Two weekends ago, I visited Oklahoma. It was a super short trip, I left for Tulsa on Friday and flew back on Sunday. I decided since I would only be there for a day (basically) I would devote all my time to my family. I saw my Mother who I had not seen in a year and spent time with my younger sisters and my Father. I also got to visit my lovely aunts, uncle, and my amazing Grandparents. The trip was mostly to surprise my youngest sister, Emma, who was turning six! During her birthday dinner they brought out her cake and a second one followed, I was terribly confused. They placed the cake in front of me, it read "Congratulations, Jessica!" I was surprised to say the least! It turned out to be a double party: birthday & graduation. At this party my family gave me very generous gifts: one of which got shipped to me in Nashville this week. It arrived on Thursday, check it out!
My shiny new toy:
I had the day off today and ventured up near Gaylord Opry Hotel to a little bakers' supply store called Sweet Wise. I acquired all sorts of new goodies: petal & luster dusts, new gel-based colors, and gum paste. It is a great store and the employees are very friendly and helpful!
Since, I had this new mixer I decided I wanted to make a batch of Italian butter cream (a meringue-type butter cream) it is my absolute favorite. I made a salted vanilla butter cream. I love the combination of salty & sweet. I made some chocolate almond cupcakes to go along with the butter cream.
After everything was cooled I decorated. A special, little, dainty flower atop each cupcake!
It made for a lovely garden of desserts!
They tasted great, too.
After a day filled with all things that I love, I will rest blissful.
Until next time...
Eat sweet things & rest happy!
I'm jealous of the mixer. I'm getting ready to move and would love to have one. Ive used that one many times at work and it's great.
ReplyDeleteso nice! i really, really, really want to have a baking day with you. for serious. lets set a date.
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