Several weeks ago, I chose to sign myself up for cake decorating classes. It is not often that I actually choose to do something simply because I want to instead of because I “have” to or because I “should”. It delights me that I have learned so many things in a few short weeks. Currently [...]
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Birthdays are meant to be celebrated. Cakes are meant to be eaten. Parties are meant to be enjoyed. One day out of each year is dedicated to you alone (well, unless you are a twin!). Some of my birthdays have been wonderful – celebrated with friends, out on the town, and even some surprises! Some [...] “Today is my daughter’s birthday”. She said this as tears formed in her eyes. “I didn’t make her a cake. She asked about it, and I told her we were going to a party better than a cake at home”. The little girl was getting her face painted with a candy cane on her right [...] To end the delicious Mexican Birthday Bash, I couldn’t do anything less than combine the wonderful flavors of chocolate and chile peppers. I knew a rich chocolate cake would be the perfect canvas to add some spice. The texture was wonderful, the taste was fabulous and if I were to make it again, I would [...] It is funny how even though certain ingredients are available year round, we really only consider certain times of the year as appropriate to eat them. For example, you just don’t see many turkeys baked just because. Not too many make pumpkin pies in April. We seem to have an idea of when certain ingredients [...] Once upon a time, I thought I was very hospitable. Then I moved to Latin America where I was really trained in hospitality. In America, I could plan when guests would come over and visit. I would always prepare a delicious meal and an eye-catching dessert. Entertainment would be plentiful and guests would stay until [...] To be truthful, I didn’t know how I was going to fit this in before the big move. So I didn’t. I chose to make it one of my first projects after arriving back in the states. Many of you are probably wondering how I am doing. I wish I knew, so I could tell [...] I guess you could say that I have been holding back. Or you could think of it as avoiding. I haven’t wanted to admit what is just around the corner, because really, I don’t want it to happen. But it is happening and I need to be honest with myself and you. Because this is [...] Gingerbread is under appreciated by Peruvians in general. Ginger is used exclusively in Peruvian Chinese food. Ginger in dessert is unheard of. Conversely, Americans seems to enjoy gingerbread as cake, cookies, houses, people and even Starbucks Lattes! The mixture of sweet and spicy is nearly irresistible. What happens what you mix fresh, grated ginger; ground ginger; melted [...] |
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