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Entries Tagged as 'Petites Bouchees'

October 23rd, 2009 · 37 Comments · Cupcake Projects, Desserts, Macaron Chronicles

Cupcakes and macarons
Cupcakes and macarons seem to be the dessert of choice this October. I had so much fun making these and thought you all would want to see what this obsessive macaron maker was up to. The above dessert table was for a bead store opening. The Fandangled Bead store is located at the [...]

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May 20th, 2009 · 16 Comments · Local Food Musings

I’ve had blogger’s block before but this recent case is the worst of the lot. A girl can only have so much brain power and it doesn’t help if it is filled with thoughts of macarons and cupcakes – those…

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December 10th, 2008 · 10 Comments · Macaron Chronicles

I was meaning to have a post of the apple tart I was so in love with here. But the kitchen gods were not smiling and it did not turn out the way I remembered it to be. I also…

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October 5th, 2008 · 51 Comments · Macaron Chronicles

A couple of months ago, during a foodie potluck to celebrate Piet’s awesome grill, I got to know fellow Daring Baker, Sketchy of Sketchy’s Kitchen and his wife Jen. They asked me how the business was going and I said…

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August 24th, 2008 · 51 Comments · Uncategorized

I’m slowly getting back into the groove of the business again. I did not realize how hard it was to get back into the swing of things after a long break. I was afraid I would lose my macaron mojo…

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July 16th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Uncategorized

I will be closing my shop for the month of August and will reopen September 1st. I’ve already hinted of new macaron flavors in a previous post but will now be adding new cupcake flavors as well. There MIGHT be…

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April 24th, 2008 · 29 Comments · Macaron Chronicles

In their May issue, Richmond Magazine has assembled a list of little-known food treats that they thought should get more exposure. I am very tickled that my macarons made the list! And their photographer took such a great picture of…

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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…

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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…

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January 29th, 2008 · 51 Comments · Other Food stuff

What’s that?! What was that I said? Yes, my dear friends, I am pleased to announce that I have taken a leap of faith. This food blog has turned a non-baker who couldn’t whip egg whites if her life depended…

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