Month: April 2010
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50 Shots of America–Louisiana
матрациYes, I know, I’m skipping over 4 states in the whole date-of-statehood-order but I have a really good reason: First, today is my birthday and if you can’t bend (your own) rules on your birthday, what’s the point? Second… Find out the rest of the story over at Sips & Shots!
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For the Love of Fondant… or Not!
I am not a big fan of fondant. Just thought I should get that out in the open right off the bat. It’s a pain to work with, leaves much to be desired on the taste front and it’s just not my preferred medium when it comes to cakes. On the other hand… Read some…
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No comic-April 21
Hi gang! I’m in the midst of wedding cake preparations for my baby brother’s nuptuals this coming weekend (already so many potential comics!) so no comic today and no cocktail post on Friday. Back to what passes for normal next week 🙂 Until then, hop over to the 64 Arts for a glimpse at one…
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Little Lessons from Big Cakes
The first wedding cake I ever made was a bit of an architectural nightmare. Not because the bride wanted a conglomeration of little cakes but because I was living in student housing and we had a mini-stove with a half-sized oven that wouldn’t hold anything more than 12″ wide. Read the rest of this cake…
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50 Shots of America–Rhode Island
Seems to like all Rhode Island ever wanted was to be left alone and they just never stood a chance. An early haven for seekers of religious tolerance it was later the Switzerland of New England during the American Indian wars of 17th Century (even though no one really honored their wish to remain neutral.…
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Foodie Photography
About 10 years ago or more I read an article about all the different “tricks” food stylists would use to make food look good on camera. Everything from cellophane “ice” and “milk” glue to browning agents and tweezer-applied sesame seeds–the works! Oh, sure, we know folks put their best food front-loaded and forward when it’s…
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Egg-cellent Egg Salad
Even though we’re all well past egg-hunting stage in my family, I still enjoy dying eggs for the occasion. The un-hunted egg is a prime candidate for egg salad sandwiches in the days after the holiday. First, a tip for easy-peel eggs. After the eggs have boiled (10 minutes is generally sufficient for a solid,…