Sunday, July 19, 2009

EDIBLE PARTY FAVORS



The cornerstone of my business
BAKING is my ZeN…sweet nibbles for the soul
is to offer EDIBLE PARTY FAVORS to customers.

The gem inside the box is none other than a delicous CUPCAKE.
In addition, there will be other selections such as muffins, coffecake, and cookies. This business will launch later this year, 2009.

The mission of BAKING is my ZeN is:
to provide fabulous tasting edible favors for any party event.




Types of events EDIBLE PARTY FAVORS are used for:
Engagement Party
Bridal showers
Wedding Day
Baby shower
Anniversary Party
Birthday Party
Promotional – used by businesses
Other celebrations

Here is an example of an Engagment Party Favor which I designed.


I baked four different flavored cupcakes & labeled each box.


Bride’s Dream
Pearls & Sanding Sugar - topping
Classic Vanilla Bean Buttercream
Classic White Cake

Coconut Delight
Coconut - topping
Cream Cheese Frosting
White Cake

Peanut Butter Memories
Peanuts - topping
Peanut Butter Frosting
Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Heaven
Red Heart Confetti - topping
Chocolate Frosting
Chocolate Cake










Want to give party favors to your guests?
Give an EDIBLE PARTY FAVOR.
I guarantee that your guests will
love and appreciate it!
Peace in baking,
Carmen

Monday, June 29, 2009

Watermelon Cooler...Summertime Drink

It's summertime...watermelon season abounds... At Cocktail Hour...

What to make? How about a...

WATERMELON COOLER

My friend and I were walking around the Princeton area. I love anything related to water...waterfalls, water fountains, sailing, marinas etc. Watermelon is my favorite fruit. Wondering what I could create using watermelon, a Watermelon Cooler came to mind.


So, I found a recipe where Matt, bartender of

People's Lounge in New York City

demonstrates in a video how to make a Watermelon Cooler.


WATERMELON COOLER
2-3 pieces fresh watermelon (I add about 4 pieces)
2-3 wedges of lime (not too much- I suggest only 1 small wedge)
1-2 Tablespoons raw brown sugar
1.5 oz Sobieski Vodka (I’ll use whatever brand I have on hand)
Crushed ice

Add watermelon and lime in tall glass.
Add raw brown sugar.
Muddle ingredients.
Pour vodka into glass.
Add crushed ice.
Shake vigorously.
Strain into drinking glass.
Add watermelon wedge for garnish.


Here are other variations of WATERMELON COOLER recipes to try:

EPICURIOUS.COM

FOODNETWORK.COM

FOODANDWINE.COM

NYMAG.COM

YUMSUGAR.COM

BARGEEK.COM


A refreshing drink for a hot summer day...WATERMELON COOLER.

Try one of the recipes...Let me know which one you liked best!

Enjoy,

Carmen

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~ Carmen Ortiz - blogger (Baking is my Zen)