pumpkin muffin fail....

I was very excited about trying a new recipe for muffins. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!! I found the recipe somewhere online and it sounded so delicious that I knew I had to try it!! I had also planned on trying to make a tutorial on how to make them as I went........

Thats not gonna happen....

I guess the title is a little misleading because, truthfully, they do taste really good. The pumpkin is subtle and not overwhelming. Would you understand what I meant by saying the pumpkin in these are a quiet spice addition?? I really dont know how to explain it... It's there, but its not at the same time...
I did a little to much chocolate chips and I wish they were mini but the only thing I had where regular sized. It was just a but too much I think.


The biggest problem is they are a bit gummy... If that makes any sense lol. Anyone who has ever overmixed their muffins will understand (i think)

So i will be saving a tutorial until i can get the fluffyness that i am looking for.

photo dump

I've wanted to post pics of cakes I'm making at the bakery AS I get them done, but lets face it... life gets in the way... so here is a cake dump of what I've done so far (actually, just the ones I really like)

This was one of he first cakes I made for the Bakery. I really love how this one turned out. 7 year old girl LOVES frogs.

A simple cake but I love chocolate icing cakes.

Another chocolate buttercream but its also showing my roses and rose buds.

a fall birthday cake was all they told me. so just airbrushed different fall colors and piped brown leaves for the border.

Thank goodness for the black sugar sheets. I really didnt want to pipe the stripes lol. Anyway, this cake was for the bakery's neighbor at the Salon. Not too thrilled with some of the stripes but it sill turned out to be a cute cake.

Another cake for the salon girls. Just practicing a couple different flowers. First time ever doing sunflowers.

40th birthday cake using car pick. I meant to take the picture before getting it in the box but kinda forgot lol.

Something the Bakery started is selling individual cupcakes. I didn't to show just regular, boring cupcakes so I had some fun and made a sunflower on top.



Hope you enjoyed and stay tuned for more.

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My Promise

There was once a time that I dreamed of spotlights and standing ovations. I dreamed of music pulsing in my veins. I admit, I never wanted the spotlight. Honestly!! I'm humble enough to know that my voice wasn't good enough for that. But I thought my dancing and back up vocals could be enough.
Broadway was my ultimate goal but realistically I figured that would never happen. I did have a chance to perform for Royal Carribean Cruise Line.... But I gave up my dreams..... Distant words told me I wasnt good enough, cruel words told me it was foolish, unguided words told me it was no way to make a living.... I gave up ever dream. I made excuses for walking away, "old injuries"  "afraid of leaving"  "wanted to stay in college"  Mostly I was afraid of failure because no one believed I could do it.

I stand here today making a promise to my daughter and any future child I may have someday... actually, I make this promise to any child I might have some influence on...
I promise with every fiber of my existence, I will not let you down by not supporting you.  I will do everything I can to help you reach the stars you dream of. Your dreams are more important than anything. I promise I will always love and support you. If you are gay, straight, bi, transgender, turn yourself green... I dont care! I will love you! I know you will go through phases that I won't like or agree with but I will still love you and do my best to at least make sure you are safe and happy. I promise I will never turn away when you are seeking guidance. I promise I will always be there to listen when you need help. I love you so much and there is nothing on this Earth that could ever change that.