Rose Cupcakes

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:22:47 +0000

Here is a baking tip just in time for Spring!

Using a 1m baking tip fill frosting bag with desired frosting.Take a cupcake, starting in the middle swirl counter clockwise for a beautiful rosette design on your cupcake.

New Orleans Comfort

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:20:57 +0000

Bourbon Street Bar & Grill Restaurant is a great place for a taste of New Orleans cuisine!

Stop by and let us know what you think!

Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

346 West 46th Street

New York, NY 10036

A King Filling

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:43:51 +0000

Here is a quick recipe that is used for the Mardi Gras King cake but its so delicious you can use it with any cake!

Ingredients:

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup melted butter

Directions:

Combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chopped pecans, 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup raisins. Pour 1/2 cup melted butter over the cinnamon mixture and mix until crumbly.

Mardi Gras Party

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:56:25 +0000

Beautiful masks and feathers with Mardi Gras colored florals are sure to add that New Orleans party pop to your wedding or Sweet 16. It is easy for a theme such as this to become cheesy, be sure to keep in mind-Less is more!

The Colors of Mardi Gras

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:41:19 +0000

In 1872, the Kind of Carnival chose the official Mardi Gras colors that are still used today.

Purple for justice

Green for faith

Gold for power

Mardi Gras Cupcakes

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:23:45 +0000

Here is a great recipe for some fun color filled Mardi Gras cupcakes!

Ingredients

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix

1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

2/3 cup canola oil

1/3 cup sugar

4 eggs

3 tablespoons each lemon, lime and grape gelatin powder

Vanilla frosting

Purple, green and yellow sprinkles

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, oil, sugar and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Divide evenly among three bowls.

Stir one flavor of gelatin powder into each bowl until blended. Fill paper-lined muffin cups with 2 tablespoons of each flavored batter.

Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost and decorate with sprinkles.

Romantic Restaurants

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:50:44 +0000

According to NYC Travel, Union Square Cafe is one of the most romantic restaurants in New York City. Where is the most romantic place you have been too?

Have never been to Union Square Cafe? Give it a try! Their food is delicious!

Union Square Cafe
21 E. 16th St.
(Between Fifth Ave. and Union Sq. West )
212-243-4020

Love Story

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:04:00 +0000

Valentine’s Day is the most popular day for wedding proposals!!

Tell us about your wedding proposal!!

Nutella Cupcakes

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:45:48 +0000

Here is a fun baking tip: Try mixing a spoonful of Nutella in your cupcake batter before baking! It’s guaranteed to be delicious!

For the Love of Chocolate

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:16:21 +0000

There are those that say chocolate is an aphrodisiac. Whether you believe that or not there is no question that chocolate is linked to love. Especially with Valentine’s Day around the corner all the stores are filled with boxes of chocolate!

The Mayans created a ritual beverage made from cocoa mixed with water, black pepper, vanilla and spices, which was shared during marriage ceremonies. This provided one of the first links between chocolate and romance.

Incorporate Nutella in desserts for your Venetian hour or send a jar of nutella love home with your guests!