Since my first rainbow snow cone, I have been intrigued by great food presentation. Granted the steaks are higher now, but thats probably where it all began. Making pretty edible things was also what motivated me to take the Wilton cake decorating courses at the craft store. And even though I HATE that Wilton can sell the most ridiculous stuff for probably a million times what it costs to make simply because its “cake decorating” supplies, I do LOVE that they can teach pretty much anyone how to make BEAUTIFUL icing creations. Here are a few of my gum paste creations from course 4.
Check out the fondant daisy tutorial HERE or check out the icing basket weave we learned for cakes. We made several other flowers too, but these were my favs. If you are interested in learning you should see if your local craft store offers the classes. Trust me, if I can learn to make these, so can you.
Speaking of wonderful edible creations, we just got back from Seattle. Ah, Seattle, land of beautiful landscape, quirky people and delicious food. What happens when quirky people create delicious food?
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This magical invention can be found at The YellowLeaf Cupcake co. Along with these:
Bacon meets creamy savory sweet icing on top of this little cupcake, while its friend in in the background rocks a maple syrup and pancake flavor. Were they worth the calories? YES. AMEN.
Have I ever mentioned my great passion for bacon? Gosh…
Of course no trip to Seattle is complete without a trip to the Public Market. I’ll spare you the pic of the sign that EVERYONE has seen a million times. How about a picture of my beautiful BFF-AB and our great friend Tuan instead?
We hung out at the beach one night and saw this guy doing his evening paddle board yoga poses. I’d be soaking if I tried that.
No trip to Seattle is complete without some latte art. This particular latte is from D’arte – stop. drop. roll. and GO GET ONE OF THESE. Creamy, smooth sips of heaven.
My favorite part about Seattle was the weather, sunny and in the 70s right in the middle of August. So refreshing! Its almost hard to imagine that its ever grey and dreary. Once we got back to the Lousiana sauna, CJ began researching jobs in Seattle…
Excuse me boy, considering I JUST got all our stuff unpacked, we will NOT be moving anytime soon. So long Seattle!!
Kathy says
I am so happy you enjoyed your trip, but I would be unhappy if you moved to Seattle. We just meet and I already consider you close family… 🙂 Yeah they have cooler weather, and some good food, but we are talking about New Orleans here… Good food and always something to do. I will have to take you to a place in town that has chocolate covered bacon. Yes you heard me right, chocolate covered bacon…
thegingerlifeblog@gmail.com says
YES!!! Lets get some of that chocolate covered bacon!!! Nope we aren’t going anywhere! We are way to blessed with great friends like yourself 🙂