Hopefully you’re here, following along with the creation of this week’s wedding cake. I posted the inspiration, design, and ideas for you last night, and today I’ve been in the process of implementation. This is the bottom layer. It’s 12 inches round, so, on the smaller side for a cake to feed over 200. However, […]
If someone had told me 3 years ago that I would be spending my summer in cake batter and fondant – and making money doing it – I’d have laughed at you. THIS was the first cake I ever “really” attempted – for my grandmother. Three summers ago. All from a box, even the icing. […]
Could it be? Could it be that I, Susan Whetzel, have created the official State Cookie of Virginia? Well, maybe. While it may not (currently) be Official, it IS the cookie that represents our fine Commonwealth in the Better Homes & Gardens State Cookie Competition. A couple of weeks ago, I was asked by BH&G […]
I am spoiled. Plain and simple. Take this past weekend, for prime example. I was invited back to Iowa, along with Jon, to attend the 5th Annual Iowa Corn 250 Indy Car Race, as well as hang out in Des Moines for a couple of days and enjoy all the city has to offer. We […]
I don’t have a problem with gluten. At all. So why Gluten Free Brownies? Well, this year’s Big Summer Potluck, of which I am attending, is a gluten free event. And well, it’s a potluck. So, I am working with Bob’s Red Mill to provide something deliciously gluten free. Thankfully, Bob’s sent me some of […]
First of all, I have to extend a virtual hug of thanks to Susan for allowing me to guest-post on her blog. Although I’m not a mom, I can certainly relate to her struggle to transition away from a ‘non-cooking’ lifestyle. It took me many years to learn how to ‘think out of the Lean […]
Our garden is having an amazing summer. From asparagus in April and May, to early berries, to some of the best lettuce we’ve ever had (thanks Burpee Home Gardens!), our raised beds are producing one of the best crops we’ve ever grown. And while our peppers and tomatoes are still a bit young, the zucchini […]
Outrageous Dark Chocolate Chunk Brownie Bites with Marshmallows & Dark Chocolate Drizzle The other day I was trolling around Facebook and noticed an update from Susan of She’s Becoming DoughMessTic about needing people to help her out with guest posting. I figured I’d toss my name in the hat. The criteria was simple – “something […]
It seems I don’t have a single second to turn around these days. I have a cookbook deadline, the blog to keep up, emails to answer, a house to clean, a family to take care of, and wedding cakes every weekend now that it’s summer. I’m not complaining- I love the responsibility. I just seem […]
It’s been a LONG day. I judged a cake competition this morning, along with Brandi from Bran Appetit. That was at 11. After that, I came home, made royal icing, packed my cake decorating kit, and loaded two wedding cakes into the car to deliver My first stop was the River Course, in Radford, VA. […]
I’ve never done live blogging before… So bear with me. Here’s where I am and what I am doing. I have two wedding cakes due tomorrow, one to deliver to Radford and it’s River Course, about 40 minutes from here, and one after that, to deliver to Roanoke, which is about 1 hour and 15 […]
Hi, I’m Jen from My Kitchen Addiction! I’m happy to have the opportunity to guest post for Susan this week… I’ve always admired (and swooned over!) Susan’s recipes, photography, and decorating skills, and I’m honored to have the chance to post here at She’s Becoming DoughMessTic! According to the calendar, we still have a few […]