Ladybug Luggage Gourmet Cookies & Cakes

Black Suit for Fashion Week, Father's Day,etc....

2011-06-20T21:03:00.000-04:00

How do you make Dad or that significant other feel special, dress up his favorite dessert. Chocolate cake is covered in fondant, to look like his favorite white shirt, red tie and pocket handkerchief.

Can you see a thank you for the Father of the Bride, Grooms men, that special Father figure, a fashion designer, Fashion Week, or other special occasion.

One Day Without Shoes

2011-04-05T12:48:00.000-04:00

Today my courage was tested with one simple act, shoes. First the weather, yes it is finally warming up however April showers are definitely making their presence known today. First steps out of bed have me asking myself should I wear warm cozy slippers?

NO today is One Day Without Shoes, how are the children managing today. Simple get out of bed, start the morning with no complaining! The family looks at me, "wierd Mom", (I get that familar look ;). One trek outside it's cold and I want to get my shoes, no, I remind myself - the kids ;) so off on the journey down the driveway. I get a double glance from the bus driver that talks to me every morning but not today.

Husband is off to work, needs help getting items to the car, looks at my feet, and gives me that look ;). I smile, think about the kids and go back inside. Then next on my list, drop one off at school, he doesn't stop at the front entrance. I ask "You don't want them to see me without shoes?" I get the look (again ;) and informed, "Mom that will not work for me at school, they won't allow it"

I start to ponder that, why????????????????????????????????

Why am I doing this? Yes I want to raise awareness for the children, it's reason enough to get the odd look, but the best part are the brave few that will ask why and know (starting with my family). Maybe next year there will be more local events that will support this cause, if not I am prepared to do it again. The rain outside is a reminder it starts with one small drop, the ripples of which can fill the ocean and maintain humanity!

One Day Without Shoes, an enlightend view about how something as simple as shoes can be taken for granted. I started my day, up early and my reminder of a One Day Without Shoes. I look outside the weather is warm but it is raining, I am reminded that everything starts with one small act of awareness and the courage to act on it.

Thank you TOM Shoes, for sharing

"YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!"

All it takes is the courage to stand up, because that is the drop of water that will start the ripples ........ that will make a change.

Princeton Pride

2011-03-31T17:43:00.000-04:00

What wonderful things will you do in Princeton?

Irish Friendship Wish

2011-03-12T20:53:00.001-05:00

Good Luck!!

May there always be work for your hands to do;

May your purse always hold a coin or two;

May the sun always shine on your windowpane;

May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;

May the hand of a friend always be near you;

May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

Inspiration

2011-03-08T21:57:00.000-05:00

What will inspire you,will it be a color, a design a motif? Share what you use as inspiration, thank you for visiting.

Cupcake Class to benefit Dress for Success

2011-02-12T17:04:00.000-05:00

Plain chocolate cupcakes

After a few tips and some experimenting, the masterpieces emerge.

A great group and a sweet time.

Everyone left with their edible creations.

A winning situation for all the women involved, as the class was to benefit the Dress for Success Organization.

Thank you to everyone that participated in the class.

Floral Masterpieces

Happy Valentine's Day spread the love support a local cause that benefits everyone ;)

Winged Heart

2011-02-06T12:13:00.000-05:00

May your heart have wings to fly on this journey called life ;).

A sour cream chocolate chip vanilla cupcake with embossed and pearlized fondant.

QT Pi

2011-02-03T11:27:00.000-05:00

Playing around with some designs for an up coming event QT Pi Brownie Pop. Tell me what you think about it?

The Adventures of John & Kate Food Cyclists April 2011

2011-01-07T21:59:00.000-05:00

A special treat for John & Kate and the beginning of a wonderful bicycling adventure with stops in New Jersey. Dark velvet cupcakes made with stout from a micro brewery.

FoodCyclist.com is a resource and blog following Kate and John's travels by bicycle around the World. Here is the intro to their blog:

"Over the year in 2010 Kate and I have ridden over 1000 miles on our touring bikes visiting farms around the North East United States. This is in addition to bicycle commuting and racing. Starting in April of 2011 I'm going to head out on my bicycle from New York City and head South through NY, NJ, PA, MD, VA, and DE. I am calling this my "micro-tour" as it focuses on micro breweries and craft brewers."

Life's Super Sweet Moments

2011-01-07T20:07:00.000-05:00

An amazing cake for the World's Best Dad, Husband, Car, and Pediatric Radiologist. Rich chocolate cake

filled with chocolate ganache help celebrate this sweet special milestone.

Cupcakes Take the Cake 6th Anniversary

2011-01-07T19:58:00.000-05:00

What a wonderful opportunity I met the fabulous Cupcakes Take the Cake Goddess Rachel Kramer Bussel

and Nichelle Stephens, sampled cupcakes and enjoyed a sweet time.

Some of the wonderful cupcakes, this one was Coconut by Man Bakes Cake, yummmmmmy!

Nora from Nibbles by Nora's made this super cute cupcake.

All in all a very sweet night indeed.

Winter

2010-12-05T20:52:00.000-05:00

Winter has finally arrived,

trees devoid of leaves

they are earth's blanket

what beauty

the changing colors

dawn

dusk

frost

To curl up and sleep

the whisper

winter.

Can you hear it call?

Eagle Scout Proud

2010-11-28T20:32:00.000-05:00

The Eagle Scout a legacy, a dedication of family, friends and the joyful journey from boyhood to a leader. What a great way to share a young man's talents for the benefit of the community.

Perfect Pumpkin Cake for a crowd.

2010-11-26T14:10:00.000-05:00

Pumpkin Cake

2 sticks butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups pumpkin puree

4 eggs

Flour mixture

3 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Toppings

1 cup mini chocolate chips

1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup toffee bits

Preheat oven 325F, lightly spray a two 9 inch pans loaf pans. In a large bowl cream butter, sugars and vanilla. Add pumpkin puree and eggs one at a time. Incorporate flour mixture B. Pour into prepared pans and add toppings C bake 70 to 80 minutes. Cool, Share & Enjoy.

Hello Winter I need you!

2010-11-21T19:24:00.000-05:00

Snowy wants to celebrate the wonderful winter, can you help him find winter?

Have you heard of a Blume Box?

2010-11-21T19:17:00.002-05:00

Have you heard of Blume Box it was the inspiration for this cake. The boxes are fabulous to use as a center piece or favors the uses are limited to your imagination.

The cake in chocolate with chocolate ganache and chocolate fondant.

Halloween Count Down

2010-10-24T10:24:00.001-04:00

What special treats will you have for Halloween?

The Fabulous 2's

2010-10-08T09:40:00.003-04:00

A birthday cake for a very special boy celebrating his second birthday, the cake flavors are vanilla and apple with hints of cinnamon, fresh apple enrobed in vanilla cinnamon buttercream.

Are you ready for some sweets?

2010-09-07T19:11:00.002-04:00

School is about to start but my mind is already wandering to fall crisp nights. The amazing colors of the fall leaves. Enjoy the hot days of summer, until then are you ready for some sweets? I am. Chocolate cupcakes with ganache and chocolate fondant and the magical colors of fall.

Gift of Thanks

2010-08-24T20:33:00.002-04:00

A family gathers to celebrate a milestone, a sweet gift of thanks is shared by all.

Summer Colors Inspiration

2010-08-10T19:52:00.004-04:00

The pink inspiration from a summer sunset, the blue of a beautiful clear sky and the feel of hot sand on the soles of my feet.

Summer days, I look forward to spending as much time outside as possible. Enjoying the humming birds, flowers and the ability to wear flip flops.

The Baby Books Adventure

2010-08-07T22:02:00.005-04:00

A beautiful couple comes in for a cake tasting, they are interested in a cake for a baby shower. After a few questions and some inspirational photos the cake process begins. Step one is a rough sketch with the preliminary idea for baby book cake.

Emails are exchanged to finalize the details and the final product is presented to the wonderful parents to be. The best part of the process is when the client's reaction is "it is exactly what I wanted!" Awaiting the next adventure.

Martha Stewarts "Cutest Cupcake" Contest 2009!

2010-08-02T17:47:00.009-04:00

I entered the contest in 2009 and I stumbled upon the page on Martha's website today to see the page on her site click on link : Mr & Mrs Hedge Hog

Sweet McGraw

2010-07-16T00:25:00.004-04:00

A last minute call, "honey I have Tim McGraw tickets, do you want to go?", no not really. But a change of heart and some last minute baking. I enjoyed the sweetest day ever! Cookies for Timmy (wish Faith and the girls were there, would have loved to meet them also).

The concert was amazing! Timmy we hope you enjoyed the cookie, thanks for you support!

Pre concert show up close to Mr Wonderful, life is sweet ;)

The Jersey Girl

2010-07-06T19:37:00.000-04:00

Melissa visited the Rutgers Farmers Market and discovered a few hidden treasures, read the full article at the link below

http://thejerseygirl.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/rutgers-farm-market-something-for-every-taste/