i

A few weeks ago, many of you gave me terrific ideas for making 'ho ho like icing' for my friends baby shower. The cake came out ok. Everyone seemed to love it but I am to hard on myself and say only the imperfections. That's what happens when you give yourself 6 hours for baking, cooling, icing, going out to buy more ingredients, baking, cooling, icing, covering with fondant and decorating..... all in one night when you are sick. :)

Any tips or techniques would be appreciated.

This is the candy wrapper the cake was designed around



( Actual cake, under the cut )

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ICanHasCheezburger/~3/U14tnlIQorc/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/?p=209701

http://www.overheardintheoffice.com/archives/010237.html

CSR to friend: So apparently my lymphedema makes me more likely to get cancer in the future...
Boss, interrupting: That's a relief. Not that I'd wish cancer on you. More the fact that you're more likely to get it than me. I like that sort of news. We need more of that around here! (walks off).
CSR's friend: Here's HR's number.

Newcastle
England

Overheard by: Trying to hide

http://cuteoverload.com/2009/11/12/im-melting-im-me-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-elting/

http://cuteoverload.com/?p=34779

Hello all you marvelous cake decoraters! I've been an avid reader/lurker of the community for the longest time and am constantly in awe of the amazing cakes that you all create.

I am looking to learn/self teach cake decorating and my partner is willing to buy me some tools/supplies to help me get started. I've looked on various websites and I see that Wilton tools/accessories are a common theme. Are they worth the money?

Basically, what do you think are the most necessary items to get started? What are the tools you can't live without?

I live in Perth, Australia and haven't seen many shops so I think I would be ordering online.

Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Step by step recipe is here
http://truebluecook.blogspot.com/

http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/020907.html

Guido: Excuse me, miss? Miss? Have I seen you in my church?
20-something girl: No.
Guido: No, no, I definitely saw you in my church. We go to the same one.
20-something girl, sighing: Sir... If I went to any house of worship, it'd be a synagogue. And I stay as far away from those as possible. Have a nice day now.
Guido: Aaaaawww, I liiike you!

--82nd & Broadway

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ICanHasCheezburger/~3/Dhz4MbFzhkA/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/?p=209513

Alright, so I know that of the posters here, he's not the most prolific, but I've got a macro request.

I gave my father, tenorvox his copy of photoslop that has enabled him to come up with the awesome macros he's come up with. Now I ask you, people of this community, to macro my FATHER....with cats.

I've kept these requested macro pictures on topic, because he happens to be in the frame with cats! they're not the funniest pictures ever, but I do think that something could be made from them....

Also, I thought it would be a nice gift for him since he's got a seriously busy weekend. He's singing ALL the male parts in La Traviatta for the Seattle Opera this weekend. Wish him luck.

( blanks under here )

http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/020906.html

Park ranger: Boat to New Jersey to the left, New York to the right.
Guy heading to boats: Why would we ever want to go to New Jersey?
Park ranger: Good question.
K-9 cop: I guess you won't be visiting me... I'm living in exile over there.

--Liberty Island

Overheard by: ZANSR

I was hungry and I couldn't get my camera before I ate some.

Came with fries and a drink. And yes that is cheese.

http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/020905.html

Guy: I'll give you what I normally give you.
Girl #1: A toothbrush?
Girl #2: A penis in your face.

--113th & Amsterdam

( Mwah! )

http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/020904.html

Hipster chick with "valley girl" accent: Ya, like, ohmigod, ewwwwww... So I was reading Cosmo, and like, there was this story, about like, guys' confessions, you know? And like, this random guy actually said, like, "Sometimes, I rub my dick on my cat's fur, and it feels good."

--Washington Square Park

10-year-old girl to another: I bet his idea of a hot girl is the crazy cat lady across the street.

--34th St, Astoria

Overheard by: Samantha

Woman to another: I have a friend in Belgium now--we both have cats!

--One World Financial Center

Overheard by: macgeekgrl

Brunette on phone: Do you want to play with your cat or do you want to play with me?

--60th St b/w Park & Madison

Overheard by: Adam B.

20-something on cell: And when I woke up, I had no idea where I was. Then I realized I was spooning his cat.

--Houston & Broadway

Overheard by: J Cox

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ICanHasCheezburger/~3/B8dKMi_uJQg/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/?p=201813

... also known as French Onion Soup.

I've been making this for years, but kind of according to my own recipe, which was good. But tonight I took a look at Julia Child's, and I have to say she totally kicked my ass. I'm really not surprised though - the woman did write a few cookbooks, after all.


I used to use red wine to fill out the broth. Julia's uses vermouth and brandy - a distinct improvement. However, it did mean that I was stuck with some "superfluous" red wine. On a Wednesday, no less! :)

( Recipe! )

See more at The Cast-Iron Darling!

i'm trying to use up all the ingredients in my freezer and cupboard. can i prepare pearl barley and dried lentils in the crock? thanks!

So, I threw all my usual chili ingredients in the crock this morning before showering. Turned it on low (10 hours) and gave it a little taste after about an hour, right before I left for work. Umm.. HOT! Guess I was a little too heavy on the cayenne/chili powder/crushed red pepper... I like it pretty dang spicy, but this had LOTS of kick to it already, and I know it's only going to get spicier while cooking all day. And I've got company to eat this tonight! They're like me--they enjoy the heat--but I'm thinking this is going to be close to nuclear by the time it's ready. I'd really rather not kill my company with this stuff.

Any suggestions on how to tone down the heat a bit? I've heard adding sugar helps, but I'm so afraid I'll add too much and it'll be gross. Anyone? Anyone?

Hello, everyone. I'm really excited to be posting my VERY FIRST AFTER PICTURES! My home is 1950 cypress built. When I got the house, pretty much everything was pink (including the molding). What started out as a little project became a pain in the neck for me and my dad and a gut job.

In the end, I wanted something relaxing that would not overwhelm such a small space. I added a touch of royalty for my little girl, and voila.



( before & after! )

Thanks for looking!

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ICanHasCheezburger/~3/_XZtkyU08yA/

http://icanhascheezburger.com/?p=207544