Posts by movita beaucoup
let’s feed some people
. . . Hey there, fancy pants! I’ve got a favour to ask of you. You know, I’m pretty darn lucky to be living my dreams at baking school. Sure, I feel sick every day and cry a lot, but still – it’s wicked awesome. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that there are…
Read Morea sheep for shannon
. . . Sheep: What’s up, movita? movita: Not much, Sheep. Sheep: What’s that box for? movita: You. Sheep: Whatiddy what? movita: It’s for you. You’re going to get into that box, and then I’m going to send you to live with my friend, Shannon. Sheep: I don’t think so! That box looks pretty small……
Read More{movita’s} chili
You’ve probably been wondering. Wondering about baking school. Weeks three and four of baking school kicked my ass, complete with a total breakdown in the kitchen last Thursday. My team fell apart – we crashed and burned. Everything that could go wrong, did. I wanted to crawl into the walk-in refrigerator. And when my chef…
Read Morepumpkin carve-off 2012
. . . Do you like to compete? Sure you do. Do you follow movita’s annual pumpkin carving competition? Of course you do. Do you want to wow people with your pumpkin carving prowess this year? Hells yah, you do! This annual battle of the gourds began as a wee competition between myself and the…
Read Moreoatmeal scones topped with lavender sugar
Here’s the thing about baking school: it is equal parts exhilarating and disheartening. I wake up in the morning excited but terrified. I reek of yeast, sweat and anxiety. As soon as I think I’ve figured something out, something goes wrong. It’s an exercise in frustration – and it’s pretty overwhelming. I’m reasonably confident that…
Read Moreblueberry snacking cake
During my first week of baking school, I have learned that I know nothing. And anything I thought I knew, I didn’t. But I expected that. So, I will be stripped down and rebuilt like the bionic woman. I’ve been whisking wrong, frosting wrong, and holding my offset spatula wrong. I’ve been chopping, slicing and…
Read Moreyer dancin’ photos and some advice from movita
Today is my first day of baking school. I thought about posting a recipe or something baking-related, but it was tough to find just the right thing to express my excitement. And then I remembered that I still have a few dancing photos to share with you. And also, some words of wisdom. Because when…
Read Moreseafood chowder 2.0
I no longer blog about food. But don’t fret! You can find the recipe for Beaucoup Seafood Chowder in this ebook:
Read Morehow to make swan lake cupcake toppers
. . . As far as crafts go, this is about as easy as it gets. But you should know that the wee ballerina cupcake toppers are just that – wee. So if you don’t like finicky, elf-sized projects, or if you have gargantuan fingers, walk away. You’ve been warned. Black Swan Cupcake Toppers You…
Read Morethe ballerina bakeshop: white swan cupcakes
These White Swan Cupcakes are of the orange-infused sort, and they are topped with a cream cheese frosting. A bitter-sweet combination – like the story of the white swan. She finds her prince, but they – you know – die. The cupcakes have a gentle orange flavour, and are very moist. The cream cheese frosting…
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