County Fair Take Two!

It's my second year in a row entering the Alameda County Fair and I just finished both this morning!
I'm sure you all recognize Marvin the Martian:

 And some of you know of Charlotte from Ghost Girl:

What do you think?

Penguins!

For Arthur's birthday:

I am THE WORST BLOGGER IN THE WORLD!

But enough about me, here's what you missed:

It's Wednesday!

So, since school started I, of course, have been busy. I did make a cake for my boyfriend's birthday, a non-laborious xkcd cake that was good, but a bit dry :P Baker's club has yet to start up, and I don't have any pictures to share. At the moment, just easing my way into school. I promise spectacular things to come though, as I have a Miyazaki themed cake coming soon!

Well, that could have been better...

Just got back from my first catering experience, less than thrilled with the results. Lots of left-overs and "Ew the icing's all gross, scrape it off!" Which, no it was not "gross" it was made of cream cheese, no it's not "melted" it's just not fancily iced like the store bought plastic many of you third graders are unfortunately accustomed to, and yes it's "supposed" to be purple. *sigh* not feeling my best at the moment, I feel like I need another job just to prove I can do better...

Making Promises I can and can't keep

SO once again I will not be able to update on Wednesday, as I'm leaving for camp. However, dispite my ridiculous travel schedual, I'm booked to cater a tea party for a friend soon! Updates and pictures when it happens, as well as an upcoming entry for Threadcakes and a Tardis cake (phonebooth for those not Dr. Who savvy).

In my defense, I thought yesterday was Tuesday

Anyway, for my weekly post I'd like to advertise for the WHS Baker's Club event for the Great American Bake Sale! It will be held on Washington High School's campus August 5, during the class of 13 car wash. Please support ending child hunger!

Problems and Promises

So I seem to be encountering some technical difficulties with not being able to publish my photos.
*seconds later* It works!
ALSO
since I have turned into a lazy person and leave months and months between posts, regaurdless of whether or not I've done anything, I solemly swear from this day forward I shall post once a week whether I have anything to say or not and the day of the posting shall be Wednesday! So prepare your blather filters, but I promise, it will be about cake. :)

Tea Pot cake

So Here they are, my cakes for the fair, Uglydoll cake pics will follow :)

Ugly Doll cake Pics!

Contemplating the Future

So, after entering two cakes in the Alameda County fair and winning first place, best in class, and best in show, I've been thinking. Just a few days after winning, I got an offer to make teacup cupcakes for a tea party. Should I start my own business? And if so, what should I call it?
(pictures of the cakes will be posted when I stop being lazy and dump my iPhone photos)

So, while all my friends were showered with electronics on Christmas, I was given an airbrush and food safe dyes. This was my first opportunity to use it, and what a strange one it was, The Flying Spaghetti Monster. (I'd like to say that the subject of this cake does in no way represent my spiritual views) Nevertheless, I am proud of the way it turned out. Who knew you could make fondant spaghetti in a meat grinder?

Pikachu recap and cupcakes

So, since I didn't give much info on how Pikachu was made, here it is. He is/was a six layer vanilla cake with vanilla icing, with rice crispie treat ears and hands. He took three days (I was pacing myself) and a lot of fondant :P
On a different note, black Friday sales found me a new cupcake cookbook! I tried the "cinnamon puff" cupcakes for a picnic and they were spectacular! (even in mini version) I plan on making them again during Christmas break (they'd be delicious with hot chocolate)

Pikachu!

I just finished my first character cake! had a bit of trouble with proportions as you can see (didn't think fondant made things that much bigger), but for the most part he's pretty cute. I'm proud of the face :)

2nd Cake for Auction

Yesterday I successfully completed cake number 2 of the weekend, thus wrapping up what turned out not to be such a hectic two days after all. I'm very pleased with this one :)

Rose Cake Pics

Busy Busy Busy

For months this blog has laid dormant, but no more! Fresh from the oven, I bring you the busiest four day weekend of my life. I have to prepare two cakes for a cake auction Saturday night. Today I'm working on a three tiered vanilla cake, decorated with white fondant, and gum paste roses (made in advance, 3 1/2 hours :P). Pictures and more up dates later.

Serenity Pics

Well, I've procrastinated long enough... I actually ended up with a respect for this cake despite the fact it claimed my favorite shirt with black icing stains. Would have posted the pictures sooner, but had a death in the family :( So here they are, my best effort at creating the shiniest ship in the 'verse :) not the best pics, better ones on the way

Serenity Recap

Well, there were lessons learned...
1 it's waaaaaaaaay bigger than it should be
2 it's rounder than it should be
but we'll see what happens at the party...
pictures will be posted afterwards

Serenity Day 1

Didn't get as much done today as I'd hoped, so tomorrow is do or die. I was able to carve the styrofoam parts and glue them on, but my attempts to cover the engines in rice crispy treats ultimately failed, so I've got some modling chocolate setting up for a different take on it. Baked the cakes and they're ready for carving tomorrow.