tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35487998119650134842024-03-13T04:00:38.747-07:00the appropriated muffinappropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.comBlogger275125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-36895138659555067912011-12-14T23:19:00.000-08:002011-12-14T23:19:27.937-08:00Holiday Boutique in Old Town Pasadena! Dec 17th, SaturdayHi All! YEP - still keeping busy! Sorry for the lack of updates...
Next on The Appropriated Muffin agenda is a Holiday Boutique taking place THIS Saturday in Old Town Pasadena!
Hope to see and meet lots of people and share the yummy treats I'll be making!appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-21118286805864990432011-12-07T11:31:00.000-08:002011-12-07T11:32:05.236-08:00Whoopie pies- this season's must-have treats! - NYPost.comJust wanted to share! Great description of whoopie pies... especially for us Californians who haven't had much exposure (yet) to whoopie pies!
Whoopie pies made with red velvet, gingerbread are the new must-have dessert - NYPOST.com
Updated: Wed., Dec. 7, 2011, 10:45 AM Whoopie!The all-American sweet is this season’s must-have treatBy SARA PEPITONELast Updated: 10:45 AM, appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-56944018919553779982011-11-28T23:05:00.000-08:002011-11-28T23:06:03.005-08:00Charity Bake Sale!It has been a whirlwind of a season so far... but its only just begun! I'll be making some amazing holiday gift baskets for clients and friends! From brioche cinnarolls to decorated rice krispy treat trees... I'm making it special for everyone!
I've already kicked off some holiday/seasonal items at the Long Beach Patchwork in November... next up will be for a charity bake sale put on by Eat My appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-31091938874108616212011-10-25T16:12:00.000-07:002011-10-25T16:13:57.028-07:00Patchwork - Indie Arts & Crafts FestivalI'll be at the Long Beach Patchwork festival on November 6th!! So excited and now so busy with preparing everything! I've got the classic items on the menu, plus a few seasonal selections... can't wait to share with you all the final packaging and displays!
Check out their blog for more details! appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-61364012199414655162011-09-07T15:02:00.000-07:002011-09-07T15:02:24.434-07:00Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake with Cream Cheese FrostingIf you're like me and manage to spend hours in a bookstore just browsing through cookbooks... you're sure to have come across this book:
and now... the follow-up:
But rarely do you ever splurge on getting these pretty books for yourself. So it was quite exciting when I got the second book for my birthday this year!
There are so many great recipes I'm dying to try! Double-Chocolate Loaf with appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-91159892140463549272011-08-11T18:48:00.000-07:002011-08-11T18:48:39.670-07:00Chocolate Crack!What a loooooong time it has been (again)! Not much time to do actual baking as of late - except for a few repeats of the classic recipes. But here's something I couldn't wait to try as soon as I saw it online.
We are all familiar with my "crack fish" yes?
Well, when I went to Unique LA a couple of weekends ago... I came across Bacon Crack from Cast Iron Gourmet. SO good... and then I didn't appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-47642710147491880182011-06-19T18:33:00.000-07:002011-06-19T18:33:24.128-07:00Tuesday Night Cafe - Los Angeles June 21st!The Appropriated Muffin will be vending at the bi-monthly Tuesday Night Cafe in Los Angeles this coming Tuesday, the 21st! Stop by for some treats and get your fill of live artists and performers!
For more information, go to:
website: www.tuesdaynightproject.org
facebook: www.facebook.com/tnproject
twitter: www.twitter.com/tnprojectappropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-45753985452868496922011-06-10T11:55:00.000-07:002011-06-11T20:22:29.981-07:00A "Thank You"I sometimes find myself struggling with the (weak) correlation between my education and my "career". Art and baking, respectively. But then, I get a "project" that gives me reason to believe again. LOL.
Hand-cut/shaped rice krispy treat letters.
Sea Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies, PB Cup Rice Krispy Treats, Krispy Marshmallowy Peanut Buttery Chocolate Brownie Squares
appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-24577291402298115232011-05-28T09:52:00.000-07:002011-05-28T09:52:17.547-07:00Cookie CutoutsWe all know I have a slight aversion to decorating. It drives me (almost) bananas. I try not to decorate any of my cutout cookies or sugar cookies simply because I don't like icing/decorating a whole bunch of individual items. But when you get some cute ass cookie cutters, why the hell not make an exception?
We've seen these before!
Got this tree cookie cutter from Sweet Baking Supply. appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-18792647699430240212011-05-25T18:50:00.000-07:002011-05-25T18:50:42.464-07:00Sugar-crusted Strawberry MuffinsIn the "early years" of my baking adventures, I would jot down recipes into this little 3"x5" Hello Kitty notebook. (What other way is there, really?)
And even so, I still look through it for treats to make! Thus, a re-visit to fresh strawberry muffins.
The source of the original recipe is now lost, but at least I still have it to work from!
Sugar-crusted Strawberry Muffins
Strawberry Muffinsappropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-6155289387580792782011-05-18T23:17:00.000-07:002011-05-18T23:17:06.622-07:00Banana Bread Mini LoavesSo, its been a while since I've made banana bread. How could I forget those several failed attempts previously? Armed with my new loaf pans... I think its time to try again!
Banana Bread Mini Loaf
appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-77388681839826279362011-05-15T22:51:00.000-07:002011-05-15T22:52:29.551-07:00Baby Lemon LoafAaaaaand it's been over a month since I've blogged. Needless to say I've been uber busy!
Anyhoos, just wanted to share that I'm loving my new mini loaf baking pans!
Lemon Loaf with Lemon Glaze
appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-31595488650076249892011-04-18T23:03:00.000-07:002011-04-18T23:03:00.747-07:00Buttermilk Pound LoafThis super moist and lightly sweet & buttery cake is perfect for tea time or a coffee break!
I tend to like more slim sized loaves, so perhaps a 9x5 loaf pan was too hefty. But still good!
I am on a loaf baking binge... next up will be lemon loaf and banana bread!appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-45271685356996285582011-03-23T06:43:00.000-07:002011-03-23T06:43:59.980-07:00Lemon Bundt CakeSo, buddy Ila moved. Thus, a housewarming gift = cake. Cake made with the kugelhopf bundt pan she gave me!
Lemon Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze (not pictured)
2.75C AP Flour
1.5 tsp Baking Powder
0.75 tsp Salt
8oz unsalted Butter
1.5C Granulated Sugar
4 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
0.75C Milk
0.25C Lemon Juice (approx 2)
Lemon Zest from juiced lemons (approx 2)
Sift dry ingredients. Set aside.
Beat appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-91084731840335231772011-03-01T16:33:00.000-08:002011-03-01T16:33:52.282-08:00The usuals...I'm always getting orders for these "usuals"... why? BECAUSE they are awesome. :)
I got to play around with some old china plates I got at an estate sale too!
Sea Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cheerios Marshmallow Treats
Classic Chocolate Whoopie Pie with Marshmallow Filling
Rice Krispy Treats
"Crack" Fish
Krispy Marshmallowy Peanut Buttery Chocolatey Brownie
Dark Espresso appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-81764373577259924612011-02-20T17:12:00.000-08:002011-02-21T00:57:30.946-08:00Chewy Ooey Gooey BrowniesThese. Are. The. Best. Chewy. Ooey. Gooey. Brownies. Ever.
Made with Valrhona cocoa powder, Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate and espresso powder...
You know you want one (or ten) with a tall glass of cold milk!appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-88113143417041325052011-02-17T17:17:00.000-08:002011-02-17T17:17:09.365-08:00Bread in the ovenMy favorite thing about baking bread? The smell! MmmmMMMMMmmm! Oh, and eating the warm bread right outta the oven too!
Rustic Country White Bread
Divided and packaged up for sharing!
One of my favorite breads... brioche! My brioche a tete is still in practice, obviously.
I love that nutty brown color! MMMM!
appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-28526845579823330072011-02-16T00:00:00.000-08:002011-02-16T00:00:11.291-08:00Happy Valentine's Day (p2)!Oh Valentine's Day... you have come and gone once again. Your obnoxiously commercialized pinks and reds and hearts each year continue to nauseate me every time I walk into a store. Too bad I still end up buying into all of it...
and this year I actually CELEBRATED IT! With a boy! ♥
A homemade dinner of teriyaki salmon, brown rice and steamed asparagus, followed by our attempted dessert of appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-69705191666028058312011-02-14T12:36:00.000-08:002011-02-15T12:53:25.479-08:00Happy Valentine's Day (p1)!Valentine's Day includes pink and red and flowers and mushy gushy stuff and sweets! Lots of sweets!
Here's a kickback to some of the sweets of V-Day's past.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Scones + Treat Bags
Gift Baskets with a whole mess of homemade treats
And what was in store for this year's Valentine's sweets orders?
Why, a TOOL BOX (a red one no less) filled with treats!
Contents include:appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-56034752392217569282011-01-30T20:06:00.000-08:002011-01-30T20:06:56.191-08:00Tiramisu for me, Tiramisu for you!Homemade tiramisu... not as daunting as it might seem.
I pared down the recipe to serve just two (instead of a whopping 8 people).
Recipe from my CIA book:
Yields 2 4" rounds - used springform pans
1/3C Espresso
2T+2t Kahlua/coffee liquer
1/2C Granulated Sugar- divided into 1/3C and the remainder
2 Egg yolks
1/3 of an Egg (tricky tricky - I divided using weight)
13oz. Mascarpone Cheese
1appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-7846660442562626142011-01-16T18:48:00.000-08:002011-01-16T18:48:36.635-08:00Gift Bakets Galore (aka holiday baking bonanza part II)This post is quite overdue... oops!Just wanted to tie up the holiday season, though its been long gone...
2 baskets from the Holiday Baking Extravaganza
Special Gift Basket a la The Appropriated Muffin
Included: the usual Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies and...
Homemade Peppermint Marshmallow with Semisweet Chocolate
Holiday shaped Rice Krispy Treats
Dachshund shaped Butter Cookies appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-20416007017640312752011-01-04T14:39:00.000-08:002011-01-04T14:39:40.538-08:00Homemade MarshmallowsOne of the new items for the holiday baking this year was homemade marshmallows. I had made them in class and thought it was super easy to make - not much time needed and so few ingredients. I "jazzed" mine up for winter with some peppermint extract instead of vanilla. But I probably should have gone less than a full tablespoon since the peppermint flavor came out fairly strong - I decided to "appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-37244258328517705662011-01-04T12:10:00.000-08:002010-12-31T21:36:43.821-08:00Banoffee/Banoffi Pie a la Paula DeenSo, remember the Banoffee Pie I had back in Scotland? Well... seemed so quick and easy to make, but it has taken me forever to get around to trying it!
And so when an opportunity presents itself i.e. the urban family holiday party, I decide to give it a go.
I think that Banoffee Pie is a very semi-homemade kind of pie; you can kind of just slap all the ingredients together and there you go!
But appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-45283752816967564202011-01-01T00:00:00.000-08:002010-12-31T22:55:01.414-08:00Happy New Year!I hope everyone has a fun, festive and safe New Year's Eve/Day!
I'll be at home enjoying my Christmas doughnuts...
... in milk!appropriated.muffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856634656878357458noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3548799811965013484.post-13215010954537450842010-12-28T17:54:00.000-08:002011-01-01T17:36:34.949-08:00Holiday baking bonanza! (part I)The 2nd annual holiday bakefest with my friend and I:
Rich Roll Butter Cookies with Royal Icing (recipe to follow - so easy!)
Brown Rim Sugar Cookies
Rocky Road Bites
Pumpkin Cake loaves and trees
Chunky Chocolate Gob Cookies - recipe from Kathleen at Gonna Want Seconds
Rich Roll Butter Cookies with Royal Icing
8oz. butter, room temp
2/3C Sugar
1 egg
2 1/2C sifted AP flour
1/2t salt
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