I came upon a blog called The Cupcake Cuppy
http://cupcakecuppy.blogspot.com/2009/03/march-giveaway.html
and I entered their March contest and WON!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Fine Cooking presents baking video clips...
FINE COOKING...check out the baking video clips online.
HOW TO BUTTER & FLOUR BAKING PANS: click on link
http://www.finecooking.com/videos/index.aspx?id=101274&c=3
MAKING BUTTERCREAM FROSTING: click on link
http://www.finecooking.com/videos/index.aspx?id=56184&c=3
FROSTING A LAYER CAKE: click on link
http://www.finecooking.com/videos/index.aspx?id=56182&c=3
The Fine COOKING magazine is worth a look.
Enjoy!
Carmen
Monday, March 2, 2009
A birthday cake for Claudia ~ a special friend
Happy Birthday
Claudia!
It was my dear friend Claudia's birthday, which was celebrated on February 28, 2009.
It was my dear friend Claudia's birthday, which was celebrated on February 28, 2009.
I baked two birthday cakes for her. I steered away from the obvious typical sheet cakes. Instead, I baked a
German Chocolate Cake and a Pound Cake.
Everyone at the party had so many good things to say about the cakes.
The party was so much fun!
Claudia & Bob (hubby) have purchased a new home and it is so beautiful. There are so many large windows. There is an expansive, open feel to the home. It feels like nature is joining us inside the home. Their pooch Bodhi is so cute and adorable!
It was great seeing Wayne again. We always have great, fun and intellectual conversations. He's smart...and fun too.
It was great to see Joe and Terri at the party. I hadn't seen them for some time. I was so happy to see them again! I can't wait for their summer parties at their home. Like old times, sipping wine in the indoor infinity pool. WOW, love that! I look forward to meeting their new little pooch, Yogi!
Shout out to:
Doug & Margaret and baby Quincy
Andy & Cheryl and new bundles of joy...twin boys
Mark & Alejandra
Pat who works for WSJ loves baking
Everyone at the party had so many good things to say about the cakes.
The party was so much fun!
Claudia & Bob (hubby) have purchased a new home and it is so beautiful. There are so many large windows. There is an expansive, open feel to the home. It feels like nature is joining us inside the home. Their pooch Bodhi is so cute and adorable!
It was great seeing Wayne again. We always have great, fun and intellectual conversations. He's smart...and fun too.
It was great to see Joe and Terri at the party. I hadn't seen them for some time. I was so happy to see them again! I can't wait for their summer parties at their home. Like old times, sipping wine in the indoor infinity pool. WOW, love that! I look forward to meeting their new little pooch, Yogi!
Shout out to:
Doug & Margaret and baby Quincy
Andy & Cheryl and new bundles of joy...twin boys
Mark & Alejandra
Pat who works for WSJ loves baking
It was great meeting you all. Thank you for your great comments about the cakes. Maybe I can bake for you too?!
Hubby Bob and Claudia (the birthday girl)
Carmen, Wayne & Claudia (with cooking mitt in hand)
Terri, Joe & Carmen
~ ~ RECIPES AND PICTURES ~ ~
Only crumbs left...good sign that the cake was good!
This is one of my favorite cakes.
Elvis Presley's Favorite Poundcake
This pound cake is so delicious. It is a keeper.
Try it!
Love you all,
This pound cake is so delicious. It is a keeper.
Try it!
Love you all,
peace in baking,
Carmen