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Elmo Cake and Elmo Cupcakes

February 21, 2012 by Jenn 2 Comments

As I said in a prior post, making fun Sesame Street birthday cakes are so much FUN!  A couple of months ago it was Cookie Monster, and now, I’m doing Elmo! 

This cake was a vanilla cake base, with vanilla buttercream.  For this cake/cupcake set, I needed red, orange, black and white buttercream to complete the details of the monster!  At the end of this post, I will put our YouTube video up on how to dye buttercream.

I used a round tip to fill in Elmo on the cake, and to pipe the ball like border.  I outlined Elmo with a small round tip, and I really like how it stands out with the definition that it gives the image.  

For the Elmo cupcakes, I used a grass tip to pipe Elmo, and various sizes of round tips for the rest of the face.   They turned out so cute and our client was really happy with her order.  

Happy Birthday, Brent!

I have a video up on YouTube for dying buttercream, so if you’re interested in learning how to do that (or checking your technique!) head on over to YouTube and have a look at the video!   We film our videos in Cranbrook B.C. and are so happy to be doing so! 

 

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Fortunate Friday- Ode to Valentine’s Day Cakes and Cupcakes

February 20, 2012 by Jenn Leave a Comment

Valentine’s day has come and gone . . . once again!  And I next year, I’m taking the day off so I can focus on our orders and clients!  We are so FORTUNATE to have had so many people want to include us in their need to send their loved one something SWEET!   My Fortunate Friday post is dedicated to all of you <3

I have posted some of our cupcake ideas and corresponding YouTube videos but here is a run down on them if you want to review . . . Heart Shaped Valentine’s Day Cake,  Heart Shaped Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day Video, How to Make Valentine’s Day Cupcakes- Video.

 

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Construction Cake

February 13, 2012 by Jenn 1 Comment

There comes a time in Canada when the roads are impassible!

In the winter it’s often due to the weather . . . snow, ice, sleet, you name it.  Usually it’s pretty nasty to be driving long distances during . . . October to . . . uhhh, about May! 

In the summer, impassibility is often due to the dreaded road construction!  When I used to live in Victoria (on Vancouver Island), and drive back in the summer for holidays, it would be pure torture to be in my non-air conditioned, 1986 Honda Accord, in 30 C weather, on black asphalt , trapped along with the 100 other campers, trailers and semi’s along Highway 3 . . . at a dead standstill while the crews laid more asphalt, or dug out new roads.   

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Bridal Fair Wedding Cakes

February 6, 2012 by Jenn 3 Comments

We have spent the last year building an amazing bridal/wedding cake portfolio!  We have done some amazing cakes (if I do say so myself) and I am extremely proud to show you the wedding cakes that we took with us to the St Eugene Bridal Show at the end of January.  The St Eugene show is now the premier spot to showcase your wedding goods, and boy were we ever ready for the brides!  

The following is an overview of the cakes that we took with us to the Bridal show . . . can you guess which one I made, and which ones Paul made??

Love Birds:

 

This cake is a topsy turvy cake, with a completely edible love bird topper!  Paul carved and sculpted these two cute love birds out of fondant and gum paste.  The topsy turvy is covered in fondant, wrapped the the ribbon and twigs were applied to give it a sparsely wooded feel to it. 

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Heart Shaped Valentine’s Day Cake

February 3, 2012 by Jenn Leave a Comment

My mom and dad happen to celebrate their anniversary on the 1st of February, so this year I made a personalized cake with a Valentine’s Day feel to it!  Unbelievable, it is their 34th anniversary!  I say unbelievably because that is more years than I have been alive . . . can you imagine being with someone for THIRTY FOUR years?  Relationships are certainly worth working for <3.  

My dad in secret asked me to make a cake to surprise my mom with.  I totally took advantage of my dad saying, “Make whatever you want,” (LOVE the freedom of design) . . . so what better to make than a Heart Shaped, Valentine’s Day cake!

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St. Eugene Bridal Fair 2012

February 2, 2012 by Jenn Leave a Comment

Recently, we had the privilege of attending the first ever Bridal Fair at the St Eugene Golf Resort and Casino.  You have heard me sing the praises of this resort in previous posts, and if you want to read a rave review on their food (and beautiful photography), check out my friend Karen’s (of Toronto Girl West) post here.  St Eugene is one of the most beautiful places and venues that the East Kootenay now has to offer.  

The St. Eugene has recently built a new pavilion, and it can hold 350 guests for a reception and 500 if you’re having a concert . . . maybe Bon Jovi is your uncle, and you’re treating your guests to that instead!  The pavilion features “vaulted ceiling peaks, chandeliers, gable window panels, and a dance floor.”  It also features “a fully insulated liner, ceiling fans, and HVAC units for heating and air conditioning will ensure a comfortable atmosphere through every season.”  When we were there, it was actually warm inside . . . not uncomfortably so . . . just right!  

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Fernie Wedding Locations and Wedding Services

February 2, 2012 by Jenn Leave a Comment

Weddings Fernie

Fernie Wedding Locations and Wedding Services In Fernie

Fernie is small town, located in the Southeast corner of the Kootenay’s in British Columbia, Canada.  It is know for it’s excellent skiing, and snowmobiling in the winter, while hiking, and fishing are popular in the summer months!   Having grown up only an hour away from Fernie, we often took day trips to check out the popular shops along Fernie’s main street.  It’s quaint, it’s cute and it has personality!  Fernie is populated with expats from Australia who flock to the ski hills in the winter and their youthful exuberance adds a certain something to the nightlife and culture. 

If you are from Fernie, you know this already, but if you are thinking about getting married at a popular destination, Fernie is one of the East Kootenay’s gems . . . nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Wedding Ceremony & Reception Locations in or near Fernie:

Lizard Creek Lodge (http://www.lizardcreek.com): Lizard Creek Lodge provides the facilities to host a beautiful wedding ceremony, dinner and dance. Accommodating groups of eight to 150, the hotel features the Great Room, which consists of open space with a beautiful fireplace in the middle and a gorgeous view on the mountains. The lodge provides all the food and beverages. Ceremonies can be held outside on the lawn facing the ski hill.

Island Lake Lodge Fernie (http://www.islandlakecatskiing.com): Celebrate a mountain wedding in the pristine alpine setting at Island Lake Lodge near Fernie BC. Exchange wedding vows by the lake at their magical “I Dew Point” with the stunning Lizard Range as a backdrop, or by the warm glow of the lodge’s unique river rock fireplace. Following the ceremony, enjoy hors-d’oeuvres and champagne on the patio to toast the occasion. Island Lake Lodge’s culinary team will create an unforgettable three- to five-course wedding dinner using organic meats and fresh produce. Island Lake Lodge is the perfect place for an unforgettable wedding. [Read more...]

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New Orleans Saints Cake- Edible Image

February 1, 2012 by Jenn 1 Comment

It’s the Superbowl this weekend and we are celebrating New Orleans Saints style.  Yes, I’m aware of the fact that New Orleans is NOT in the Superbowl, but I figured it was a fitting post for a football fueled week. 

I don’t claim to know ANYTHING about football, especially the NFL.  I used to watch the CFL (which is the Canadian Football League for you non-Canadians reading this), but this was mostly because our family had one TV and I had a brother and father who loved to watch it! 

I know TWO facts about professional football: the CFL is more of a passing game, while the NFL is more of a rushing game, and large, sweaty mean wear super tight tights…often white in colour! 

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