Monthly Archives: September 2011

Getting to know our neighbors…

Last night we participated in a progressive dinner in order to get to know our neighbors. I more than happily agreed to host the dessert portion of the meal.  On the menu….cream puffs, almond pound cake cupcakes with salty caramel … Continue reading

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orange you gonna have some cake?

I wanted to experiment with different colors and with using my piped flowers.  Oranges are difficult….

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I can’t wait for an occasion to bake a pie!  I’ll let you know when the time comes….

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Check back soon for lagers and stouts.

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singing in the shower….blurp…blurp…blurp

The yeast is very active today.  Watching the bubbles form is hypnotizing….. The temperature is just over 80 degrees here in NY.  We are keeping the beer in the tub for the next couple of days in order to keep … Continue reading

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