The “Hungry” Hubby and I got up at 5am this morning. I had some cupcakes to frost and glaze plus we had to pack the macarons in little polka-dot packs of three. HH started snapping pictures of me piping cream…
Entries Tagged as 'Other Food stuff'
See you at the Farmer’s Market!
April 18th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Other Food stuff
If you are in Richmond , Va tomorrow please stop by the 17th Street Farmer’s Market. I will be having macarons available, flavors tomorrow are chocolate,pistachio, vanilla , hazelnut and raspberry. I plan to have chocolate and carrot cupcakes too…that…
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Some Business changes
April 9th, 2008 · 5 Comments · Other Food stuff
I realize when you start a new business , some areas are moving targets and you really cannot second guess all of your customers buying habits. I know there are companies that do this survey and statistical analysis but at…
Beignet Wednesday at Louisiana Flair reminder
April 8th, 2008 · 12 Comments · Other Food stuff
For my own selfish reasons that I want Louisiana Flair to keep offering beignets on Wednesdays mornings 7:30 to 10:00 am (or is it 10:30am), please support Beignet Wednesdays at Chef Nate’s wonderful restaurant. And in case you have not…
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My 15 minutes of fame on Richmond Magazine
March 31st, 2008 · 6 Comments · Other Food stuff
About a couple of weeks ago, Richmond Magazine approached me and asked me if I would like to participate in their special Dine issue for Spring/Summer. The main question was where was my go-to place to eat. Hmmn… playing favorites…
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No Daring Baker’s post
March 30th, 2008 · 12 Comments · Other Food stuff
Sorry, no Daring Baker’s challenge completed – it was quite hectic this past month. Anyway, I’m blogging from San Francisco so this is going to be short. I’m here visiting with friends who just moved to this beautiful city and…
It’s Macaron Day!!!
March 20th, 2008 · 11 Comments · Other Food stuff
…in Paris. If you are in the pâtisserie central of the world , don’t forget to stop by Pierre Herme’s shop for three free macarons plus a red macaron to raise money for charity. Feel free to buy more… 
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In Vino No Cupcakes
March 10th, 2008 · 26 Comments · Other Food stuff
I’ve never seen such cupcake tragedy. The tops were crisped, cracked and sunken in. The crumb almost had no structure. What happened? Flashback 2 hours earlier. A glass of wine was waiting for me as I came home from some…
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A preview of Jamon Iberico de Bellota at La Tienda
February 26th, 2008 · 7 Comments · Other Food stuff
I just figured this out a few a months ago but the nationally known La Tienda is actually located in Toano, VA – a mere 50 minute drive from Richmond! Anyway, I got into work today and got this email…
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Cupcakes now available at Petites Bouchees
February 24th, 2008 · 21 Comments · Other Food stuff
After the successful debut of this cupcake trio at a friend’s chili-cookoff, I thought it best to kick my ass into gear and get my business site updated with this new offering. I was not able to take a picture…
