Enjoying the damp, dark quiet of an unremarkable night, I’m walking alone on the sidewalk. It seems to move beneath my feet like a giant treadmill and I find myself feeling, although mobile, quite stationary. Lighted by street lamps and porch lights, the path ahead is clearly defined, empty, and normal; but somehow it seems…
How to Frost a Cake
So, you want to learn how to frost a cake? There are many, many, many ways to do it. Ultimately, the technique you choose to use will be based on what makes you comfortable, but I’m hoping that this guide will give you a place to start! How to Frost a Cake A step-by-step guide…
How to Assemble a Layer Cake
Filling a cake is a pretty straightforward task, but I thought this guide might be helpful to people who are just learning to work with layer cakes. Please keep in mind that this is just my way of doing it. As you practice, you will become more and more comfortable with the process and figure…
Girly – {Maraschino Cherry Lamingtons}
Of course I like flowers and the occasional piece of chocolate, but those are great all year, so I’m not going to credit Valentine’s Day with their presence, existence or current prevalence. Oh no. But the girly color scheme? Heck yeah – I’m all over that. Poorly represented in my wardrobe, the repressed and unloved…
Sip – {Pecan Praline Cake}
After carefully checking it for lingering traces of peanut butter, I plunge the blunt-end of a butter knife into my tall thermos. A simple twirl creates a brief and sophisticated tie-dye, eventually settling into a comfortable brown with a glossy finish. As I stare blankly into the stilled thermos, I am reminded of a time…
Ride – {Heaven and Hell Cake}
Exhausted and nauseous, I wobble on weak ankles as D, C and I walk along the stables to D’s car. The paved surface below my feet is a refreshing change from that of the rest of the fairgrounds. The smoothness is, admittedly, a little disorienting; after being thrown and flipped for the better part of…