tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90395768470986895792024-02-18T18:46:05.224-08:00Blissful NibblesJoannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-24454096730758173452012-01-12T21:02:00.000-08:002012-01-12T21:07:05.149-08:00A Huge Thank YouWoah! It's 2012 and I barely saw it coming... The past few months have been quite busy for me with regards to work and cakes that I have to apologize for hybernating from the blogging world. Things have changed, a lot and now that we are approaching the second anniversary of Blissful Nibbles, I am thinking of a grand way to do it. Problem is, I can't think of any. It would be in February, just in time for Valentines Day so maybe the theme this time will be something 'hearty' [?] What do you say?<br />
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As of today, allow me to show you some of the things that I have been busy with these past few months.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">AUGUST</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3xDMwnLmIE5idpxlC5F-tuGVxmwzFwxpG0MlHgtT8-pFRC8q1IrccvectrU3bHnVabg-Pq-4MwLLl9lLtp3khJnSQ1-lmX-s7DKyvFwjugESYBgUrarqpwmG16GfvZhxcr3JYaKM9oW4/s1600/augustcollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3xDMwnLmIE5idpxlC5F-tuGVxmwzFwxpG0MlHgtT8-pFRC8q1IrccvectrU3bHnVabg-Pq-4MwLLl9lLtp3khJnSQ1-lmX-s7DKyvFwjugESYBgUrarqpwmG16GfvZhxcr3JYaKM9oW4/s320/augustcollage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">SEPTEMBER</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmayizINfMyMpXJykNM7EspdQYMKiCosFnzxOtLtZvqr-nMef8HoAw7eqqC0E0I4AP_ePUMI2eaog_3WR8EquGYczk-Mwnbj2KBBxdsCxGlKoqsd_IyN43i6E4yV7ku1d5dpbxih735QF/s1600/septembercollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmayizINfMyMpXJykNM7EspdQYMKiCosFnzxOtLtZvqr-nMef8HoAw7eqqC0E0I4AP_ePUMI2eaog_3WR8EquGYczk-Mwnbj2KBBxdsCxGlKoqsd_IyN43i6E4yV7ku1d5dpbxih735QF/s320/septembercollage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">OCTOBER</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqrH4R9HHZflAjrrtvAupO4FCmslS5o1w7IclgiSU7uMGa1mL3tmv2Eyeqnx-EKAwMUuRq_tVPGGw20A8IFLTy8ZSp_yrz30nfMGBkWS8qW50aM0zY3XTx0t3OPZTrlYxGpxinBd2iOPg/s1600/octobercollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqrH4R9HHZflAjrrtvAupO4FCmslS5o1w7IclgiSU7uMGa1mL3tmv2Eyeqnx-EKAwMUuRq_tVPGGw20A8IFLTy8ZSp_yrz30nfMGBkWS8qW50aM0zY3XTx0t3OPZTrlYxGpxinBd2iOPg/s320/octobercollage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> NOVEMBER</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMt5FSBPmTsl7KMgy2P4Fv6cJLx3oDzY8NvLFraNHBeyVW0Jj5zevY42VT7eeGZKjsa5yA5NiPuOVkYmLrRO5qRV2ShuFM_oTcaKrKZx5C6OwALugBO5UDCYv36AtmXtNBYIHPYuWYk0p7/s1600/novembercollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMt5FSBPmTsl7KMgy2P4Fv6cJLx3oDzY8NvLFraNHBeyVW0Jj5zevY42VT7eeGZKjsa5yA5NiPuOVkYmLrRO5qRV2ShuFM_oTcaKrKZx5C6OwALugBO5UDCYv36AtmXtNBYIHPYuWYk0p7/s320/novembercollage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">DECEMBER</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSe6Y2YoxB3m5skCt0-NNW40LjFwMSfdme4tuJ9PBIB2_vLlVKdPGwpirxwnDb8CcVIEPMyu7rVN-qmORyqIgwEj79jV8cpjgAnQ-m-MG_4zfP-IIL5w3iapgO5K-9h6qLl8WlDMoVywC/s1600/decembercollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSe6Y2YoxB3m5skCt0-NNW40LjFwMSfdme4tuJ9PBIB2_vLlVKdPGwpirxwnDb8CcVIEPMyu7rVN-qmORyqIgwEj79jV8cpjgAnQ-m-MG_4zfP-IIL5w3iapgO5K-9h6qLl8WlDMoVywC/s320/decembercollage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Ain't life awesome? :)<br />
I'd like to thank my customers for giving me this chance to express my creativity and to make your celebrations extra special. It has been my pleasure to somehow be a part [though how little] of your lives.<br />
Thank you! :)Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-23599221252990936032011-07-03T19:57:00.000-07:002011-07-03T19:57:13.449-07:00Missing. Always Missing.Yup. That's probably how I see myself lately with regards to this blog. And I'm sorry for that because things have really been quite hectic for me these past few days and weeks and months. Since duty days have increased, time spent for other things such as blogging and even baking have shortened. However, the hospital can't stop me for doing what I am very passionate about. So whenever I get orders, I try to do them and finish them on time.<br />
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Without further delays, I will show you my previous unpublished projects.<br />
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MAY<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">June also marked my and my sister's birthday soooo I made...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">... and of course, my birthday cake</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">happy birthday to me! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-53820569067365209012011-05-11T19:43:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:28:21.189-07:00InspiredHello!<br />
I'm sorry for being missing in action [then again] for like more than a month. Things have been pretty hectic for me both with work at the hospital and baking. So many things have happened and I have been more than eager to share them here. But time constraints always keep me from doing so... I'm glad I have this day off all to myself and I'm excited to do my sharing now.<br />
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Well firstly, I have had major milestones in the past few weeks. I have catered for a debut party and a wedding for the first time.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Now, how about my blog title? Inspired? Well yeah I am. With a lot of things. My family. My friends... and [what you might be waiting for] my 'uhmmm' pretty boy. :) yeah he is a pretty boy. I get ispired to try things that appear intimidating. I d k. It's different now that he's around. But you know, I don't expect him to like me-like me. I just like it that he likes and enjoys what I do. I d k if he knows [and I hope he doesn't]. I don't want to ruin our friendship. But yeah, right now... he does inspire me. hihi. I don't want to sound all cheesy and elementary-ish now so I'll be sharing the pastries I've tried doing and succeeded anyway [because(again) I am inspired].</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-806531643231631042011-03-02T17:06:00.000-08:002012-01-13T05:20:14.826-08:00Way Behind<div style="text-align: justify;">
OMG! I'm so sorry for being missing in action for quite a long time. You see, I just got back to work at the hospital and our duty days have increased in number thus taking away a lot of blogging and lazing time for me. :/ I've also decided to go the healthy way lately so I try to make time for walking/jogging as often as possible. I've lost weight already but I'm still kinda fat so I have to do a lot more to achieve my normal BMI. I have set an appointment already with the endocrinologist by the end of the month and it's kinda getting me anxious. duuuuuh. </div>
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The good thing though about my hectic schedule is that I still have time to bake. Been doing it for the past month, major highlights being Valentines Day and Blissful Nibbles Anniversary. So without further much a do, I'll show you the stuff I did. </div>
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VALENTINE CAKE</div>
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Ocean theme birthday cupcakes</div>
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February 16, 2011</div>
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</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-60571419523963968832011-02-10T03:54:00.000-08:002011-02-10T03:54:25.246-08:00Superman Cake<div style="text-align: justify;">Hospital Duty seems to be taking most of my time lately. I have been in the hospital almost daily but it's fun. I'm assigned to the ER now. I still get a little confused as hospitals do have some differences with policies. I also have new friends and a new set of 'bosses'. hihi :))</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well anyhoo, I came from a night shift and went straight to making this cake. I planned this for days though so I was kinda organized. I baked the cake the night before and did the decos today. I finished early and went out for a walk. I do walk a lot nowadays too as I want to have a beach body by summer. haha:D It may sound ambitious but hey, I'm working on it, okay? :)</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also notice that my hands get really colorful after doing things like these. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYzEbz1XU8TeCYvlXJIuCAkwAzDDE1hZdm-BJriHL5zUxMGvf2bfAQ6tIDqfSGcR5KayRpl6IjxPvyHi_t7TmVpSZicHVlZV55FY7K9EDmHE0CrxLfmetF2aJ8K6kiSFLy64_5qfmA89e/s1600/hands.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiYzEbz1XU8TeCYvlXJIuCAkwAzDDE1hZdm-BJriHL5zUxMGvf2bfAQ6tIDqfSGcR5KayRpl6IjxPvyHi_t7TmVpSZicHVlZV55FY7K9EDmHE0CrxLfmetF2aJ8K6kiSFLy64_5qfmA89e/s320/hands.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've washed my hands a number of times already. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The food colors are stubborn. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still have a few to post about but I get too lazy sometimes so maybe I'd do them in one post only sometime soon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My blog anniversary is at hand too and I'm planning to make something special. I hope I can pull through. :) </div><div><br />
</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-92092729612508142322011-01-27T23:55:00.000-08:002011-01-27T23:58:36.316-08:00Tinkerbell Doll Cake<div style="text-align: justify;">Ooooh the holiday gifts thanking never stops, does it? That's because I received quite a number and I feel really excited when I get the chance to make use of them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">You see, I received a Wilton Doll Cake pan from an aunt and I was wondering how and when I'd be able to use it. Thanks to a number of Youtube videos, the Wilton site and a niece who fell in love with Tinkerbell, I got to make a doll cake for the very first time last wednesday. It was really fun to do. I enjoyed decorating it as much as I am in awe of the pan. haha :D</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's my finished product. My brother says, I did a pretty good job for a first time cake like this. hihi :D</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeS6btNl7xvQ3-9ZQMPL6GXiM07zeqS4hLA2QwacbD2hQoEaaS22tz1ForndLRsEohjnSo53C17my6SbtA8TZwSgG9lOglsnPWkOf-ZqKV5keFRfjHkqwGr_7vojHzxsUbwffD7umwDAj/s1600/IMG_9863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeS6btNl7xvQ3-9ZQMPL6GXiM07zeqS4hLA2QwacbD2hQoEaaS22tz1ForndLRsEohjnSo53C17my6SbtA8TZwSgG9lOglsnPWkOf-ZqKV5keFRfjHkqwGr_7vojHzxsUbwffD7umwDAj/s320/IMG_9863.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's her with her cake and party food. :) </div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-16412218528757686842011-01-27T23:42:00.000-08:002011-01-27T23:45:31.118-08:00Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies<div style="text-align: justify;">One of the many many food gifts our family had received for the holidays is a jar of Skippy Peanut Butter. It was actually given to my cousins family then her turning out to give the jar to us because she couldn't find any use of it since the little kids don't like its taste. It's more salty than sweet which is not very appealing to the Filipino palate when it comes to peanut butter. Well that's per observation though I don't mean to generalize. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And so I make use of it by pairing it with jelly as in PB&J sandwich. They mix together so well that I end up gobbling up not just one but a few more sandwiches. I have also thought of making cookies out of them. And so I browsed through Tastespotting again [my go to site] for a good peanut butter cookie recipe. I decided on this one from <a href="http://shallwecook.blogspot.com/2009/06/oatmeal-peanut-butter-cookies.html">Confabulation in the kitchen</a> because of the rave reviews. The only little tweak I did was adding a cup of chocolate chips. I then teamed up with my cousin and her kiddos so we could bake in the new oven of their new house since her mom keeps asking me to 'baptize' her oven. hihi :D</div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Adapted from AllRecipes</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br />
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1/2 cup shortening<br />
1/2 cup margarine, softened<br />
1 cup packed brown sugar<br />
3/4 cup white sugar<br />
1 cup peanut butter<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
2 teaspoons baking soda<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1 cup quick-cooking oats<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.<br />
2. In a large bowl, beat shortening, butter, sugars and peanut butter until smooth, about three minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.<br />
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda and salt. Add to peanut butter mixture and mix well. Fold in oats, stirring until just combined.<br />
4. Drop by teaspoon-fulls onto cookie sheets.</span> Bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until cookies are just brown on the edges. Cool for a couple of minutes on sheets before moving to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.</span></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
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</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-63854186639801944362011-01-24T22:02:00.000-08:002011-01-24T22:02:59.122-08:00Lingerie Cookies<div style="text-align: justify;">After the holidays, I wasn't really very busy anymore. Add to that the fact that I still wasn't taken back by the hospital so I didn't have to go there. I got bored. Sure I had to bake a number of goodies but they were box mixes and those simply aren't my thing. Take this red velvet cake for example. It's better than the first one I made but still I don't feel so fulfilled as I know I did it using a cake mix. It looks so pretty though. I just wanted to share. Fudge frosting btw is also store bought. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Fortunately, I got an order of 150 cookies for a bachelorette party last Saturday. I started baking them on Monday and finished packing them on Friday night. I know it took quite a long time but it's okay. I also didn't have much control on the blacks so they were like bleeding. Good thing the client liked the end products.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5UK3UAKywM9uNtgKMdMv-sdPeD7gAV7tavwJ43OboUR7s2cKw7GiTGE8bDXl-nnO7moCCIP7GOAsT9H-_kTDblzkUqf7FO1XbI9WEFDf-V0U8FGyIOu_m7Cel4y1pSdNTTekfpFSAaWwh/s1600/IMG_9769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5UK3UAKywM9uNtgKMdMv-sdPeD7gAV7tavwJ43OboUR7s2cKw7GiTGE8bDXl-nnO7moCCIP7GOAsT9H-_kTDblzkUqf7FO1XbI9WEFDf-V0U8FGyIOu_m7Cel4y1pSdNTTekfpFSAaWwh/s320/IMG_9769.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">150 cookies in the making.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was browsing through Tastespotting days ago and found this <a href="http://withinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2011/01/oatmeal-kiss-cookies.html">Oatmeal Kiss Cookie Recipe</a> from <a href="http://withinthekitchen.blogspot.com/">Within the Kitchen</a> Blog. Like her, I am looking for a good oatmeal cookie recipe. Hers looked really appetizing so I decided to try it. I found the chocolate addition interesting as it wasn't mixed with the batter like the ones with chocolate chips, just placed on top. I didn't have 'mini-kisses' but I still had about two thirds of a bar of dark swiss chocolate sitting in the fridge [one of the many chocolate gifts last Christmas.] Please forgive me if I didn't get the name. I found it wrapped in foil when I decided to use it for the recipe. I then used a knife to cut it into small bits and topped them on each cookie. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Verdict? Right after baking it, I said to my mom that I want to just give them away because they're not sweet. I didn't like them. She grabbed a bite and so did my sister. They both disagreed with me and my ranting. I then decided to pack them and keep 'em in the fridge. Yesterday, we went to an island and I gulped up considerable amounts of salt water like more than three times! So when I got home, I needed a quick sweet fix. I opened the fridge and looked for my cookies. I grabbed one, then another, until I finished what were left in the bag. [Don't look at me with accusing eyes yet. There were only about five left and I gave one to my sister so I ate the four. haha] In short, I loved them and I'm going to make more of them soon. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Thanks, Within the Kitchen Blog for the recipe. [I'm sorry I can't find the name of the writer].</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">If you need the recipe, head over to her <a href="http://withinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2011/01/oatmeal-kiss-cookies.html">blog entry</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Well here they are! My first project for 2011. Pirate Cookies for a birthday party.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm kinda sick right now[cough and colds] and looking at how cute they turned out is kinda making me feel better. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Haha so much for self love. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">But I do hope you liked them. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-88049926460935713282011-01-06T00:03:00.000-08:002011-01-06T00:03:05.212-08:00Holidays of 2010<div style="text-align: justify;">First off Happy New Year, Everyone! </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I know it's been quite a long time since I last posted. The holiday season has been quite busy yet very rewarding for me. I've baked quite a number that's why I got too lazy to post. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyhoo, 2010 has been a fun year for me. Especially that I got to get back to work at the hospital and travel even to just nearby destinations. It also marked the start of my baking blog which will be a year older next month.[Yay!] And it was on that year that I kinda fell in love and got broken hearted a few months after. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now 2011 is here and I'm looking forward to a number of things. I know so many can happen within a year and we'll never know what might come our way. Well anyway, I only have fond wishes and hopes of continued good health for everyone.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Right now though, I'd like to share to you the last few goodies I made for 2010. Did them through the holidays. Btw, my aunt brought more than 10 cake, muffin and brownie mixes for me to do. I'm not a fan of those stuff but sometimes, it's just the most convenient and because my family thinks of me as the 'baker girl/cupcake girl' already, I have to do the baking for them. It's not always fun but there's something with the sound of the mixer and the heat of the oven that makes my day. hihi</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are the stuff I sold during the holidays.</div><br />
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</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-52398661227082208032010-12-11T07:35:00.000-08:002010-12-11T07:37:51.021-08:00Championship Cookies<div style="text-align: justify;">Wow. We're almost in the middle of December and I've been having fun so far. A day away from the oven is like a day without life! And yes, I still have those days...but I think it's a good thing because I get to rest. I'm thinking of Christmas cookies to sell and give away so I'm testing recipes that I find in the net and in cookbooks. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well I bought this book from Bacolod City at Book Sale[ something like a garage sale store for books] at Php 55.00. It's called <a href="http://www.librarything.com/work/3562219">Southern Living Holidays and Celebrations</a> compiled and edited by Julie Fisher. It's copyrighted and first printed in 1994. It's kinda old for a book but recipes never grow old, you know... :)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">So yeah, I found this Championship cookie recipe meant for Father's Day but it has cinnamon on it so I guess it could qualify for a Christmas cookie. haha I don't know the rules really. I just associate cinnamon with Christmas. hihi So yeah, in place of Snickers [which are expensive here] I made use of <a href="http://www.universalrobina.com/2007/02/16/cloud-9-trip-trip-lang/">Cloud 9</a>, a cheaper but still good tasting version. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">They didn't come out at their best form immediately. I had to tweak the temperature a little to make them look like cookies. The Cloud 9 bits were just melting all over making the cookies look like they were bursting with awesomeness. haha Well yeah, caramel out and white stuff molten. Well, it worked after the tweaking and tastewise, yeah... champion! [for me]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Combine flour and next 5 ingredients. Add to shortening mixture, beating at low speed just until combined. Stir in candy bar and vanilla. Chill dough 30 minutes. Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes (cookies will be soft). Cool Slightly on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-45105869956688844002010-12-06T00:01:00.000-08:002010-12-06T00:04:15.699-08:00Giant Christmas Cookies<div style="text-align: justify;">A friend suggested the idea of making a giant cookie because she wanted to order some. I didn't make it to her deadline though because something came up causing me to decline. My brother wanted to bring some cookies on his way back to his work place in Cebu City. And so I suggested the same idea to him. When he said yes, I started doing my thing. I was on graveyard shift last night and I'm dead tired but nothing can stop me from doing something I really want to do. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice they're not your ordinary cookies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They're approximately 7 inches in diameter and tastes just as good as the small ones. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They're not the most gigantic ones but they are giant enough for me. :D </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-70283786705101464322010-12-05T23:52:00.000-08:002010-12-05T23:52:12.207-08:00Decorated Cookies<div style="text-align: justify;">Well well well... Christmas is in the air and it's the season for all kinds of sweets. As for me, it's starting to get a little busy already. It's getting into me and causes me lack of sleep at times, but you know when you love what you're doing, you don't mind getting tired.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Anyhoo, here are my latest creations. :D<br />
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It's my first time making these and I'm glad they turned out quite good :DJoannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-67392727543724907712010-12-01T23:11:00.000-08:002010-12-01T23:14:46.322-08:00December's Here!<div style="text-align: justify;">Oh yeah and it only means one thing for me : THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE! Weeeeeee!! I cannot contain my excitement. Anyhoo... We always celebrate the beginning of December with a blast because the first day of this month is my Mama's birthday! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Last year, I was struggling trying to perfect my marshmallow frosting and presented to her a store-bought chiffon cake. I was just starting then and my techniques are so novice. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Well I went up a little level higher this year and made my mom a Coffee Cake with Coffee Frosting that I found on Tastespotting yesterday. I printed the recipe from <a href="http://gastronomyblog.com/2010/11/28/coffee-cake-with-coffee-frosting/">Gastronomy Blog</a>. I hurriedly made it since I was going on duty at 12am. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">My mom is a coffee fanatic and it is needless to say that she loved the cake and so did the family. I brought some to the hospital and one of my colleagues just licked the frosting 'til there's so little left. I love coffee too but don't drink much so my tolerance for coffee is not so high which I think explains why I didn't feel so sleepy last night while we were taking care of our lone NICU patient. I must admit though that I slept a little.... about 3-4 hours after eating the cake. :D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-58583743775492952122010-11-30T18:04:00.000-08:002010-11-30T18:04:59.578-08:00Cakes and Cookies for November<div style="text-align: justify;">I don't know if it is true else where but I think November is a really fun month because many people are born on this fateful month. Many of my friends and family have celebrated their birthdays in the past few days which left me so full like almost everyday. I made a box mix cake for my grandma last sunday.</div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Add to that the baby shower cake and cookies I had to finish on the same day...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">...And some cookies... :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJ2qPQ8hNhSaqSfP0_tZd1kct8KjaKPXiqpPLw_oJaHhKHqj4yTCxdsfkMX7W6Ks69E9ukmf2pOSOaI9faT6GShb-tp4omhuoy61dcnR-qa56iir3AWE1RcyW928DqN0Q9O0IoRhweN4h/s1600/nov+012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJ2qPQ8hNhSaqSfP0_tZd1kct8KjaKPXiqpPLw_oJaHhKHqj4yTCxdsfkMX7W6Ks69E9ukmf2pOSOaI9faT6GShb-tp4omhuoy61dcnR-qa56iir3AWE1RcyW928DqN0Q9O0IoRhweN4h/s320/nov+012.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Bib Cookie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2jFYKQ0N2rv0wNu3zu3znbmAia3ZvU6RFX1YgFcsQW3ZkuZxiqmwBC70NdRyX3Z8_u3ctBEYo_wAI8nU-qwgR_OYjktvjwxttWv2UkeRjr83igSD3ccAuWKQUg5U9cViWu052PXqVbO8/s1600/nov+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB2jFYKQ0N2rv0wNu3zu3znbmAia3ZvU6RFX1YgFcsQW3ZkuZxiqmwBC70NdRyX3Z8_u3ctBEYo_wAI8nU-qwgR_OYjktvjwxttWv2UkeRjr83igSD3ccAuWKQUg5U9cViWu052PXqVbO8/s320/nov+014.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Onesie Cookie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjKlhiP7AmneoA4vwKcwQtVnFZE5rnkv2CWDDAe5ErWaOJkpNsdkwKBkmQ-7eYjmSXHKueGKk9nsQl9Fh9rJj4Tb23RkRFhEdmQrieKQkjuPfaplvVtpXUc3ORLLhIJmkFsn9r_-Z0ctd/s1600/nov+015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjKlhiP7AmneoA4vwKcwQtVnFZE5rnkv2CWDDAe5ErWaOJkpNsdkwKBkmQ-7eYjmSXHKueGKk9nsQl9Fh9rJj4Tb23RkRFhEdmQrieKQkjuPfaplvVtpXUc3ORLLhIJmkFsn9r_-Z0ctd/s320/nov+015.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Baby Shoe Cookie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LenAZO8sL3dRCGVezUhuytWTayjIdNDcoAlNMAE65OI96tlS68rtIUigLa3sPvFdOERZ94879gLKWHDSNzHVbtCBzhAl-rF_rZiTUAXKuKe9XONL9Wz8UFW9dxp83kQlWvkZel-VQVlf/s1600/nov+016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LenAZO8sL3dRCGVezUhuytWTayjIdNDcoAlNMAE65OI96tlS68rtIUigLa3sPvFdOERZ94879gLKWHDSNzHVbtCBzhAl-rF_rZiTUAXKuKe9XONL9Wz8UFW9dxp83kQlWvkZel-VQVlf/s320/nov+016.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Smiley Cookie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaCiaDF55Bo0bNjNNJaJjFiBcTaqcKl0vDegm0WGlKO3G_CDADIPFetAL9qEm-jMxAI_491RegQt7TjzjzmK9uE3RCqDQA9MqtbtqtzLhGtJQQgoiwZS0_ALvVYGdaFKNMUyJP96FOXdJ/s1600/nov+017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaCiaDF55Bo0bNjNNJaJjFiBcTaqcKl0vDegm0WGlKO3G_CDADIPFetAL9qEm-jMxAI_491RegQt7TjzjzmK9uE3RCqDQA9MqtbtqtzLhGtJQQgoiwZS0_ALvVYGdaFKNMUyJP96FOXdJ/s320/nov+017.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Feeding Bottle Cookie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hey, I have to add this cake I finished yesterday. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ain't November Sweet? </div></div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-637600884401245062010-11-24T01:36:00.000-08:002010-11-24T01:40:19.185-08:00Erin's Birthday Carrot Cake<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's my good good friend Erin's birthday today but we had a little celebration yesterday since she was going somewhere else today. We went to KFC and had chicken and a dose of Krusher's. [Yum!] A party[though how little] is never complete without dessert. So I baked her a Carrot Cake, taking the recipe from <a href="http://www.lovintheoven.com/">Lovin' from the Oven by Kim</a> [I know, I'm such a big fan. :)] Instead of Cream Cheese frosting though, I topped the cake with a crusting buttercream recipe I found at <a href="http://cakecentral.com/">Cake Central</a> so as to try it. Just for the record, it didn't crust. Maybe this is because of the type of weather we have here. Well at least it didn't melt away. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-25938799547807664182010-11-16T22:15:00.000-08:002010-11-16T22:15:19.218-08:00Sour Cream Apple Bars<div style="text-align: justify;">This month indeed is a busy month for me not just for baking stuff but also for family and work. I've been trying to and still am catching up with my messed up schedule at the hospital. Yup, you read it right. It's been a mess because of my absences last month and for this month, a new set of absences as well. You see, my Papa was confined yet again at the hospital for a week not because of stroke[Thank God!] but because of Aspiration Pneumonia. The doctor says that's because he can't swallow properly anymore as an after effect of his previous stroke episodes. Anyhoo, he is in better shape now. Still coughing but at least, recovering. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Part of the hospitalization was also receiving some fruits from friends, family and from the meal tray. We had bananas, papaya and APPLES which by the way will be the main ingredient of my post today. I found this recipe from an awesome blog called <a href="http://www.lovintheoven.com/2010/11/sour-cream-apple-bars.html">Lovin' from the Oven</a> which is among the first blogs I ever read when I started rediscovering my passion for baking. The photos looked yummy and so I wanted to make some so as to taste some. The apples my pop received from my best friend Glysa were the ones I made use of for this one. I also tweaked it a little as I used peanuts instead of pecans[because I don't see 'em a lot here] and a square pan instead of a 9x13[which wasn't a very good idea because the finished product turned out thick... I did it anyway because my oven is too small for a 9x13].</div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_BJsGRQQR6e9LCvPrPUwY0EuNf4-tSpcrHqqGjFaSqywUXy0MeUwyvhOgp8sfWmPhfj6Lk7-SmCdgdR-p_XmlWmcmKbC8_QzzovAq67m_DjgLXvbWPGAmKzIa7gxgbaNtCILJchTnSwQ/s1600/apple+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_BJsGRQQR6e9LCvPrPUwY0EuNf4-tSpcrHqqGjFaSqywUXy0MeUwyvhOgp8sfWmPhfj6Lk7-SmCdgdR-p_XmlWmcmKbC8_QzzovAq67m_DjgLXvbWPGAmKzIa7gxgbaNtCILJchTnSwQ/s320/apple+009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the finished product. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Slightly scorched crust because of the size of my oven. hihi</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkyra5cQBmR2k8ndS674gFRIwTAs16sbDutko4LbgsRy4SfsPTwY1JwHvx8zsJElyt3vgE4OajnsaUFdoi-ydxTUyWSkY6AjFw1z0RxVnuCd_aFZPnHRnDaR6Ei331FiuK-5NCXPOb6HY/s1600/apple+011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkyra5cQBmR2k8ndS674gFRIwTAs16sbDutko4LbgsRy4SfsPTwY1JwHvx8zsJElyt3vgE4OajnsaUFdoi-ydxTUyWSkY6AjFw1z0RxVnuCd_aFZPnHRnDaR6Ei331FiuK-5NCXPOb6HY/s320/apple+011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the bar I tried to cut out nicely but didn't go out perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Soft innards coming lose. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But hey, this tastes really good you wouldn't mind the way it's cut. hihi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I had my family taste the bar slices and they said it was good. My mom even gave some to my grandma who is kind of a critic because she was once a baker. I still have to ask for her comments. As for me, it tasted really good.[Did I just say that again? :)] and I'd like to thank <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpbhTkE9DLdt2xTOuR_DVapraFHkBjdHcOENEkVwLd9gNyc6lJz7UyFVGEbdsGHHiVt2UN6-cxzmIyE7rtePM0o3owxy5QVlddH4KKUoj6vd3wtul0O6oDpEhc0rpH2fiHAAes_aBpe4/s150/Photo+on+2010-10-04+at+16.02+%233.jpg">Kim</a> for sharing this recipe that intrigued me enough to make me keep thinking of baking this while I was still in the hospital watching over my Papa. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Right now, we're still busy finishing our job on...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Holidays, come quick! I'm so excited. :))</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-25197616684103250472010-11-01T16:35:00.000-07:002010-11-01T16:35:21.142-07:00Halloween 2010<div style="text-align: justify;">This year's Halloween by far is the most fun for me, I must say. Not only did I get to bake some goodies, but also I got the chance to don a costume for the first time. You see, I grew up spending halloween watching spooky themed cartoons and TV shows... and on the first day of November, we go to the cemetery to visit the remains of our departed loved ones. Cemetery day [All Saint's Day here] have been fun too but a costume party is way way better!!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since one of my neices' birthday is on the 30th of October, she wanted a halloween themed birthday party and so my cousin ordered a witch cake for her and some cookies. I didn't think I would be wearing a costume to the party because I thought it was just for kids but when my cousin said they'd be wearing costumes as well, I decided to join them and make a last-minute costume for me...</div><br />
I ended up dressed as a...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now for the goodies... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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I made this for dessert this lunch time still in connection to Jonatz's presence here. hihi<br />
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Lookie!<br />
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</span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">I didn't have chocolate so I chose to use colorful Nips[candy coated chocolate] instead. And here they are.</span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">[I baked them last night but opted to take the photos this morning for better lighting. :) ]</span></span></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', 'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Sans', Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"></span></div><h3 style="color: #111111; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.222em; margin-bottom: 0.611em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1.833em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This is the original recipe found at Brown Eyed Baker's Site.</span></span></h3><h3 style="color: #111111; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.222em; margin-bottom: 0.611em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 1.833em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Coconut Chocolate Chunk Blondies</span></h3><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Yield: 16 two-inch-square bars</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup all-purpose flour</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/8 teaspoon salt</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">4 ounces unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup light brown sugar</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 large egg</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1½ teaspoons vanilla extract</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup sweetened flaked coconut</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup chocolate chips or chunks</span></div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2. Combine the flour and salt; set aside.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3. Stir together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth; beat in egg and vanilla extract until well blended.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">4. Slowly beat in the flour mixture until blended, then stir in the coconut and chocolate chips.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">5. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth even with a rubber spatula.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until set in the center but still soft. Do not overbake. Let the bars cool slightly before drizzling with chocolate, then cool completely before cutting into squares.</span></div><br />
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</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">packed some goodies for my brother's friends in Cebu. :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">[He's going back there later btw. :( ]</span></div></div></div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-59697122260273860232010-10-05T16:22:00.000-07:002010-10-05T16:30:58.928-07:00Chocolate Flan Cake [2]<div style="text-align: justify;">I have always been fascinated by this type of cake because they describe it as one that will trigger 'Oooooohhh's and 'Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahh's. You're supposed to place the flan mixture above the cake batter then when it's cooked already, you'll find the flan at the bottom of the pan and the cake on top. That's because the flan is denser than the cake.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I usually have the urge to bake this when I have lots of egg yolks in the fridge after baking something else. And so when I found out I was stocking about 8 already, I thought it was time to pull the idea out again. :) So I did but the people I asked to get me condensed milk bought me evaporated instead. I was clearly upset at first but realized that I couldn't do anything to reverse the situation. I first opted to just turn down the whole thing but then I was so excited I mixed the chocolate cake batter ahead of time. In the end, I made use of what was available and hoped for the best.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As expected, the cake didn't come out perfectly. Still, it turned out good. I invited a friend to come over and have a taste for herself. She kinda enjoyed it as well. She says though that she didn't like the flan so much. My sister and I still liked the flan though. hihi</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">See for yourself.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The recipe for the chocolate cake I used for this is found <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/depressioncakes">here</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the eyeball technique for the flan. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I read through recipes of chocolate flan cake for the directions on how to bake it. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4D7pToOhtf7wLQvHitYWafCR9c_h-w_3PL4eoqFU-fEPjHHkndUHiSsq4zC7AdxYkPwshWBoOmwnElc-GwbtiSKNUHsr4N4nie5Oce5mrjO3OoXEKLcRy5TsBjmd00mQ6YCtwk-_WjGjB/s1600/IMG_7800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4D7pToOhtf7wLQvHitYWafCR9c_h-w_3PL4eoqFU-fEPjHHkndUHiSsq4zC7AdxYkPwshWBoOmwnElc-GwbtiSKNUHsr4N4nie5Oce5mrjO3OoXEKLcRy5TsBjmd00mQ6YCtwk-_WjGjB/s320/IMG_7800.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A slice as my World Teacher's Day offering.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just like a teacher, this cake offers a good learning experience. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">[The names listed above are those of my near relatives who are great teachers as well.]</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-7634045920030529932010-10-02T21:14:00.000-07:002010-10-02T21:16:01.078-07:00Holiday Cupcakes<div style="text-align: justify;">My holiday cupcakes are making a comeback. :)</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well it's undeniable that Christmas is in the air and everything about it is making me excited at fever pitch! Oh yeah! </div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">[Back to normal self.] I made these cupcakes for the holidays last year and posted photos on my Facebook account. Lucky me, my most recent client took notice and wanted exactly the same look for her birthday/grandchildren's christening cuppies. I delivered the box to her personally this morning and felt awesome as she is a complete stranger to me. I think she heard about me from my granny during the banana muffin bake sale at the mall. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">With regards to the cupcakes she ordered, she said she liked them. I am so relieved. </div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9039576847098689579.post-37281615877696584092010-10-02T02:46:00.000-07:002010-10-03T21:05:05.373-07:00Whoopie Pies<div style="text-align: justify;">I've read about these a number of times and have seen them in many blogs I have visited. I've always imagined making my own but I didn't think I'd do it today. I was just searching for something to make for one of my friends who is celebrating his birthday today. Well, the party is tomorrow [I think] but since I will be on graveyard shift tonight, I decided to make them along with the cupcake orders. :) </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I thought working with it was going to be tedious but it turned out pretty easy. I'm surely going to make some more in the future and try different fillings for these sandwiches. :D </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I whipped up strawberry buttercream for these babies and here they are. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The recipe I used for this is found <a href="http://www.marshmallowfluff.com/pages/whoopie_pies.html">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Jesthony!</div>Joannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01320547192361257318noreply@blogger.com0