Soul Mates...

The ways of the human heart are very strange.  We look for riches amidst scarcity, we yearn for fame at the most in-opportune time frames and we strive to prove we are invincible during our most vulnerable moments in life.  And the most amazing aspect about the human heart is that despite all odds it can thrive on a thing called love- the type that is eternal and soul satisfying and not merely related to physical attractiveness or monetary gains.  A love that is pure and holds true for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health and for better or worse...These words are repeated during every marriage vow to spell out to new couples the secret recipe for success, and if they are able to follow them, they may, in time perhaps realize that they have indeed found their true soul mates.  For, there is not a gift more special at a wedding than finding a soul mate to carry one through this journey called life.

Here's wishing all my family members, friends and supporters a very merry Christmas and a lucky new year ahead.  This was a white bridal shower cake depicting the first set of gifts exchanged by the young couple in fondant artwork (an iPhone and a tool kit).  May they find themselves to be blessed for the rest of their lives.

Bugga Bugga Baby

A mellow lemon cake layered with apricot-pineapple preserve and topped with butter-cream frosting/fondant decor. 

Warm Monkey Delight

I am a wee bit late this year, but typically December is the month I bake my 'appreciation' for my family, friends and colleagues.  This year's spread starts with this delightful monkey bread.  It's an American favorite cinnamon-bread that's sweet, sticky, gooey  and pulls apart in small bite sized pieces.  I created my own version by layering the bread with nuts and raisins soaked in Jamaican rum.  I haven't the faintest clue why this delightful treat is called monkey bread and honestly I don't care. All I know is that even if you called this a hippo bread it would make you salivate and go for that cup of hot coffee on a cold and frosty morning.  

This one I baked for my colleagues.  Thanks for your help and support all year long and for making it fun going into work even though it often seemed like the sky was falling...Cheers to the team!