The white chocolate Croquembouche! This beautiful photo was taken by Katie Stoops, for the holiday inspiration shoot with Merriement and Janie Medley Flora. You can see the gorgeous shoot over at Snippet & Ink . Lauren & Drew’s pretty cake, photo taken by Phil Bowne.I got married this past October! Here are my cakes, taken [...]
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Dec 15
Pink Disco
This cake was super fun to make and I’ve dubbed it the Pink Disco! It was for a 50th birthday.
Dec 14
2010 Richmond Boss Ladies Calendar
A group of women business owners including your truly have shot a 2010 pin-up calendar! The talented Kimberly Frost was the photographer and Dayna of Vamps and Vixens did an amazing job with the hair and makeup! Here is a little sneak peek!The silhouettes of all the ladies!Ces’t moi!Sweetest Thing Bakery will be donating all [...]
Dec 10
Recipe Card Round-Up
I love sharing recipes with my friends. The perfect recipe card for the perfect recipe helps the process. Here are some that have really inspired me to share.Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co. just does lovely, simple work! I have a few of these and given most away. Her new online shop is a must [...]
Dec 07
Croquembouche!
Croquembouche translates in to “Crunch in the mouth”. There are many variations of this classic french dessert, normally served filled with creme patisserie then dipped into spun caramel to give it the “crunch”. Here in Virginia we have a humidity problem that doesn’t really allow us to often create it with Caramel so here I [...]
Dec 04
Loving L’Objet
Today I am really over the top in love with these pieces from L’Objet!A serving piece for a tea party or little sweets around the holidays!A cake server… Just look at that handle! And the best for last! I can just imagine the perfect cake to go atop!
Imagies via L.C.R
Dec 03
Folk Cake Toppers
Cake toppers are a great way to save a little piece of your wedding. Susan of Middleburg makes these featured here out of paper mache, fabric and wood. Would be a lovely touch on a simple rustic cake.Turn around for custom orders is around 2-3 weeks. They also take pride in using recycled materials for [...]
Dec 02
Books for Bakers
There are a few books that I would love to get this year! So naturally I think other bakers would like to get them as well. I remember my mother reading cookbooks late into the night and every time I am ooohing and ahhhing recipes I think about her and how I am following so [...]
Dec 01
Sweet Aprons
Bakers can never have enough aprons! Christine of Sweet Things hand sews all of her creations and they are so sweet. The holiday prints would just put me in the mood to whip up all of my Christmas baking.
I love the design above, I think my husband would too. Her attention to detail is amazing [...]