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  • As you know, I discussed my past cake creations earlier and it was within the comments of that entry that the suggestion came in from my good friend Luis to make an Xbox controller cake. I instantly agreed that would be the perfect idea for my Xbox Live-addicted 11 year-old....

    Xbox 360 Controller Cake!

    Posted on February 6, 2010 | 2 Comments
    As you know, I discussed my past cake creations earlier and it was within the comments of that entry that the suggestion came in from my good friend Luis to make an Xbox controller cake. I instantly agreed that would be the perfect idea for my Xbox Live-addicted 11 year-old....

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  • Actually, I kid. A lot. Charm City Cakes, Buddy from Cake Boss and any other bakers, with or without tv shows, have absolutely NOTHING to worry about. However, I am in need of their creative thinking right now. I’ve sort of built up a reputation of making fun and exciting...

    Ace of Cakes & Cake Boss Watch Out!

    Posted on January 26, 2010 | 12 Comments
    Actually, I kid. A lot. Charm City Cakes, Buddy from Cake Boss and any other bakers, with or without tv shows, have absolutely NOTHING to worry about. However, I am in need of their creative thinking right now. I’ve sort of built up a reputation of making fun and exciting...

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  • A little while back my friend wanted to come over and make a Beef Wellington for the first time ever. I’ve seen enough Gordon Ramsay shows to know that dish was a bit too intimidating for me to even attempt. Not wanting to be completely useless, I decided to make...

    Goat Cheese in Puff Pastry with Balsamic Vinegar

    Posted on January 21, 2010 | 3 Comments
    A little while back my friend wanted to come over and make a Beef Wellington for the first time ever. I’ve seen enough Gordon Ramsay shows to know that dish was a bit too intimidating for me to even attempt. Not wanting to be completely useless, I decided to make...

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  • Of course there is much more for which I am thankful…and will be listing those things off tomorrow, but for today, I’m thankful for FINALLY making the perfect cheesecake with NO cracks!!   (We’ll see what it looks like sliced tomorrow!! Wish me luck!) The recipe is Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake...

    Wordless Wednesday: Thanksgiving Thanks

    Posted on November 25, 2009 | 8 Comments
    Of course there is much more for which I am thankful…and will be listing those things off tomorrow, but for today, I’m thankful for FINALLY making the perfect cheesecake with NO cracks!!   (We’ll see what it looks like sliced tomorrow!! Wish me luck!) The recipe is Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake...

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  • When we decided on having our daughter’s 9th birthday party at the movies for a showing of “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” it seemed only right that I’d attempt to make a cake to match – a Spaghetti and Meatballs cake of course! First, I baked 2 cakes, one...

    Spaghetti & Meatballs for Dessert?!

    Posted on September 20, 2009 | 10 Comments
    When we decided on having our daughter’s 9th birthday party at the movies for a showing of “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” it seemed only right that I’d attempt to make a cake to match – a Spaghetti and Meatballs cake of course! First, I baked 2 cakes, one...

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