Paris and Switzerland

I haven't written in a while. Want to know why? The last little bit I have been in France and Switzerland. The sweets here are so cool. In paris,for the first time, I tried a Macaron. They were delicious. I can't wait to make them!

Sugar Colours

          Don't you just hate it when your in the middle of a project, need a certain colour of sugar, and when you go to get it, there isn't any left? I have the solution. Next time, put about a cup of white sugar in a sealable container(ziplock bag or Tupperware) and add several drops of liquid food colouring. shake thoroughly and spread out on wax paper to dry(15 mins). Store in the container you shook it in. Ta-da! you can also put different colours of colouring in one bag, to make other colours(lots of blue+a bit of green=teal sugar)
                                                      ~Have Fun!

*It is best to keep out of direct sunlight to keep colours from fading*

Cookie Dough

Mmmmmm. Who doesn't love cookie dough? Think about it. How many time have you eaten more cookie dough than you've put in the oven? It's one of those things you know you shouldn't eat but do anyway. The other day I make cookie dough without eggs in it so it would be safe to eat just as it was.  Lets just say, it lasted about a half hour in my house(everyone ate them)!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

What's your favourite cookie dough?

Thank You

I know this isn't about baking, but to anybody out there who are viewing my blog, Thank You!!!!!! You are the people who actually kept me writing... I was thinking about shutting this down because I thought nobody was viewing it.
~THANK YOU!!!!!

Candy Making

Over the last week, I have experimented a bit with candy making. It is a simple process that includes melting the candy, pouring it into the mold, and letting it harden. I have made mini peanut butter cups and lollipops(the chocolate ones). I have enjoyed myself thoroughly and encourage you to try to make some candy!

The Cake Pop

A few decorating ideas:

Invented by Bakerella and made famous by Starbucks, the cake pop is a fairly new thing. Created by crumbling you cake and mixing it with icing, than adding sticks and candy coating, it is a very simple process. I don't own this video and must say that Cakeb0t did an excellent job. I found a picture guide to making the basic cake ball(No stick). Please use it, I believe it was created by Bakerella, and I am sorry it is so grainy.

Thank You! please leave a comment!

Welcome

This is my very first post online. I hope you enjoy reading my posts and leave comments. Here are some projects I have tackled so far that I remember:

Cakes

• neon cake
• spring lemon cake
• easter cake
• whimsical fondant cake

Cupcakes

• spaghetti cupcakes
• turkey cupcakes
• daffodil cupcakes
• rose cupcakes
• mashed potato cupcakes
• basic swirl topped cupcakes
• ladybug cupcakes

Cake Pops

I haven't tried cake pops too many times, and when I do, I tend to marble chocolate. You end with a very professional finish. This photo isn't mine(mine are messier), but it gives you an idea of what I mean:

Thanks for reading my blog!

Question of the week: 

Give an example of a cake, cupcake or cake pop project in the comments section!