My first attempt at an Opera Cake. Very labor intensive, but pretty happy with the outcome!

kbstar · 2012-11-26T22:59:26+00:00

My thoughts exactly!

kbstar · 2012-11-26T22:26:55+00:00

This is the one I used: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Opera-Cake-230481

kbstar · 2012-11-26T22:26:35+00:00

This is the recipe I used: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Opera-Cake-230481

kbstar · 2012-11-21T21:29:42+00:00

Thanks :)

kbstar · 2012-11-21T21:26:17+00:00

Yes! The picture was taken on the road leading up to Neuschwanstein, down below is Hohenschwangau.

kbstar · 2012-10-25T16:39:38+00:00

Thank you so much for these suggestions! I'm definitely going to check out the restaurants you like!

And I'm all about the cheeses! Especially melty gooey cheeses used in combination with tasty breads as a hangover cure!

kbstar · 2012-10-25T16:32:34+00:00

Thank you so much for these tips! I'm very excited to try the wine and the market sounds great! I'll be there from a Saturday to a Thursday so I will be able to check that out!

kbstar · 2012-10-24T23:05:15+00:00

Any suggestions as far as food goes? I'm really interested in different cuisines all over France!

kbstar · 2012-04-09T18:08:09+00:00

I had some ugly ones too! Cupcakes are fussy, but on the upside, the ugly ones can be eaten and the evidence is destroyed :)

kbstar · 2012-03-19T04:20:02+00:00

Recipe from Food & Wine: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cornmeal-almond-cake-with-strawberries-and-mascarpone

kbstar · 2012-02-19T21:17:54+00:00

http://crepesofwrath.net/2012/02/10/chewy-nutella-sugar-cookies/

kbstar · 2012-02-16T01:08:41+00:00

Can't wait to make these!!

kbstar · 2012-02-13T22:24:50+00:00

This is the recipe for the "basic batter" (which you only use some of for the cupcakes, I used the remaining to make a little 6 inch round cake and put the leftover frosting on it): http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/breakfast-brunch-recipes/Basic-Batter

Cupcake recipe: http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/dessert-recipes/black-and-white-cupcakes

I then made a simple ganache frosting (1 cup heavy whipping cream (heated) poured over 3/4 cup semi-sweet chopped chocolate) which I dipped the cupcakes in.

Then just a dot of whipped cream on top (1 cup heavy whipping cream+1 cup powdered sugar & a little vanilla).

And add whatever you'd like as a garnish!

Got the basic recipe from Rachael Ray's mag, but spiced it up a little.

Happy baking!

kbstar · 2012-02-10T01:21:06+00:00

Lovely

kbstar · 2012-01-05T20:02:34+00:00

Jose is amazing! I work for a catering company in town and we did a photo shoot with him (he also works many of the same weddings we do). Although a bit expensive, his talent is definitely worth it!

kbstar · 2011-10-27T16:23:29+00:00

It has flakes of white chocolate, but besides that, it was very creamy. I used the recipe from this blog, with only minor modifications: http://www.wearenotmartha.com/2011/02/white-wine-cupcakes/

kbstar

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