This past week, we celebrated Tết, which is Vietnamese/Chinese Lunar New Year holiday and welcome the year of the rooster. The entire week, we tried to do some spring cleaning to get rid of all the ill-fortune and welcome some good luck. Like any holidays, we surround ourselves with family and we cook, bake, and we stuff…
Cakes
Splish Splash – Pool Party Themed Cake
Personally, I think the 30th birthday is a huge milestone in one’s life. I was so thrilled when our friend Bryan invited us to Keli’s (his wife) 30th Birthday Party. After being invited to the party, I immediately asked Bryan if I could make the cake. I’ve gotten to know Keli over the years and…
How To Make Marshmallow Popcorn
For a perfect movie experience, we would need popcorn. Mmmmmm, a handful of light and buttery goodness. So how would you feel if it’s marshmallow popcorn. It’s definitely not light nor buttery. Instead, it’s full of sugar and on top of some cake! EVEN BETTER! I recently made a movie theme cake and turned some…
Fire Department Retirement
My wonderful mother-in-law (MIL) had worked for the City of Mesquite Fire Department for over 15 years. On May 29th, the City of Mesquite and the Fire Department threw her a retirement party. They had refreshments, fruits, cheese trays, and of course… sheet cake. Now, if you know me, I do not and cannot stop…
Going to the Movies – Box Office Cake
Pat Reyes, my team’s recruiting assistant, is celebrating her 20th anniversary with the company. To show our appreciation, the team is celebrating her anniversary with a luncheon at Texas de Brazil. I think the best way to show people how much you appreciate them is by making them something. For me, I show my appreciation through…
A Bear, A Baby, and A Duck
One of my friends and bridesmaid was expecting her first son in May. Funny enough… her name is May and she was also born in May. A couple of years ago, I have had the pleasure of making the cake for her baby shower when she was expecting her first child and daughter. Again, I…
Chocolate Lover Soufflé
[section_title title=1 – Chocolate Lover Soufflé] So it’s a little after 10:00 pm and I am bored. I can’t sleep, I’m not tired, and I’m antsy to do something. I’ve been sitting and relaxing for hours being lazy, then all of a sudden, I have the urge to do something. Have you ever found yourself…
