I have been crazy busy... and sorta all over the place in the kitchen! I figured I would share just a few of my projects as of late... hopefully more details and recipes to follow!
This is a cake I did for a young man joining the Air Force. That is their logo. (or, my sloppy version of it anyway) This cake was a monster... I think eight layers all together. I am hoping they took pictures and email me so I can share!
An order I just finished up today... that I need to ship tomorrow. A whole bunch of Super Mario cookies!
A practice cake for a project I have coming up. I am going to be changing a LOT of things about this design! I used my version of royal icing and I do not like the shiny look.. and I think I am going to change up the colors. Maybe the size.
Ugh! Probably everything. :)
So thats a little glimpse into my life... I actually have two projects coming up really soon. (next week!) And I cant wait to share them with you. But not yet. I must keep you in suspense so you will want to come back.
Okay I cant keep a secret worth a darned... its Cookies and Cupcakes!! I have been wanting to do some cupcakes forever.. and I just learned a new technique I cant wait to show you.
There may even be a fun tutorial... we shall see!
I LOVE coming to your blog and seeing what you've been up to in the kitchen. You're so talented... always coming up with something new to do.
Can't wait to see what your cupcake decorating hints are. I am forever making cupcakes for various events for my kids! :)
Blessings,
kari
Posted by: Kari | May 17, 2010 at 10:29 PM
I love those cookies!! awesome job as always!
Posted by: libby | May 17, 2010 at 10:29 PM
love the cookies and I know the cake is going to be beautiful..can't wait to see your cupcakes..
Posted by: pamela ponder | May 17, 2010 at 10:33 PM
I love it ALL!! Everytime I see a new post I get so excited. I keep thinking I will try some of your ideas. But with four young children and another on the way, my decorating whim will have to wait for another day, or year!! I will just keep enjoying all your fun creations!!! I have an idea about the cookies that I won. I want to use them when we have the baby. I wil have a c-section so I can tell you when it will be and I can have them at the hospital to celebrate with all our visitors!! It will be so much fun!! But now I must wait until Oct. for that!
Posted by: Amanda Sikes | May 17, 2010 at 10:38 PM
If you blink really fast when you look at the cake...weird things happen.
Posted by: Kate | May 17, 2010 at 10:44 PM
OH! I'm excited to see your cupcake tutorial because my daughter wants me to make cupcakes for her party too!! LOL
Oh...and I'm sending you your check tomorrow!!!!! I can't wait!!!
Posted by: Alicia | May 17, 2010 at 11:12 PM
Mmmm...I have had cupcakes on the brain lately! Can't wait!
Beautiful cakes and fun cookies! Wish I could be your sous chef for a day!
Posted by: Londa | May 17, 2010 at 11:40 PM
I'm loving the pic of all those Super Mario cookies. My son just ordered Mario Galaxy 2 today online, and it's all he can talk about!
Posted by: MommyTopics.com | May 18, 2010 at 01:54 AM
Looove the cookies! And yayy for the upcoming Manda cupcakes!! :D Yes please to the fun tutorial!! You are so creative and talented with everything you bake, you always give me baking inspiration :)
Posted by: Aimee | May 18, 2010 at 03:14 AM
oooooh!! waiting for your cupcakes!! Uou know I've asked my colleagues who will be returning to the US for the summer break to bring back some cupcake liners. The ones here in India are too flimsy. yay!!! I cant wait to try it out.
Posted by: scatterbrain | May 18, 2010 at 04:57 AM
I think the cake that you want to change looks really cool!! I still can't wait to see what you do with it. :)
Posted by: Jessica | May 18, 2010 at 05:39 AM
Great stuff! Ever get tired of making 4,675,742 of the same cookie?
You may get this question a lot, but what do you do with all the cakes you don't use or mess up on? For example, your practice cake (love that deep dark blue color, by the way).
Posted by: Jessica (j-wood photography) | May 18, 2010 at 07:55 AM
great job! My son is actually thinking of joining the Air Force! So I loved that cake! Our family is also a big Mario fan!! Loved the cookies! You are so talented. I look forward to see what you come up with next!! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Joy Ellis | May 18, 2010 at 08:02 AM
Awesome job! My girls love the cookies, they are big Mario fans. Super cute.
Posted by: Renee | May 18, 2010 at 08:39 AM
WOW! Great job on everything!! How did you make the cookies? Did you use a circle, then manually cut around the face? Y
Posted by: Bradnashley | May 18, 2010 at 09:38 AM
The super mario cookies are really adorable. And I like the navy blue on the cake. So what changes are you going to make that brought on the ugh?
Can't wait to read about your cupcakes!
Posted by: Barbara | May 18, 2010 at 09:44 AM
So, what is the practice cake for, my dear? I think it's kind of plane on top, but I do like the dots on bottom. And what did you put in the middle of the air force cake? Come on! I know you did! :)
Posted by: Michelle | May 18, 2010 at 10:31 AM
You're right -- looks like shit! LOL
Posted by: Joshua Rachman | May 18, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Sorry -- I was just joking above! Much better than I ever hope to do.....!
Posted by: Joshua Rachman | May 18, 2010 at 12:15 PM
We love your stuff and will be looking forward to more pictures and more creations!
Posted by: Mary | May 18, 2010 at 12:15 PM
I can't get over those mushroom cookies. I love me some Mario :)
Posted by: Kaitlin | May 18, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Amanda- I saw the title of your post and thought I had written it! Our entire life is Air Force (husband is active duty), Mario (my son is OBSESSED) and cakes (that would be me). I found you through Bake@350 and love love your blog and ideas. Although I will not show my son your Mario cookies, because then I'll be in the kitchen all night!
Posted by: Susannah | May 18, 2010 at 01:58 PM
where did you find the cookie cutters for the mario cookies? great job...come see me over at www.bakingwithashley.blogspot.com
Posted by: ashley | May 18, 2010 at 04:25 PM
I cut out each cookie by hand! :)
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | May 18, 2010 at 05:43 PM
Every single one by hand? You are so dedicated!!!
Posted by: Kate | May 18, 2010 at 08:32 PM
I absolutely love your practice cake. As much as you hate the colour, size, and glossiness, I love it. Your handiwork is fantastic. I'm going to have to start practicing if I want to get anywhere with cakes!
Posted by: Alex Erynn | May 18, 2010 at 09:10 PM
The practice cake is amazing! How in the world did you keep those lines straight? Great job! And those cookies are adorable.
Posted by: abby | May 19, 2010 at 07:26 AM
I am so in love with the Super Mario cookies!
Posted by: Katie | May 19, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Wow, how did you do all those dots on the cake without going bonkers?!? So straight and symmetrical! :)
Posted by: Sue | May 19, 2010 at 10:34 AM
LOL I almost DID go bonkers! That is why I was so crushed when it didnt turn out as beautifully as I had imagined. Next time... I will plan it out better!
Be blessed!
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | May 19, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Wowwwwwwww. How did you do the icing for the mario cookies because they look perfect!!
Posted by: Vanessa | May 19, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Here is little tutorial Vanessa!
http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2010/02/sugar-cookie-decorating-101.html
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | May 19, 2010 at 10:59 AM
oh my, the mario cookies are adorable! I'm also loving your test cake, it's so striking!
Posted by: Taz | May 19, 2010 at 06:21 PM
i just discovered your blog and i LOVE IT.
it's probably THEE cutest thing that exists on the internet.
i look forward to an upcoming diy!!!
Posted by: Vanilla Cardamom | May 19, 2010 at 08:41 PM
I just love your Super Mario Bros cookies! And I hope we get to see more of the Airforce cake. I'm also very interested in what you are going to do to tweak that cake. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Maranda | May 20, 2010 at 10:52 AM
You are so amazingly talented!!! Cake, cookies, cupcakes...I can't wait to see everything!
I was telling kiddo about your Mario cookies this week...I could just see his little mind working. "Hmmm...wonder if I can trade MY cookie maker mom for that COOL Mario cookie maker mom." You may be getting a call.
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | May 22, 2010 at 05:13 PM
i really like your practice cake! and the super mario cookies are super cute ;-)
Posted by: Grapefruit | May 25, 2010 at 05:01 AM
I love your blog!!!
Congratulations , everything looks delicious!!!
Posted by: Ari | Apr 16, 2011 at 02:06 PM