Petit Fours

My latest foodgawker venture led me to these delectable Maraschino Cherry Lamingtons. The recipe is from the Whisk Kid. She offers very detailed instructions and adds some beautiful pictures as well :) My petit fours turned out pretty yummy for the first try. The white chocolate coating is the best because it provides a hard outer shell so these cakes are easy to transport (not to mention, white chocolate looks gorgeous as well!) The recipe is a bit time consuming but the fancy result will wow your guests, I promise. They make for a cute Valentines Day treat just in time for February.

Enjoy! and Bon Appetit :)

Prom.

It's supposed to be a fairytale, it's like a wedding before your wedding, it's what every girl dreams of until her junior/senior year. It's what I've been dreaming of the past couple of months. Prom. Prom. Prom. Prom. Prom. Prom. Prom. Prom. Prom. Prom. That's all that's going through my head right now. I thought it was gona be easy, I thought it'd be fun... so far it's not. At all.

^^^ That's my dress :) So pretty... Such a waste...

After stressing about the dress (which you have to keep within budget, you can't buy it where you live, it has to fit perfect, you have to go to at least 8 stores..I did anyway, and then when you're completely overwhelmed, your mom will give in and buy you a $250 dress anyway...*sigh*), you have to find a date. Suggestion #1: Don't break up with your boyfriend a month before. I did. And I made a good decision, just not early enough. Everyone has already started asking people to prom and I'm the girl that everyone thinks is still in a relationship. Oh and the guy I was hoping would ask me? Yeah me being in a relationship kinda makes him go with someone else. FML. Now there are 15 days left until prom tickets go on sale and I'm stressing out. A lot. I'm not that ugly, and everyone keeps telling me I'll find a prom date (thanks friends), but its easier said then done. Most of the guys at my school are gona take girls from another school or they've already asked someone :'( Like I said, as of now I'm spending prom watching chick flicks alone in my room, wearing my gorgeous dress, and eating enough Ben & Jerry's to take the pain away (or enough to make me fat). But there are 15 days left for action, and I am not a girl that gives up easily.

 

Option 1. Get my other friend with no date, make t-shirts that say:

Dear boys of the world,

I need a prom date. Ask Me....Seriously.

*Creeps need not apply.

Then we'll go to to the mall, downtown, etc and see what happens :)

Can you say desperate?

  

Option 2. Craigslist. hottttt <3

Option 3. Hire Escort who's 18 then pretend he's from another school lol...

Option 4. Lower standards. Go to prom with rejects from school.

Option 5. Cry. Don't go to prom. Get fat. Cry. Go to after proms and get wasted. Cry. End up acting like a whore from lack of male attention. Get pregnant. Quit school. Work at Taco Bell. Economy declines. No money. Be a prostitute. Become an alcoholic. Abuse drugs. Go into rehab. Meet a celebrity. Marry him. Get divorced. Take half his money. Buy a dog. Meet Jesus. Die happy.

^okay just kidding thats not really an option but it feels like one...

Blog rants <3 gota love them...

Eh if I don't go to prom I'll just trade my dress for a scary costume and go freak people out at prom. Everyone likes a little excitement right? I'll give 'em a night they'll never forget...
^okay that would be really funny....

Sexiiiness

Ha. I kinda hope no one reads this. It's slightly embarrassing. Oh and sorry this post isn't about food... It's kinda a teenage philosophy thing...

Layer Cake

   The foodie universe has me hooked on layered cake. Every time I get on foodgawker (which is everyday...sometimes multiple times a day...) I see another amazing cake that’s colorful, impressive, and filled with delicious goodness! I decided I needed to get in on this phenomenon.
   I didn't go too crazy on the recipe, but it looks amazing! Next time I'll have to vamp up the ingredients and make cake from scratch with mousse and real frosting. But thank-you Pillsbury for rescuing me from boredom over spring break :)
Finished product!

A little flair on top...

Cutting it open was the best part :)

Prettiest layers

My happy belly says this one's a keeper...

I'm pretty proud of this photography; I think its time I try and get published on foodgawker?

Flamming Cupcakes anyone?

I like fire :) It can be really beautiful and it's so primitive to our nature, that we can't resist loving it. So when I found this recipe on Sprinkle Bakes, I was super excited! Obviously they look a lot more tantalizing on her site and she gets major kudos for the blog :) but I made a really simple version that still tastes and looks awesome!

So without further a due...  Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries!

Step 1) Bake Cupcakes. Pick your favorite kind from scratch or use a boxed mix.

Step 2) Frost the cupcakes generously. If you're not a fan of gobs of frosting, cut a small hole in the center of the cupcake to fit the strawberry; that way you'll need less frosting to hold it in place.

Step 3) Hollow out as many strawberries as you have cupcakes. I used a small paring knife and it went pretty quickly, but careful not to create any holes in the outer wall of the berry.

Step 4) Stick the hollowed out strawberries into the center of the cupcake pointy-end down.

Step 5) Poor just a little vodka (or whatever liquor you prefer) into the center. The higher the proof of the alcohol the more-flammable and longer lasting your flame is. Do this step right before serving.

Step 6) It's show time! Get a lighter and hold it near the "fuel" for a few seconds. Be patient, it will light up.

Step 7) Serve it up and amaze your guests :) Be sure they blow out the flame or wait for it to completely die before they eat it; also, the strawberry might taste a little burnt, but the cupcake will be delicious!

Enjoy!

-bon chef

Yummy Cake

So I've made this recipe a few times now and it's a winner every time! It can be adjusted to fit your taste and it's super easy while looking impressive. Introducing..... Cookie Ice Cream Cake!

What you'll need to make it:

18 oz package of small chocolate chip cookies

1/4 cup margarine, melted

2 quarts vanilla ice cream

chocolate syrup or hot fudge

Directions:

1) Crumble and crush half the cookies. Combine the crumbs with the melted margarine and press into the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Stand the remaining cookies around the edge of the pan.

2) Spread enough chocolate syrup or fudge over the crust to cover it. Freeze 15 minutes.

3) Meanwhile, soften 1 quart of ice cream in microwave or on the counter top. After the crust has chilled, spread the softened ice cream over the chocolate layer. Freeze 30 minutes.

4) Scoop the remaining quart of ice cream into balls and arrange them over the first ice cream layer. Freeze the cake until firm, about 4 hours or overnight. To serve, garnish with more syrup or fudge and sprinkle leftover cookie crumbs on top.

This recipe is very basic and can be adjusted! Change the type of cookie, the ice cream flavor, add whipped creme to the top or cherries. Play with it till you find a favorite :) Thanks for reading!

-bonchef