Deb's in the kitchen: January 2012

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Apple, Almond Oatmeal

Hi there! Well, I wanted to call this "Triple A Oatmeal" but I couldn't think of anything else with an A that I could add, I'm sure that as you're reading this, you're saying, duh Deb, you should have added a.... or a.... or even a.... , so when those ideas come up go ahead and post them in the comments! Anywho, this tastes really great and you can add anything you like to it like cinnamon, I'm not a fan, but if you are rock it. Super fast and easy to make and it should register pretty good on your health-ometer! Enjoy :)

Here's what you'll need:

1/2 cup - 1 minute oats

Water (a few ounces)

1 tsp Brown Sugar (or your favorite sweetener)

Almond Milk

Ambrosia Apple (or any sweet apple, unless you like the sour green ones, then use those)

In microwavable bowl add:

Oat, sugar, add cold water until oats are covered (don't add too much unless you like it runny)

cook for 1minute 10 seconds :)

Then add about 3oz of almond silk (not really milk) put back in the microwave for 25 seconds.

Chop up 1/2 an apple and add to the hot oatmeal.

Breakfast is Ready!

Excuse the picture... I was hungry and didn't have time to get my good camera :)

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Pink Ruffle Cake & Cupcake Carrying Trick!

So, my good friend & trainer Andrea Taylor from www.ATayloredBody.com is having her second baby, and she looks amazing, you will see. It was my plan to fatten everyone up, including her!

Let's see, here's what I made... Ruffle Cake, Chocolate Truffles, Petit Fours, Brownie Pops & Cupcakes (and an awesome trick... read below)

Have you decorated cute cupcakes (like the ones above) for a party, then you realized that you had to transport them, and wondered -- How in world am I going to do that??? Well, I knew that the cupcake pan was a great place, but the decorated cupcakes drop down too far, then you end up messing up the frosting when you remove it. Soooo, I told my honey the genius, "Babe, what can I put at the bottom of this to raise it up?" He thought for a bit, then said, and 8 section lego! And well, one wasn't enough, so I had to use two per slot, (thanks Babe!) it was absolutely PERFECTO! So, next time you need to carry take cupcakes with you, just go raid the toy box :)

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Black & White Party with a Twist!

It was my birthday in July, and I turned 35!!! I know... I know... you want to check my id...but really, why would I lie about being that young!

Anywho, I had a Black & White party. All my guests were asked to wear Black & White attire, all the tables had white table cloths and damask runners, black candelabras and a single accent color. The candy bar had all the colors of the rainbow! It was so much fun, both to be there and to look at!

The cake had to stand out, since I wouldn't have it any other way...hehehe :D

So here it is... for your viewing pleasure!

And yes...it tastes as good as it looks!!!

I stole it from Martha....

I doubled the recipe for the large cake above

http://www.marthastewart.com/256688/rainbow-cake

You HAVE to make the frosting it is AMAZING!!!

http://www.marthastewart.com/344238/lemony-swiss-meringue-buttercream

Hope you likie!

Leslie's Nesting

My little sisters' nesting theme bay shower, and it turned out Super-Duper Cute!

I told her I would make the cupcakes and the cake. this was my second or third time using the amazing Pastry Pride frosting (sold at Smart & Final) which by the way is super delish! It's not too sweet, it's actually just perfect!

I had to start my project early, days in advance, early! Because i had to create the little birdies...

I used gumpaste to shape them, them let them dry for a few days before I gave them faces

Sorry about the first 4 pics, I used my phone camera...quality not so great.

Then I made the cupcakes, toasted some coconut in the oven, frosted the cupcakes, then sprinkled the coconut on top, and finally added the cute little birdies! Sooo CUTE!