Monday, October 4, 2010

Cakes....of all shapes & sizes

Here are just a few of the cakes that I've created.....


Beth & Dario's Luau Wedding Shower Cake




Dang's 30th Birthday Cake




My brother Dave's 30th Birthday Cake




Dylan's 5th Birthday Cake




My Niece Kassidy's 8th Birthday Cake





Colby's 8th Birthday Cake




Tommy's 25th Birthday Cake & Memorial Day Cake....that later collapsed and never made it to Vermont

Lola turns ONE....and I survive my first blunder!!

My boyfriend Jimmy, his niece Lola turned the big 1 this September and I was asked by Heidi & Josh (the 'rents) to create her 1st birthday cake. It was my first, 1st Birthday cake and I was a little excited. They wanted a vanilla pound cake with strawberry buttercream frosting and a 2D picture of her from the back, dancing. So I go about making the cake ahead of time and don't ya know, me in all my infinite wisdom ended up making a chocolate cake instead of the vanilla one they ordered. I know, I know, why didn't I look at my notes before hand, why didn't I double check?? Who knows, why I didn't check! So here it is 2 days before it's due and I have baked the wrong flavor cake. I was pretty much up a particular creek with about a paddle, if you will...Oh now if you know me, this is a typical situation that I tend to get myself into quite often. Now I have to bake the cake, decorate it and prepare it for transport all the day before it's due, so that leaves me with 1 day to do all of this. Now did I mention that I have to work that day too? I started a new job and I'm still in training, and had already switched my schedule around to have the day of the party off, so I was unable to get out of work. Looking back on it all, it was pretty much a caffeine induced blur. I remember getting pink frosting everywhere and having my hands stained HOT PINK for several days, but I don't remember how long it took me or why I forgot to take pictures of it. I do remember getting a message that everyone loved the cake and I was sadly missed because of a previous commitment. I did manage to get a picture of the cake after Lola got her piece. Which I know she enjoyed, after seeing pictures from the party!!



Oh and Josh, Heidi, I truly am sorry for her HOT PINK hands too!

Fall is upon us....

So in the next few weeks I plan on having some super yummy treats available. Keep and eye out.....



and if there is something YOU'D like me to make, let me know...I can do all sorts of customized treats for you!

"Go Big or Go Home"

My friends and I are kind of into theme parties, so when it came for my good friend Haidee to turn 30, we knew what had to be done.... A Sex in the City Birthday Bash!!! Beth, Ruth, Karen, Beth's Mom & Haidee's Mom turned the Legion into a Hot Pink & Zebra striped oasis!! We munched on yummy food, downed a TON of drinks, and boy did we SHAKE it that night! I was honored with making the birthday girl's cake and I, of course had to stay on theme and went with a hot pink & zebra striped cake!



Oh and for all of you wondering...no actual Zebras were harmed in the making of this theme party!!

It's been a while.....

Well what can I say...It's been a while!!
I have completed my first wedding cake, it went off without a hitch.
The bride & groom were thrilled with their special treats on their big day. I only wish I had gotten my business cards printed before then, it would have been nice to have on hand for anyone that is looking for a cake or sweet treat!!





Oh and a very special thanks to my assistant for the day Jimmy, who helped deliver and set up the cake & cupcakes, I couldn't have done it without you!!