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Adorable cookies! The tutorial is awesome and totally inspirational. I'm sure the happy couple were super happy with the cookies!
Commented Oct 18, 2011 on Bride and Groom Cookies at Clockwork Lemon
Bride and Groom Cookies
This week I made wedding dress and suit cookies for a friend's sister's wedding. I've made dress cookies a number of times but this was my first time making suits. I used my mom's sugar cookie recipe which I think is the best recipe for sugar cookies that are going to be covered in fondant bec...
Gorgeous photos, look at those magenta leaves! That's one thing we don't really have in San Diego, fall colors (or colours ;).
My kiddo is learning about apples in school, your post inspired me to take a trip out to our local orchard.
Commented Sep 28, 2011 on Apple Picking at the Farm at Clockwork Lemon
Apple Picking at the Farm
This weekend we headed out to the farm for what will probably be our last visit before spring. The apple trees and berry bushes were loaded with fruit and the surrounding woods were a stunning display of orange, yellow, and red. We arrived in the early evening just in time to get to the to...
Liked you on FB! And Twitter ;) And my favorite flavor cake is lemon with lemon frosting.
But most important - your new design is simply gorgeous! xoxo
Commented Sep 26, 2011 on New Blog Design and *Giveaway* CLOSED at Clockwork Lemon
New Blog Design and *Giveaway* CLOSED
I've been wanting to give my blog design a bit of a face lift for a while now. In fact, I think I mentioned it in my New Year's blog post as one of my goals for the year. It may have taken me a while to get around to putting it together but at I still got it done within the year. So check...
You always inspire me with your baking posts, and this post is no exception! I just had steamed buns for the first time a few weeks ago at dim sum and they were awesome. Thanks for this recipe, I love how you break it down into easy to follow steps.
Commented Sep 19, 2011 on Chinese Steamed Buns at Clockwork Lemon
Chinese Steamed Buns
Soft steamed buns filled with savory smokey bbq pork tenderloin are surprisingly easy and satisfying to make at home. Over the long weekend my lovely friend Noelle came to visit me and we planned out a little "Asian Vacation" which included making our own Chinese steamed buns. A few years ago ...
I love how you write out the recipe, on scented paper no less! I'll have to follow that tip, too many times I've messed up a recipe because I didn't read it all the way through. These look so good, they would be nice with my morning coffee!
Commented Aug 13, 2011 on Soft Peanut Butter Cookies at Clockwork Lemon
Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
I love peanut butter cookies but I'm pretty picky about them. They need to be soft and extra-peanut buttery and I've had a hard time finding a recipe that was able to deliver that. Most recipes made cookies that were too crunchy or didn't have enough peanut butter flavor. I finally found a rec...
Just pinned this one - can't wait to try it. Your popcorn board is great, the Victoria's Secret model wearing popcorn cracked me up!
Commented Jul 29, 2011 on Pain a l'Ancienne Baguettes at Clockwork Lemon
Pain a l'Ancienne Baguettes
For our picnic last weekend I made these baguettes These soft and chewy, crispy crusted, perfect textured pieces of deliciousness. It's the kind of bread that you taste and can't believe that you baked it yourself. Although you do have to be careful not to de-gas the dough there is the upside...
I think I managed to not hit post on my last comment ... sorry if this is a repeat! But I had to say thanks, this is a lovely memory for me, we had this treat all the time growing up. But you've got me curious about your pinterest popcorn board, I couldn't find you, are you under clockwork lemon?!
Commented Jul 28, 2011 on Berries with Sour Cream and Brown Sugar at Clockwork Lemon
Berries with Sour Cream and Brown Sugar
This is the way that my mom usually serves berries: fresh, with a dollop of tangy sour cream and sweet brown sugar. The sweetened sour cream pairs perfectly with the berries and you don't need to whip it up like you would for whipped cream. It's just as convenient as putting some cool whip o...
Very clever use for vodka!
Commented Jun 24, 2011 on Gum Paste Butterfly Tutorial at Clockwork Lemon
Gum Paste Butterfly Tutorial
I've had a number of requests for a tutorial for the butterflies that I covered my mom's birthday cake with. They aren't difficult to make! All you need is the right supplies and you can make your own colourful sugary butterflies to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies with. The butte...
These look fantastic! I keep thinking I want to try making tortillas myself but was a bit intimidated. So nice to see the rolling pin out and about - it's gorgeous!
Commented May 30, 2011 on Homemade Tortillas at Clockwork Lemon
Homemade Tortillas
Making soft delicious tortillas at home is surprisingly easy. In fact, once I started making my own suddenly all our dinners and lunches were rolled up in fresh tortillas. The dough is made from flour, shortening, water, and salt. I had all the ingredients on hand but the shortening.. wh...
I love the addition of cornmeal for crispy edges, brilliant!
Commented May 30, 2011 on Cornmeal Buttermilk Pancakes with Rhubarb Compote at Clockwork Lemon
Cornmeal Buttermilk Pancakes with Rhubarb Compote
This is my all-time favorite pancake recipe. The pancakes are fluffy like buttermilk pancakes but they have crispy edges and a great flavor from the cornmeal. The sweet and tangy rhubarb compote works perfectly with them for a delicious summery Sunday breakfast. The pancakes are made by th...
You really have a way with bread! I'm gearing up to try baking bread again after the last time when I didn't use salt. I'm going to search your site for a recipe.
Commented Apr 27, 2011 on Hot Cross Buns at Clockwork Lemon
Hot Cross Buns
This Easter my parents threw a big brunch for our friends and family. I was trying to decide what to bring when my of my friends mentioned that she couldn't find hot cross buns anywhere. I hadn't eaten hot cross buns since I was little but they still remind me of Easter and spring time. I read...
I am in awe of your talent! Congratulations on the win! I love that you shared your sketch book. I think you deserve a trip to Paris to showcase your skills!!
Commented Apr 11, 2011 on Cupcake Couture at Clockwork Lemon
Cupcake Couture
Recently, Icing Designs held a cupcake contest to create a couture inspired cupcake in honor of their cupcake inspired stationary line. Cupcakes, dresses, an excuse to decorate... sounded like fun!! I drew up some cupcake designs based on couture dresses with a floral theme.. ...I wa...
Oh my, I'm not a baker but may have to make an exception to try this one out, especially with the notion of three cookies with two layers of filling - sounds so rich you may not need the milk!
Commented Mar 8, 2011 on Homemade Oreos at Clockwork Lemon
Homemade Oreos
Store bought oreos are delicious.. homemade oreos are insanely delicious. They make the ones from the box look like a sad sack of stale cardboard. The cookies are chocolately, a tiny bit salty, and not too sweet which offsets the sweet vanilla filling. My only regret is that I waited so long ...
Oh my goodness, this has to be straight from heaven. I LOVE lemon anything, and to make it a gooey rich bread cake...can I say cheat meal for the week!!
Commented Feb 23, 2011 on Pull Apart Lemon Coffee Cake at Clockwork Lemon
Pull Apart Lemon Coffee Cake
The title says "cake" but I really feel that "bread" better describes what this is. Sweet yeasty dough cut and slathered with butter and lemon infused sugar is baked and then spread with lemon cream cheese icing. Once its iced you can just peel the slices off, no need to cut (who has time to ...
Gorgeous pictures - I love the snow (we don't get much here in San Diego). The egg blew me away - what did it taste like? It looks like modern art!
Commented Feb 16, 2011 on Valentine Adventuring at Clockwork Lemon
Valentine Adventuring
My boyfriend and I had a low-key plans for Valentine's Day. We were going to have a nice breakfast, possibly see a movie, plus I had made a dessert the night before that was waiting in the fridge for us. However, things turned out differently thanks to a couple of morning mishaps. Mishap ...
I'm with you - you definitely need the right cake to frosting ratio. I'm going to try these with my 4 year old, anything remotely chocolate related turns her into the best kid on earth.
Commented Jan 14, 2011 on Whoopie Pies at Clockwork Lemon
Whoopie Pies
Two pieces of moist chocolate cake with marshmallow icing sandwiched between them = a whoopie pie. My friend Noelle was visiting me this weekend and we had important plans to drink copious amounts of tea, eat dim sum, and visit a show at the art gallery. I hadn't planned on baking anything ...
Happy New Year! What a gorgeous rolling pin, what fun you'll have using it! I will check back on your bread making progress, that's one of my new year's to-do's, too. I keep meaning to try the easy fast bread from Mark Bittman but I can't coordinate my schedule to be home when the rising is done, or to be awake to set it to rise so that I will be home when it's, uh, risen. ;)
Commented Jan 4, 2011 on Happy New Year! at Clockwork Lemon
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! 2010 was an eventful year: I finished university, moved a number of times (3 cities, four different houses/apartments), babies were born, adopted Wellington, and started this blog (of course). I love making new year's resolutions and I have a bunch that are related to bakin...
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I have a few bags of cranberries sitting around and honestly had zero idea why. Now I know - they were meant to become a vodka drink!
Commented Dec 20, 2010 on Cranberry Lime Vodka at Clockwork Lemon
Cranberry Lime Vodka
Vodka infused with cranberries and lime : great for making holiday cocktails for for giving away as a gift. It's incredibly easy to make, all you need is time to let it sit. The vodka can be made in any quantity, you just need is a jar with a tight seal on it, vodka, cranberries (fresh or ...
Bread is on my to-do list and this might be a good one for a newbie like me to attempt - your photos make it seem doable and not scary!
Commented Dec 14, 2010 on Challah at Clockwork Lemon
Challah
I really should be baking cookies and making other christmas themed goodies, but when I went to my kitchen to bake something the *only* thing on my mind was making either brioche or challah. brioche or challah..... brioche or challah Challah won. It won because I really wanted to attempt...
I do love gin - I've never thought to add anything to it besides tonic. Thanks for the idea!
Commented Dec 8, 2010 on Lemon Pepper Gin at Clockwork Lemon
Lemon Pepper Gin
Making your own flavored alcohol is really easy and leads to some extremely delicious drinks. This recipe makes a peppery gin that is perfect for caesars and other savory drinks. I used a 1/4 cup of black pepper corns and the rind of half a lemon for the flavor combination. For the alcoh...
These are precious - you are very talented!
Commented Nov 23, 2010 on Winter Coat Cookies at Clockwork Lemon
Winter Coat Cookies
Cinnamon spice sugar cookies all dressed up as winter coats with the help of some homemade fondant. I looked out my window a few mornings ago and was surprised by the very sudden arrival of winter. It had been warm and sunny and then *bam* snow everywhere! I have been wanting to get aro...
What gorgeous bread! I've wanted to try making bread for soooo long, I think I may be able to handle this one. And my daughter loves the pictures of your cat!
Commented Nov 18, 2010 on Poppy Seed Bread at Clockwork Lemon
Poppy Seed Bread
This is a simple, straight forward bread that looks fancy and tastes great. White flour, honey, olive oil and poppy seeds come together to make a bread that can be a basic everyday loaf, or brought to a special occasion I've been baking my own bread for a while now. At first I had a bread make...
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