Yesterday we made our cookies for Santa and needless to say they were yummy. I think they also looked their best this year.
Merry Christmas!
About Me
- Veronica
- Durham, NC, United States
- My name is Veronica and I own Southern Gold Leaf Cakes. I opened my home-based business in 2008. I am a licensed and inspected home bakery specializing in custom cakes. Since all cakes are made to order there are no frozen cakes here, only fresh and only home made. I am a self-taught baker but I have a strong art background with years of baking experience. It is the most rewarding feeling in the world when you can apply your skills to do something you love. To see my cake creations and view our yummy menu visit us at www.southerngoldleafcakes.com!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Just a few cakes...
I really need to find a balance between baking all day and getting to the computer in my constant need to update everything. But baking, decorating and delivering take time and then somewhere, some time I'm supposed to sleep. Eh, sleep is negotiable. Anyway, last weekend I had a tremendous amount of baking to do. It was absolutely one of the busiest weekends I've had yet. Not only did I have my regular cupcake order, about 187 of them, but I also catered a Christmas party, a baby shower and a birthday. 
The Christmas party was for my husband's office and they like chocolate cake/chocolate frosting and carrot cake/vanilla buttercream. They also like them in individual serving sizes, 25 of each. The baby shower was done in "block" style and, once again, individual serving sizes totaling 24.
Lastly was the bumble bee cake. How can you turn down a cute little face turning 4 who wants a bumble bee cake.
I couldn't and she was so cute when I delivered it because she was dressed like a bumble bee.
If I have anything to add to this mayhem it's that being busy with work is still a blessing. If it's a complaint it's a good one and I'll gladly take on more. And if I don't remember or get the chance to post before Christmas I sincerely wish everyone a Merry Christmas with warmth and love this holiday season ad new hope for the New Year.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Mixing Bowls
Sometimes it's just the little things that make me so happy. As a baker, mixing bowls aren't just "little things" but in the grand scheme of things....
Anyway, picking up a few items at the local store (that starts with "W" and ends in "T") I found a set of glass, nesting mixing bowls by Anchor. A total of 10 bowls for about $15. They are awesome for melting chocolate in the microwave. They are great for mixing meringue. They are dishwasher safe and can go into the freezer. It may not seem like a big deal but just the immediate convenience of multiple sizes and bowls can sometimes make all the difference. There are some things you just can't have too many of, like, mixing bowls, good silicone spatulas, hand towels, aprons, shoes....
Anyway, picking up a few items at the local store (that starts with "W" and ends in "T") I found a set of glass, nesting mixing bowls by Anchor. A total of 10 bowls for about $15. They are awesome for melting chocolate in the microwave. They are great for mixing meringue. They are dishwasher safe and can go into the freezer. It may not seem like a big deal but just the immediate convenience of multiple sizes and bowls can sometimes make all the difference. There are some things you just can't have too many of, like, mixing bowls, good silicone spatulas, hand towels, aprons, shoes....
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