Cakes for a Cure: May 2010

I am not a perfectionist. It took me many years and two children to learn this nugget of information. Now that I know, I truly live differently; more freely.

I am not ultimately creative. I steal others' ideas and make them my own. Creating from scratch makes me stressed, headachey and grouchy.

I am not a great chef or baker. I am only now learning to roast a chicken and bake chocolate chip cookies that will be eaten by actual humans.

However, it is a little known fact that I love making cakes. I started 3 years ago when a playgroup friend needed a cake and our actual cake-making-super-creative friend was unavailable. She told me how to do it and wha-la: a Caterpillar. From there, I made cakes for friends' kids and my kids and baby showers, etc.

Today, I'm embarking on an ambitious endeavor of actually charging real money for my creations (that are by no means perfect or ultimately creative; although it is certainly my goal!). I'm raising money for the Susan G. Koman 3-day for the Cure breast cancer walk. (I'm also walking the 3-day in September. More on that later)

Please consider supporting and getting a cute cake too! What kind of party are you having? What cake design do you want?

Friday, May 21, 2010

Happy Confirmation day to Will and Emily- both of whom I've never met but who are certain to be lovely.

The cake is a double recipe sheet cake covered with 2 and 1/2 recipes of buttermilk frosting. I could probably add up the calories, but remember, cakes are for sharing :)

Friday, May 14, 2010

Happy 3rd Birthday Dean!!

This was my first attempt at making a cake I've already made before. I'm not super thrilled with how it turned out, but thankfully Dean loved it! He chose the writing and picked up the cake himself!

I learned a lesson in taking on too many projects in one weekend. EEK!!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

How do you spell a whistle?

Happy 5th anniversary to Cafe Soleil Tanning and Espresso- celebrating this weekend with free tanning and . . . cake.

www.cafesoleiltanning.com

Sunday, May 9, 2010

More and more Mums, Twenty four Mums

We read a lot of Dr. Seuss around here. Mum CUPCAKES!! Darling, right? And time consuming! But so worth it for some very special moms out there!! Have a great day, all you wonderful women.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Mums for Mom

As you know, I frequent the facebook. A couple days ago, I gently reminded my friends that Mother's day was coming and cupcakes/cakes are always a good idea. I got a few takers! I made this buttercream white cake with marshmallow mums for Carole. Happy mother's day all!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Mill Creek garage sale fever

The city of Mill Creek is serious about their garage sales. If you can't beat them, join them. We sold about 200 hotdogs, 4 dozen cupcakes, half a tub of licorice, and loads of cookies! Big thanks go out to Aaron's mom, Nancy and our niece Emilie who rocked the childcare for the day! What a blessing to focus on work and know my boys were happy and safe. Also, special thanks to Barb for the use of her driveway and for donating all the hotdogs, buns and condiments!

Garage sale fever

Tis the season for garage sales! We began with one in our neighborhood before moving on to the more professional mill creek sales. Who could resist adding cute photos of my boys enjoying the sale at our house!

Pink Ribbon Cupcakes

We've done a few garage sales in the past couple weeks for fundraising. I made some cute, super-simple pink ribbons out of fondant and stuck them on frosted cupcakes and wha-la, cupcakes for a cause.

Cakes for a Cure