Small Measures: Homemade Chai. When I was living in Washington, D.C., in my early 20s, two tandem events turned me into a homemade chai tea-maker.
First, I was working as a retail clerk at a natural foods store with a juice and coffee bar. In an attempt to curb my coffee consumption, for nearly each shift I worked I’d order a hot chai and take it back to my station. And although I’d drink it, I found it to be far, far too sweet, as it came from a prepared, pre-sweetened mix. Second, and almost equally without fail (I can be quite the creature of habit), every Saturday or Sunday morning (whichever one I wasn’t working), I’d hop on my bike and head over to the Teaism in Dupont Circle.
Devoted to the teas of the world and their attendant cuisines, I’d order a bowl of Irish oats, a ginger scone and a mug of the restaurant’s exquisitely delicious, perfectly spiced, not-too-sweet hot chai. Read the full post after the jump . . . A Perfect Mug of Chai The Goods The Deal. Great Cake Recipes: Layer Cake Recipes - Martha Stewart. Make Your Own Cake Pops. Have you tried a cake pop yet?
They are simply delicious and the perfect alternative to a huge slice of wedding cake. Surprisingly enough, you can easily make them yourself, for your guests or just because. Thanks to Los Angeles wedding baker Sweet E’s Bakeshop we have simple instructions on how to make your own cake pops. Read on for the step by step instructions.
As an added bonus, all Wedding Chicks readers will receive 10% off their wedding order of $500.00 or more. A special thanks to Los Angeles wedding photographer Braedon Photography for capturing these delicious treats. Another special thanks to Sweet E’s Bakeshop for teaching us how to make cake pops and to Braedon Photography for photographing them. Step One: Bake your favorite cake mix (follow the instructions listed on the box). Step Two: Once the cake is cooled, cut off the crust and crumble the soft cake into a large mixing bowl. Step Three: While the cakepop balls are in the freezer, you can melt your chocolate. Wedding Blog: Smores Bar Desserts.
Today, many brides and grooms are incorporating more of their own personal style into their wedding day.
Many couples feel if they are going to spend thousands of dollars on this day, it should be one that they will enjoy and one that is filled with all things that they enjoy. So, when I ran across the idea of having a S’mores Bar during a wedding reception, I immediately fell head over heels in love … It is such a warm, family friendly idea (reminds me of the times spent telling stories around the campfire). It is an idea that has definitely been preserved over the years and lately is seems to have had a ‘face-lift’. photo credit: ellybevents.comPin it You can now see a s’mores bar literally on a bar set in rocks with burners serving as your flame source.
Photo credit: ellybevents.comPin it photo credit: ellybevents.comPin it photo credit: 100percentcottam-austin.blogspot.comPin it photo credit: www.carolinetran.netPin it Interested in a more classic style s’mores bar? Cynthia Martyn Events Blog. The Sweetest Occasion. I love this fun idea from Amanda of Bake It Pretty – cupcake fondue!
Really, what could be better than dipping mini cupcakes in frosting and topping them with a rainbow of sprinkles and pretty sugars? I am thinking about nothing. This would be a fun idea for a kids party or for a party of kids at heart. Get the recipe and the how-to at Pintsize Social. {Photos from Bake It Pretty via Pintsize Social.}