The transcripts of the chats I participated in with Elisa Strauss of Confetti Cakes, Colette Peters of Colette's Cakes and Ron Ben-Israel of Ron Ben-Israel Cakes (sponsored by PastryScoop.com) are now available for you to read online. Here's the direct links:
Elisa Strauss, Confetti Cakes
Colette Peters, Colette's Cakes
Ron Ben-Israel, Ron Ben-Israel Cake
What are the latest wedding cake trends?
How can you make sure your cake is moist?
How do you keep fondant from "sweating" in the refrigerator?
How do you break into the business?
The answers to these questions and many more are all available in the transripts - plus Ron's white chocolate buttercream recipe is revealed.
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
The 2005 Wedding Cake Chat transcripts are online
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
New Wedding Favors
I received an email from Bliss Weddings Market yesterday about 2 new wedding favors they are now carrying and wanted to share them with you. They are Mini Martini Glasses and Mini Cordial Glasses.
From Bliss Weddings Market
Kick up the "wow" factor of your event with mini martini glasses! Use them to elegantly display sweet chocolates, attractive petit fours, or delicious appetizers. A stylish party favor for any grand event!
Cordial glasses are excellent choices for serving liquers or aperitif. Here they've been transformed into interesting mini candle holders for tealights or mini floating candles. Encourage your guests to take the glass home as a reminder of the event.
Monday, July 18, 2005
Tasty and Quick Side Dish You'll Love
On Sunday night I made a delicious side dish. I was originally going to follow a recipe that I had found online, but then decided to start from scratch and make what I would hope to be a delicious and healthy couscous side dish. Of course I had to include fresh herbs (I have 2 pots on my back steps overflowing with fresh herbs that I planted) - as they add wonderful flavor and aroma to dinner dishes. If you decide to try this recipe, please post your comments and let me know what you think.
Orange Couscous with Almonds by Brenda
(serves 4-6)
1 Cup Whole Wheat Couscous
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1 Cup Water
1 Tbl. Butter
Dash of Salt
1/4 Cup Sliced Almonds
Large Handful of Fresh Parsley, chopped
Toast almonds in small saucepan on medium heat. Make sure to keep an eye on them as you slowly stir them. Once they start toasting, they go quickly and can become burnt very easily.
Once almonds are toasted, transfer them to a small bowl. In the same saucepan, bring orange juice and water to a boil. Once boiling, turn off heat. Add couscous, parsley, butter, and salt - stirring together - then let stand for 5 minutes. (couscous is so fast and easy to make - I love it) Fluff couscous with fork and toss with toasted almonds. It's ready to serve. This dish is perfect for you and your sweetie, or even when having guests over for dinner. Enjoy!
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Unique Save the Date Idea!
I saw this idea online today and had to share it with you. It's Save the Date CDs® from WeddingMusicCentral.com - what a fun and unique way to announce your wedding! Your names and wedding date are imprinted on each CD single, which contains the song "Goin' To The Chapel". Each CD comes with a free designer mailer. There's also Free Shipping on all Save the Date Orders and the minimum order is only 10 CDs.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Cupcakes and Weddings
Today I stumbled upon a blog that talked about cupcakes and it got me thinking about how brides lately are forgoing the traditional wedding cake for a tiered cupcake tree at their reception. I found some great sites that offer cupcakes for weddings and thought you might like to check them out. I've also realized that there seems to be an emergence of Cupcake Bakeries - too bad there isn't one located near me. They make perfect birthday desserts and hostess gifts without you having to do the baking (although I certainly don't mind baking/cooking).
Cupcake Royale - Seattle's first specialty cupcake bakery
The Cupcake Shoppe - Toronto's first and only specialty cupcake bakery
Cupcakes Online - Vancouver Island
Leda's Bake Shop - Sherman Oaks, CA
Sibby's Cupcakery - Palo Alto CA
Sprinkles Cupcakes - Beverly Hill, CA
Cupcake Caboose - NYC
Buttercup Bake Shop - NYC's premier bakery
Billy's Bakery - NYC
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
You could win a Vegas Wedding
When searching for a spinach salad recipe on FoodNetwork.com to go with the dinner I'm making tonight, I saw they are sponsoring a Vegas Wedding. You can enter for your chance to win a fantasy Las Vegas wedding provided by Food Network with an extra special menu designed by all of your favorite hosts and chefs and supervised by Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay! And of course, if you are selected, your wedding will be featured on a Food Network special program. Additional contest details and rules can be found at the Food Network web site. Good luck to those who enter!
Friday, July 01, 2005
Saw the movie Monster-In-Law
The other evening I went with my husband to see the movie Monster-In-Law at our local village theater (starring Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda). I have to say, I really liked the movie. But, then again, I do like fluff wedding related movies :) I have watched The Wedding Planner with JLo 3 times. While parts of Monster-In-Law were at times stupid, it was a fun movie overall. And Wanda Sykes (who plays the assistant to Jane's character Viola) will have you continuously laughing.
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