Cakery

I have a love/hate relationship with cakes. I love it when they're done.  I hate it when they're not.  I love that I make my own fondant.  I hate that I don't have enough time to enjoy all the busy work.  Back in the old days, pre-kids, I loved to (in the words of one Mister Fred Rodgers) "take my time to do it right" and dote and fawn over the tiniest details. 

Nowadays, I get so hung up on getting everything done and ready to go on time, especially when set-up is required, I forget to take pictures or grab my camera. So I often rely on the kindness of friends to get pictures to me. 

Anyway, here's a small gallery of some cakes past and present for your viewing pleasure.

Meagan's Wedding Cake, October 2011

I love that they used the wedding cake as a backdrop for the rings!

Mel & Chris's Wedding, July 2011

I have mad tweezer skillz.

Mom & Dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary 

Egyptian Birthday Cake, December 2010

The heiroglyphic tiles spell "Happy Birthday"

Anna's Easter Red Velvet

Complete with edible bird's nest filled with Cadbury mini eggs.

Ray's Birthday TARDIS, June 2011

(Quick and dirty...I had two hours to make this cake!)

Pirate Birthday!  With Sugar Shark!  ARRRGH!

I'm sad I didn't also get a picture of the cupcakes I made with gold doubloons!

Tami's 30th Birthday Funerary Cake

The most morbid fun I've ever had making a cake.

Melonie's "Saloon Girl" Birthday Cake

Twilight Rifftrax Party Cake...

Complete with bad grammar!

Thanksgiving, et al

I've been pretty consistent at not updating my blog, and I apologize.  But I do have a good excuse!  I went back to college!  Speaking of which: Hello to anyone who is visiting from my customer service class!  Last night was so much fun!  I was supposed to sell something to my class, so we had a little tasting party featuring Browned Butter Rice Crispy Treats and Gingerbread Caramel Corn. 

Anyway, I am kind of strapped for time these days, so I thought I would post links some of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes seeing as it's two weeks from today.   I know, right?  I haven't been given my assignment for this year's feast, but I imagine it will probably be Lambert's Throwed Rolls or Butter Crescent Rolls.   Although I do love the idea of adding in some decadent desserts to round out the pumpkin pie: Coconut Buttermilk Pie
Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake
Lemon Cake Pie