Bridal Expo

Last week was crazy busy preparing for the Bridal Expo this past weekend.  Each year we want challenge ourselves and this year was no exception.  Except for one cake, we did all new designs...12 in total!  So, if you didn't make it down to the show, here are are our newest designs.  I think there is a little something for everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 And, the Groom's Cakes...

 Stop by the bakery to see all of these great cakes! We are taking appointments for wedding consultations. Give us a call at 722-1190!

 

Merry Christmas!

Thank you for your 

business & support in 2010!!

Christmas Open House with SANTA this Saturday

Christmas Open House

December 11, 2010

Santa will be here from 10:00 - 1:00

Bring your Camera!

Kansas CW Demo - Cookies in a Jar!

 As I promised...Here are the recipes for the "Cookies in a Jar" that I demonstrated this morning on the Kansas CW.  They are delicious gifts, (just ask my staff at the bakery), that you can easily make for your friends and family. But, just remember...You can find delicious, all ready baked cookies from the bakery!


COWBOY COOKIE MIX


1 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats
      1 cup all-purpose flour
      1 teaspoon baking powder
      1 teaspoon baking soda
   1/4 teaspoon salt
   1/2 cup chopped pecans
      1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
   1/2 cup packed brown sugar
   1/2 cup sugar
Additional Ingredients:
   1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
      1 egg, slightly beaten
      1 teaspoon vanilla


Pour oats into a wide-month 1-qt. glass container with a tight-fitting lid.  Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; place on top of oats.  Layer with pecans, chocolate chips, brown sugar and sugar, packing each layer tightly (do not mix). Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
  To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into large mixing bowl; stir to combine ingredients.  Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 for 11 -13 minutes.  Yield: about 3 1/2 dozen.


CHRISTMAS COOKIES IN A JAR


1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
   1 cup quick-cooking oats
   1 cup dried cranberries
   1 cup vanilla or white chips
Additional Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
   1 egg
   1 teaspoon vanilla


In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the sugar and brown sugar, packing well between each layer.  Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; spoon into jar.  Top with oats, cranberries and chips.  Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
  To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into large mixing bowl; stir to combine ingredients. Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until browned.  Yield: about 3 dozen

Well, there you go...that's the whole recipe for these fabulous cookie gifts. After you fill the jars, add fabric, ribbon or other trim to decorate them for the holidays.  Don't forget to print the "How to" instructions and attach. Enjoy!

Our North Pole Airways Gingerbread Creation

A was going through my photos and came across a gingerbread house we did back in 2006.  We did it for a competition and won Best of Show!  Everything is edible and made out of either gingerbread or fondant.  It took a long time, but it was so just so much fun to make.

 

My Grandson's 1st Birthday!!!

Yesterday was my Grandson Paxton's 1st Birthday party!! It was a fun celebration and of course I have to share all the sweets we made for his party.





   
 
I have a very talented team of decorators that do the party cakes at the bakery, but for his birthday, this Grandma couldn't let anyone else do the cake. 

This was his smash cake...

 

  


A close-up of some of the details on the cake.

The cutest cookies to go with the theme!

And, some cupcakes too!

The dessert table...

Happy 1st Birthday Paxton!!!

Love, Grandma

I love making pies...

One of the best equipment purchases I have made is our pie crust forming machine. We make our pie dough from scratch...no mix or ready-made crust is ever good enough.  We mix the dough and let it rest in the refrigerator over night. Then each dough ball is put in a pan and placed on the machine. At the pull of a lever it presses out a perfect crust.  The crusts are filled and for our fruit pies, a top crust is added. We seal with a crimper (shown below), but I like a hand pinched edge. So after a few pinches, it's ready for the oven. Beautiful!