Operation Bonbon

I started another tumblr…

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:27:33 -0400

I haven’t given up on this one, I’m just really lazy about taking pictures of the stuff I bake so it’s slow going. This other blog is just about things I learn and think about so it’s probably going to be more active. Feel free to follow if you’re into that sort of thing.

Blood orange (gluten & dairy free) cake. I got this recipe...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:07:00 -0500

Blood orange (gluten & dairy free) cake. I got this recipe from Cake Basics: 70 Recipes Illustrated Step by Step by Abi Fawcett. I love this book’s recipes and it has the most fantastic photographs.

This particular recipe was super tasty and used almond and corn meal instead of flour so it had a nice gritty texture. A bit dense, but I’m not complaining. (Side note: I would probably make more of an effort to cut the orange slices thinner, the peel was kind of hard to deal with).

3/3 Thanksgiving pies. This is the filling for the lemon,thyme,...

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:36:20 -0500

3/3 Thanksgiving pies. This is the filling for the lemon,thyme, ginger, apple pie I made. It just looked so pretty with the thyme leaves mixed up in it. This pie is amazing. Really light and refreshing. The apples are pink ladies and were nice and soft without losing their apple identity and turning to mush. The crust was Martha Stewarts so naturally that was fantastic.

2/3 Thanksgiving pies. Pumpkin and lime. This is the first time...

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:31:49 -0500

2/3 Thanksgiving pies. Pumpkin and lime. This is the first time I’ve made a pumpkin pie with a real pumpkin, but let me just say it makes a HUGE difference. This may be one of the best pies I’ve ever made. The lime was also pretty good, but I did not really like the crust so I’m going to have to find a better recipe for that.

Butternut squash ravioli. So fresh and flavorful. So much...

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:25:50 -0500

Butternut squash ravioli. So fresh and flavorful. So much yummier than the packaged stuff. However, I do recommend a pasta machine. I tried doing it by hand the first time and it was horrible.

Opera cake. This is delicious and so fun to make.

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:14:02 -0500

Opera cake. This is delicious and so fun to make.

This is my favorite internet cat.

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:19:19 -0400

This is my favorite internet cat.

My brother and I made these “Theater Floor Cupcakes”...

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:52:00 -0400

My brother and I made these “Theater Floor Cupcakes” last night. They’re a cherry soda cupcake (recipe adapted from SmittenKitchen) with a redvine goo center (from Kitchen Tested) and an anise flavored Swiss buttercream frosting (adapted from Sprinkle Bakes). They are probably the strangest cupcakes I’ve ever eaten, but overall not bad.

The Sweet and Salty Cake from ‘Baked.’ This is...

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:15:16 -0400

The Sweet and Salty Cake from ‘Baked.’ This is seriously one of my favorite baking books - every recipe is pretty much guaranteed to rock your socks off. I didn’t get a very good inside shot of this cake, but inside is a delectable caramel sauce and chocolate caramel ganache, sandwiched between thick layer of dark chocolate cake. My co-workers gobbled it up before lunch. (Click here for Martha Stewart’s recipe of this cake).

French tea cookies I made for my friend. The recipes are from...

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:05:21 -0400

French tea cookies I made for my friend. The recipes are from ‘The Art of French Baking.” The leftovers were eaten in a matter of hours by the rest of my family. Yum. :)

Vodka infused with cucumber, blackberries, watermelon, and...

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:01:50 -0400

Vodka infused with cucumber, blackberries, watermelon, and lavender.

Happy Birthday America!

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:58:56 -0400

Happy Birthday America!

I made my first loaf of bread today (two actually, because one...

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:28:05 -0400

I made my first loaf of bread today (two actually, because one of them is kind of messed up, but they both taste great!) I feel like a pioneer.

Strawberry rhubarb pie made with Sarah and Julia. Is that a...

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:55:25 -0400

Strawberry rhubarb pie made with Sarah and Julia. Is that a triceratops and tyrannosaurus rex fighting on that pie? Yes it is.

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. This recipe is super delicious! I...

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:52:00 -0400

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. This recipe is super delicious! I brought it to a party and it was a huge hit. I went with the four layer version (I did think it was a little light on cherries and probably will add more in the future). Seriously one of the best cakes I have ever had. Oh, and although the recipe doesn’t describe how to make the trees, it’s super easy. Just melt chocolate, put into some sort of pipping device, and pipe it on to a flat piece of parchment paper. Make sure the chocolate has sufficiently hardened before you try to lift them off. The frosting will stay soft so the trees stick really easily.

Strawberry Frasier. Turned out kind of … well …...

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:21:00 -0400

Strawberry Frasier. Turned out kind of … well … ugly. However, it tasted pretty good. A wonderful treat for summer and Easter.

SO CUTE!

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:22:55 -0400

SO CUTE!

Yummy oolong mousse with oolong infused pears over a walnut...

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:38:00 -0400

Yummy oolong mousse with oolong infused pears over a walnut brownie. Slightly different than the original, but still good I think. Also, I did it all without a mousse pan - skills.

emmyc: adventuretime: No posts for 24 hours, until 12:01am,...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:22:09 -0500

emmyc:

adventuretime:

No posts for 24 hours, until 12:01am, Thursday, January 19, 2012.

Some awesome stollen I made for Christmas (my German teacher...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:32:00 -0500

Some awesome stollen I made for Christmas (my German teacher said it was some of the best he’s ever had ^_^). I would recommend making your own candied fruit, it tastes much better than the pre-packaged stuff.