A blast from the past...

These are a few of the first cake I ever made when I was taking my first class. Not to shabby if you ask me:) 

Christmas Candy

Homemade Peppermint Bark, and Chocolate peanut and marshmallow clusters. Lots of fun to make and even more fun to eat!

Essentials of Baking

Today a book I ordered from William-Sonoma has arrived. I am so excited. I have said it before and I will say it again. When it comes to baking, decor is only half the battle. Of course I enjoy making cakes for special occasions and decorating them but I also want to offer several different options such as fillings, sauces, toppings etc. I also want to master sugar art, working with chocolate, and custards and souffles, and tarts, pie, and pastries. This book will work as a stepping stone along with the classes I am taking to help me serve you better in every area in baking. Besides I love William-Sonoma:)

Happy New Year

Well everyone sorry I have been away for a little while. I was very busy over the holiday filling orders. I had a lot of fun doing it. I had a wonderful Christmas with my family and I am on vacation so I am getting to spend some very much needed family time with my husband and my daughters. I am sad to see Christmas leave. I am not really big on New Years but this year I will make it good. I am really going to put forth a huge effort to take my business to the next level. I have called it Tamara's Endless Edibles for a reason. I have been doing lots a bake goods and will continue too but I also am going to start doing equal amounts of savory dishes as well. I know with hard work, disipline and submission to my all might Lord I can do this. I am ready for it and I have all the family support in the world and I think they are just as ready for this ride as I am. I am registered to take the advanced cake decor class at Pima. Although decor is extremely important for presentation it is only have the battle. I know that I am a terrific baker and cook but everyone can always learn more. Thats why I am going to take a baking class as well. My dad and husband would love it if I took the whole culinary program and became a pastry chef which has been laying heavy on my mind. Hard work? Yes. Worth the pay off? Yes. But isn't that what this thing called life is all about? Hard work and of course unconditional love. I have a little suprise. I am not going to count my chickens before they hatch but there is a really good chance that some of my baked goods will soon be sold in one of the finest local eating establishments in Tucson. I have been doing some negotiations and I have faith that it will be. I will let you know when this happens. Oh what a great beginning this is! Thanks again for your love and support! From the Heart!:)

Cake Club Pictures

These were so fun to make. I made them for my cake club meeting and we took pictures of the items we made. They were super yummy to. I love chocolate ganache! My daughter loved them so much she wants something similar for her birthday. 

Tucson's Icing On The Cake Club

Today I had went to my first meeting. I have joined a non-profit organization called Tucson's Icing On The Cake Club. Today we learned tips and techniques on how to take pictures of the diiferent foods and desserts we make. I made these Devils Food Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache and Cherries. Yum Yummy. I had a really good time and learned alot. We do alot of community outreach and other fun things. Glad I am a part of this. We also had a White Elephant Gift Exchange and I was lucky enough to win my sis-in-laws delicious soc-it-to-me cake (mmm mmm). Thanks ladies!

Something Sweet!

My family and I went to San Diego this past weekend and had a blast! We did not eat anything sweet from Thursday to Saturday and believe me we all have a sweet tooth. So that next day I came up with an idea to make a Cranberry 7 Up bundt cake with cream cheese frosting topped with walnuts. Very satisfying.

Birthday Cake

This is a Birthday cake that was ordered this last week. Not colors that I would have chose but when a customer ask you give them what they want. Glad they enjoyed it.