Frankie Weecakies

Happy Halloween everybody! Was Frankenstein a scary figure from your childhood?  My husband pointed out to me that Dr. Frankenstein actually helped the monster get a head.....so does that mean that I am some kind of doctor?  Anyway, I couldn't make a scary monster.  Say hello to Frank, my newest Halloween creation. I was inspired by this post from last year:  www.karaskitchencreations.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-recipe.  I thought that Frankie Weecakies would be fun to try.  Frank is made with devils food cake, dipped in mint chocolate and decorated with chocolate piping.  They make me smile.  Frank is happy that he has been created for your Halloween celebrations.  Happy Haunting :)

O Canada

Are you familar with the national anthem of Canada? It is a majestic and patriotic song aptly named "O Canada." (go here to read the words: www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/symbl/anthem-eng.cfm) One of my daughter's bestest friends, Sara, is at the MTC in Provo, Utah preparing for her mission to Canada. My children have all been blessed with great friends who are positive influences in their lives. Sara has been one of the greatest examples of kindness and caring.  She is a spiritual giant and a compassionate leader. We thought that she would enjoy some O Canada Weecakies, so we made them especially for her. They are made with decadent double chocolate cake and dipped in white chocolate. The ends are then dipped in red colored chocolate and then topped with a chocolate red maple leaf.  We are so proud of you Sara.  Thank you for your wonderful friendship and spirit.  Go forward a bring the world His truth.  We love you.

 

Mother's Day Hat Weecakies

Happy Mother's Day to all! Just over a year ago while I was perusing the internet, I came upon this idea at www.wilton.com/idea/Bonnet-Season-Cupcakes. I thought that I would use the main idea of the hats for an Easter Bonnet this year. Then, much to my chagrin, Bakerella posted an Easter-Bonnet Cookie in April of this year. (http://www.bakerella.com/) Oh drats! My idea was trumped by Bakerella! So I changed my thoughts to center around Mothers. My own Mother loved hats. I have some neat pill-box type hats that were hers, and a wonderful, special straw bonnet that was made by my Great-Aunt Louise. She was a milliner for a small local store many many years ago when hats were "in style." I like hats. I have made these hats of yummy chocolate, not cookies or fondant, and placed them on top of an almond cake truffle dipped in colored chocolate decorated with a happy smiling face.  Every one is guaranteed to melt in your mouth.  How cute would a Mother's Day Hat Weecakie be combined with a bouquet of Flower Weecakies-(see "Flowers" in previous postings)?  What Mother wouldn't be charmed with such sweetness?   Treat your wonderful Mother to some Mother's Day Hat Weecakies this year.  She will love them -and you too!

Happy Mother's Day to all :)

                   Group Hug.......

        We are Happy Mothers 

                with hats!