAyDco2MD10IWrcaBKuMOg52Ec3DUcwTaYZYEbMjOlp_eb0VKiQk2ZdInNsm3csJowMV8fevO22jhq8nH70QlrVAAYAB4dwIxRdg2usoKzz3B14OLN3_hciGGOJ4/s400/IMG_0198.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184713204848314338" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What's a girl to do at 11pm after a full shift at the bakery? Well, decorate more cake of course!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Posted are some vibrant photos of a fondant covered cake I decorated a couple weeks ago. There are a few cracks where the fondant dried out and a couple ripples where the buttercream layers softened (should have popped it in the freezer for a bit,) but I am still extremely satisfied with the results. I do not cover cakes with fondant often, but I definitely had fun with this experiment. Practice makes perfect, right? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLThAVojnAnRu2XyThvrDG0r4v4-CiJtHfi5hW7DTR2FnWf70nRVC5eBKRJuInooAAHBVGzjmVMGHW4884gCKviUOF8Fa_obhvfRtOErLerHBINTajqoKnBRzogbtjhqVqo-wQ1Z70hUI/s200/IMG_0208.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184713922107852802" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIpZ1xU_D1J9GaPnvKh5z4RK5aw-WKaLUk63CHwjQay-nT3ch83BgQSDT89s7AdmURYj-oCA4gqMpLGdrzpfHwtHiFAmLVLZN90h7L8C9qlBkZvoqhtFQPJhBLrm87UnH2PwA2OzM9aw/s200/IMG_0214.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184713917812885490" /><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPeqa5MVlbo_C5-9XTMvoWh4Go8Q4O7UBmNVEbHAqx86JttQDFEU99H405wwqF7RByeV4mH3BBIivI0kLtchz0n5Yo3KzvPsjv1xeQz6E4Mk3iwgVwhsjIqtqT1ekZ3XjVADQ13b6GdvA/s400/IMG_0213.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184712771056617426" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dizzee Cake.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14704608089602003411noreply@blogger.com1