tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80085051078936438982024-03-05T21:31:47.180-05:00SweetTreats By JenJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-53025079891297002502012-05-22T21:41:00.001-04:002012-05-22T21:47:23.970-04:00Save the Arts in Upper Darby...WE NEED YOUR HELP!This post doesn't exactly have much to do with cakes but I feel compelled to educate my followers on an issue that is near and dear to my heart.<br />
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For the past four years, I've had the privilege to teach Reading and Mathematics Intervention in Upper Darby School District at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Recently, with state funding cuts and much of the district's funding being handed over to charter schools, Upper Darby School District is being forced to eliminate the arts in ten elementary schools and two middle schools. In 2012-2013 and beyond all Art, Music, Gym and Library classes will be omitted from the regular days schedule. Therefore, primary classroom teachers will be responsible for implementing those state standards within their classrooms.<br />
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I fear not only for my fellow educators, but also for the children who are being deprived of diverse learning. Without these creative outlets, student achievement and engagement will decrease, and students could potentially explore other activities including at-risk behavior. Not only that, but teachers will experience increased pressure to incorporate all of these needs, that teacher burn-out is inevitable.<br />
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As a very creative and energetic child myself, art, music and gym were my favorite subjects in school. I was not the most confident student when it came to academics, for I struggled with comprehension, concentration and general whole-group instruction. When I was able to express my understanding of content learning through integrating physical, artistic or musical talents into projects, that's where I felt I shined.<br />
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The arts promoted a creative outlet for me. I felt I had more confidence in those classes which lead to self discovery, an increase in problem solving skills and innovation. Without the arts programs in my school growing up, I doubt I would have been able to develop the talents that lead me to where I am today.<br />
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So Help me Save the Arts in Upper Darby School District. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.change.org/petitions/save-upper-darby-arts-www-saveudarts-org?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition&utm_term=share_page_mobile">Please Sign and Share this Petition</a></span>, The youth of America and our nation are at risk!<br />
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-88635174654065901322012-04-12T22:55:00.000-04:002012-04-12T22:55:59.650-04:00I'm Back Baby!After a much needed break, I'm back for your viewing pleasure.<div><br />
</div><div>I am now opening the flood gates and accepting orders for the end of May, all of June, and throughout the summer. However, due to the 8 weddings we have this year, some weekends may not be available. </div><div>(Nick's in 2 and I'm in 3…yikes!)</div><div><br />
<div>Thanks for toughing out my dry spell. For once I was selfish and had an amazing 2 months spent traveling, entertaining, wining, dining, and preparing for life's latest adventures with all the people who mean the most to me.</div><div><br />
</div><div>So I'm officially back and ready to make some amazing cakes (and cupcakes!)</div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-11178653047738235042012-02-29T22:04:00.000-05:002012-02-29T22:04:59.582-05:00Taking a break…..<div>Life has recently brought about some new experiences and surprising opportunities! That being said, Sweet Treats will no longer be taking orders until further notice. </div><div><br />
<div>I want to Thank my loyal customers and fans. Please continue to check my blog for updates in the future. <div><br />
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I will be baking the following flavors this week (8/1/11):<br />
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Vanilla/Vanilla<br />
Chocolate/Vanilla<br />
Snickers<br />
Oreo Cookie<br />
Vanilla/Peanut Butter<br />
Red Velvet/Cream Cheese<br />
Strawberry Velvet<br />
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Cupcake 6/packs are $15 each. Please email sweetsbyjen@gmail.com with your order no later than <b>Thursday August, 2011 by noon.</b><br />
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Pick up will be available for Saturday morning at 11am.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-52552122690382579662011-07-18T15:19:00.002-04:002011-07-18T15:29:58.363-04:00Summer Treats....Lately I've been so focused on expanding the business that I've been awful with updating my latest cakes. Here are a fewof the cakes I've worked on in the past two months:<br />
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To start us off...this past weekend, dear friends; Dan and Maria were married at the Chester County Historical Society. As a gift to them, I prepared a sampling of my goodies to be displayed at the rehearsal dinner. I tied in the theme of "love birds" as well as the vibrant colors of orange and magenta into these signature desserts.<br />
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</div> Snickers and Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes with Monogram and Hand Painted Love-birds toppers.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor. May your lives be filled with love and "Sweet" moments, all the days of your lives!</span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-20912985683118023432011-06-27T10:42:00.000-04:002011-06-27T10:42:16.997-04:00Wine and SportsRecently I did two orders for 30th birthday parties; one was a wine themed party, and another was a Philadelphia sports themed party.<br />
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If you've ever loved or are in love you'll understand!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cupcake Shooter are Cupcakes in a Push Pop dispenser. Perfect for all ages and ocassions!</div><div><br />
<div>These bring me back to the summer days as a kid when the "Jack and Jill" truck would come chiming down our block every evening. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Shoots come in any combination of cake flavors, filling, and icing. Decorative Sprinkles can also be added.</div><div>Shooters start at $3 each with a minimum purchase of 12 shooters.<br />
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My Bridal Shower Cookie Favors are just what you need to really WOW your guests. Who wants another candle or coaster, give your guests a Sweet Treat they'll be sure to LOVE!<br />
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All cookies are hand-baked to perfection with my signature Sugar Cookie Recipe. Each one is hand-decorated to match your decor, theme, or colors. Everything is customized for your specific event!<br />
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Check out some of the fun favors I've done lately:<br />
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10 years old is a Big Birthday, so why not have the Coolest birthday cake to commemorate the occasion. Jaxon wanted non-other than our beloved Phanatic to celebrate in style. (Not to mention, the Phanatic was just name the #1 Mascot in all of Sports! )<br />
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The Lee's are a very down to earth and friendly family. It was a true pleasure to work with them and I was honored to help create a wonderful memory for Jaxon!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Happy 10th Birthday Jaxon</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>Go PHILLIES!</b></span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-76860897840675431582011-04-26T22:54:00.002-04:002011-04-26T23:34:51.979-04:00Tuesday Tips 4/26So I ordered a few new tools. Once they come in I'll update how they work.<br />
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Here's what I'm trying out this month:<br />
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This <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nifty-Home-Products-Baking-Insert/dp/B0018DYW84/ref=lh_ni_t">Baking rack</a> insert will give me more room in my oven for cake/cookies.<br />
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I also got this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Linden-Sweden-Bakers-Adjustable-Cooling/dp/B00076VGQ4/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_cart_4">Cooling Rack</a>, another $20 for more counter space.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sorry For the Lack of Posts the last two weeks. I was swamped with orders then went on vacation in the Wonderful town of Boston. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While there, I did a little researching.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Agy2uD-WtyuocFPwKpJM3skA8hGevn7_qTbsXjJccai_pz0Y2EAcHcmcTOTjKQirngZec58XFEyJf_z4P0CEtqWl8Ape1daXzf8SxHbvyJWNRZr4OnzZpGGKZvrOa-ov-W3_p-8qxww/s1600/174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Agy2uD-WtyuocFPwKpJM3skA8hGevn7_qTbsXjJccai_pz0Y2EAcHcmcTOTjKQirngZec58XFEyJf_z4P0CEtqWl8Ape1daXzf8SxHbvyJWNRZr4OnzZpGGKZvrOa-ov-W3_p-8qxww/s320/174.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We visited <a href="http://www.sweetcupcakes.com/">Sweet Cupcakery</a> and their cupcakes were fabulous! (My favorite was Red Velvet, while Nick fell in love with the place, the cheesecake cupcake and the counter girl!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">Have a Great Rest of the week.....It's a very exciting one for me, check back soon to see why!</span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-70323364170741461712011-04-26T22:01:00.000-04:002011-04-26T22:01:49.123-04:00Spring FeverI've been so busy with Spring babies and wedding showers lately that I haven't had the time to update my latest cakes. After a much needed vacation, I'm refreshed and ready to get back to business.<br />
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Here are some of the cakes I have been up to this month....<br />
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Bridal Showers<br />
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</div> Kids Parties<br />
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Babies<br />
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Celebration Cakes<br />
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<ul><li>Persistence</li>
<li>Passion</li>
<li>Personality</li>
<li>Positivity</li>
<li>Partnership</li>
<li>Plan</li>
<li>Profit</li>
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It's an awesome website that inspires and motivates!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">what you love. Forget Plan B... If you want to</span></i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">join the </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Great's, </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">focus on Plan A only!"</span></i></span><br />
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</span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-40524878875372898902011-04-06T12:48:00.000-04:002011-04-06T12:48:21.558-04:00Tuesday Tips! 4/5/11Due to a 4 Hour Power outage, my Tuesday Tip is a little late.<div><br />
<div>Here's a few helpful tip for baking.</div><div><br />
</div><div>First, I use Flower Nails upside down in my baking pans as a baking core. This will ensure that your cake comes out evenly baked and takes a little less longer to bake. Wilton sells a baking core for $8 and it's a piece of CRAP, not to mention it leaves about a 2" hole in the middle of your cake. Save your money!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-H8L0OYp9CrPwZVISqpRCjlQNxJm5zRQi9a5dfT-pkK7hjQ3ltoXmfOrS8hiqEZ51zxhBHa7SP1SqZNCE-964etFkxdnP9-aEVl23N4Pd7v6mLQ13OrgA_c13Ccd06-2GzcM_LnT5usE/s1600/heating+core.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-H8L0OYp9CrPwZVISqpRCjlQNxJm5zRQi9a5dfT-pkK7hjQ3ltoXmfOrS8hiqEZ51zxhBHa7SP1SqZNCE-964etFkxdnP9-aEVl23N4Pd7v6mLQ13OrgA_c13Ccd06-2GzcM_LnT5usE/s1600/heating+core.jpg" /></a></div><div><br />
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</div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Flower-Nail-Large-Rose-Diameter/dp/B0012LH9KA">These Nails</a> are about $1-$1.50 depending on size, you can get them at any supply store (Michaels, Joann...etc). I recently picked up a four pack of <a href="http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-677559/Ateco-Heating-Cores">Aetco Heating Nails</a> for $5.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br />
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</div><div>For Cakes 10" or larger nails should be used. I use them in all my cakes, especially in my deeper 3" pans. Here's a picture of what it looks like in the pan:</div><div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div>Don't forget to spray your pan and the nail with quality baking spray before adding batter. I've experimented and quality counts, so I typically use either PAM Baking Spray or Baker's Joy. </div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank goodness my co-workers and friends enjoy my cake scraps!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Happy <s>Tuesday</s> Wednesday!</span></div><div><br />
</div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-50815767309232660592011-03-30T21:51:00.000-04:002011-03-30T21:51:29.596-04:00Friends Birthdays!I've had a few friends with birthdays lately, the luxury of having me for a friend....Cake and/or Cupcakes on your Birthday!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Birthday to Alicia, who is obsessed with angry Birds, G-Shock watches, and her adorable pups "Remy" and "Macy".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Happy 30th Alicia!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And Finally a Replica of Eric's beloved Camera. Completely Edible!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We captured a shot with his actual camera on the right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visit Eric's site to fawn over his beautiful photography skills. <a href="http://solitairecollective.com/">http://solitairecollective.com/</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He's been all over the place and always seems to capture the beauty in all we miss through-out our day to day lives. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: yellow; font-size: large;">Happy Birthday Eric!</span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-19432987379935731482011-03-29T21:12:00.000-04:002011-03-29T21:12:56.942-04:00Tuesday Tips 3/29Another post for my Tuesday Tips Feature:<br />
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This week I want to focus on some of the unconventional tips I use for transporting my cakes.<br />
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For my Actual Cake Boards, I use a few different versions :<br />
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Wilton Decorative Silver Plates (Sold At Michaels in a 6 pack or Individually at PartyCity.)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Decorative Covered MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard.) I get a sheet of this at Home Depot and when I bat these baby blues, the guys working in the wood department will cut it for me to any size I specify!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Stacking will be discussed in a future post. I'll have to take pictures of my Step by Step Process! </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Happy Tuesday!</span></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-17593717497009564042011-03-22T00:11:00.001-04:002011-03-22T00:19:52.433-04:00Tuesday Tips! 3/22/11I am always getting asked random questions about baking tools, products, where I get supplies and how I make certain things. I'm in no way an expert but have found through the years that certain things are very useful and other things are complete crap!<br />
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I've decided that in my spare time (haha yeah right, that doesn't exist!) I will start posting a feature on my blog each Tuesday that will discuss some of my tips, tricks, favorites, and maybe eventually when I have more time (SUMMER!!) I'll add some tutorials. I've decided to call it. "Tuesday Tips!" So Tune in each Tuesday and maybe you'll learn something, become inspired, or just have something to look at while you're procrastinating at your job! I've been told by many of you that you "stalk" my page during the workday....Hopefully this will help your urge.<br />
(<i>Sidenote: Have No Shame...Friendly stalkers are welcome, just as long as you're not collecting follicles of my hair or plotting my unfortunate death) hehe</i><br />
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This week I thought I'd start with a few of my tried and true gadgets that help make my baking life easier.<br />
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Design-Beater-5-Quart-KitchenAid-Tilt-Head/dp/B0015TMHFG">The Beater Blade</a> beats the crap out of your batter/ buttercream so you don't have to stop the mixer to scrape down the sides! I give these babies a workout every week when they whip up about 8 batches of thick creamy buttercream.</li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>*Insider Trick: Place naked cupcakes in the box in rows, pour marshmallows over cupcakes to pack them in THEN ice cupcakes and decorate. This will prevent the marshmallows from sticking to your pretty icing and decorations.</i></div><br />
The <a href="http://www.ecrater.com/p/10323966/non-stick-muffin-pan-cleaning">Non-Stick Muffin/Cupcake Pan Cleaner</a>. I thought this was such a clever find. The sponge fits perfectly inside your cupcake tins to clean the rim and won't scratch the non-stick surface.<br />
I found it at a random store but above is a link where you can get it online.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And Lastly I'll leave you with one of my favorite websites to browse for fancy and fabulous baking items:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bakeitpretty.com/">Bake it Pretty</a> has all your supplies for cutsie Cupcake and Cake Tools!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you have a Question? Post it in the comment section and I'll try my best to answer for you! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Follow me on twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/sweetsbyjen">@Sweetsbyjen</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Facebook <a href="http://sweettreatsbyjen/">SweetTreatsbyJen</a></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-65671405646153286052011-03-14T20:12:00.000-04:002011-03-14T20:12:29.931-04:00Fabulous cakes for Fabulous Ladies!This weekend I had a few very FABULOUS cakes that I have been dying to do for quite some time now.<br />
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The first is a replica of the Louis Vuitton Monogram Brown Speedy handbag. This was made for Bride-to-be Megan's "Fashionista" Bridal Shower.<br />
This was my first handbag purse and I'm sure it will not be my last. I originally was going to hand-cut each of the symbols on the bag out of fondant but decided that my painting skills were better fit for this project. This was a trial and error cake for me and I'm glad I stuck with my gut. It took about 2 hours to paint the monogram pattern on the cake but it really paid off. (my neck and wrist are another story....perfection is pain!)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">All elements are completely edible, hand-sculpted, and painted. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Congrats to Bride-to Be Megan!</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><br />
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Next was a Stunning black and white damask cake for Theresa's 40th birthday. She was fun to work with and right up my alley..... She told me, "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>All I want is my fancy cake!</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px;">"</span> So we went big....3 tiers of pure heaven. I just love damask and quilting, especially in black and white. We added a fondant sculpted<br />
"T" and feathers for extra fancy flair!<br />
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I've had an abundance of Kid's Birthday Cakes over the last few months so I wanted to compile together in one post. Along with client specifications, I get a lot of my inspiration from being around my students who are always sharing the latest trends for elementary aged students. This post is dedicated to the kids inside all of us as well as my students. They are the ones who inspire me everyday to continue to look at the world in the simplest form without taking anything too seriously! Enjoy!!<br />
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</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8008505107893643898.post-57853674930582203032011-03-01T20:42:00.004-05:002011-03-01T21:42:26.201-05:00A True Compliment!This past weekend I did a replica of the original <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sweetsbyjen/4142672904/in/photostream/">"Ultimate Phillies Cake"</a> that I had done over a year ago. The client found my work online and contacted me to help complete her boyfriend's surprise 30th birthday.<br />
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Today, I was reminded why I started my business in the first place.....<br />
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<div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Jen,</span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">My name is Alan and my son Brian recently celebrated his 30th birthday and his girlfriend Amber ordered the cake from you. That cake was not only absolutely gorgeous, but it tasted INCREDIBLE! I was on your website.......you are certainly talented. I am a 1985 graduate of CIA in Hyde Park NY and have been an executive and corporate chef for many years. I just felt compelled to write you as everyone was totally impressed with the look and taste and while I am positive you hear that all of the time, I hope you never tire of it. Again, many sincere thanks for adding a component to the party that helped to elevate it to the next level. I live in the SF bay area of northern Ca but if I ever have a need for a cake or know someone that does in the Philly area, you'll get the call. </span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Take care,</span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Alan </span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Corporate Chef</span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;">Boudin Bakery</span></div><div style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: white;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ms. Hock</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">er... just wanted to say fabulous job on Blair's cupcakes for her baby shower. I told Lisa all last week to make sure she brings me home any scraps especially fondant that doesn't get eaten, which she did. Let me just say... yummy! haha. She also brought home 2 cupcakes as well. I assumed they were for me so when I went to eat one of them Saturday night. She said, "Don't touch that, I brought them home for the kids." I said, " What? No way! We aren't wasting the good stuff on them." Then we started arguing about it for 20 seconds. I was like a little kid who wanted his dessert! Of course Morgan and Justin were witnessing all of this and started saying, "I want a cupcake." So to make a long story short, I had to take $10 out of my pocket and pay each of them $5 for their cupcakes. The negotiations started at 50 cents and thanks to their mother, they worked their way all the way up to $5 for their piggy banks. It was ridiculous!- Howard Shank</span></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: purple; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: large;">What would you do for a Sweet Treat?</span></span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17861864546590929235noreply@blogger.com0