Sharing the Darling Details of Everyday Life
Go big or go home right. Well, almost… I decided that for Easter I would test out some of my new fondant skills and do a cake for our big family celebration. I used the Butter Cake and Raspberry Coulis recipes that I got from the fondant class along with my Mom’s buttercream recipe. I bought basic Wilton fondant and colored it with Ateco food
I grew up baking cakes with my Mom and Nana who are both so talented at not only what’s on the outside of the cake, but the moist, yummy insides too. I love taking classes to build on what they taught me. So when I saw that there was a fondant class at The Cook’s Station led by the pastry chef from Table 301 Catering
I’ve been wanting to try out some of the Wilton classes for a long, long time so I finally jumped on Amazon and ordered the Wilton Decorating Basics kit. Well here I am calling out one of my biggest faults: patience. I couldn’t help but dig into that kit and try out some of the tips before even starting to register for a class. Oh
Remember that meal I was planning? Well here’s how it turned out… All the ingredients before prepping everything. Heirloom tomato salad with kalmata olives, cucumber, basil and olive oil.Baked cajun fries.New York Stip steak.I was so excited to get this at the Fresh Market’s buy one, get one Tuesdays!
…having time to sit on my couch and read cookbooks in preparation for a good meal!
I had a notion that I should try to start making my own chocolate. And then I found out how intense it is and decided that will have to stay on the “someday I really will” list. But along the way, I ran across this gem of chocolate decadence, Maison Bouche. I ordered two of the bars immediately.You’re going to think I’m crazy for all
Enjoy your green beers my friends!
Today at the Greenville County Art Museum I was lucky enough to join my Nana at a presentation and book signing with Victoria Wyeth, the granddaughter of my favorite artist, Andrew Wyeth. We were also excited to learn we would be one of the first groups to view “Andrew Wyeth: The Greenville Collection”. My love for Andrew Wyeth started young when I attended a similar event at the
Well my husband has. At 2am in the morning. Clearly, the only time this taco would be “utterly delicious”.
Herro. So I decided that I was ready for a little baking challenge. That resulted in my attempt at Hi Hat Cupcakes, as directed by the always dependable, Martha. (Stewart that is) The original pin directed me to a WONDERFUL Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream recipe that I will use again and again and again. Foreva and eva. Thanks Treats blog! Delish.
