I'm baaaaaack!

I didn't realize that my last post was December 2015. But then again that was the last time I baked until just recently. My dad suddenly passed away on December 29, 2015 and I was immediately on a baking hiatus. Then I closed on my home in January and moved in February, soooo, things have been a little crazy and I'm trying to get back on track. My normal day to day hasn't existed in months, and certain things I just don't like doing anymore.

I know it's a phase and eventually things will be sort of normal again. I've baked a bit over the past 3 weeks. It started with a vendor show where I made Banana Pudding, Chocolate and Strawberry Shortcake cupcakes and jumbo chewy chocolate chip cookies. I then had a request for a Banana Pudding Cake, and with the left over pudding I made home made vanilla wafer cookies and made Banana Pudding cookies! And with today being Mother's Day (Happy Mother's Day all!), I made my mom a Cream Cheese Pound cake (w/ a white chocolate ganache drizzle), my sis Piña Colada w/rum cupcakes and a couple of banana puddings.

So I've been a little busy baking, but not too much! Well, without further ado, here's the pics!

Shortbread Cookies

UGHHHHHH...why does shortbread cookies have to be so freakin' finicky? Well, at least I can say I tried and sorta conquered! However, I'll have to give it another try at another time. I have no desire to try them anytime soon!

 

Christmas themed cupcakes

My mom asked if I would make cupcakes for her jobs x-mas party. Well just for her department. She wanted something Christmas themed and I suggested trees, however I had been anxious to make cupcake ornaments, and boy are the time consuming, but sort of fun. Well here they are!

Pre-Christmas Vendor Shows

Well, I've officially wrapped up 2015 with my last vendor show this Monday. I must say it was fun, interesting and a learning experience. I am so blessed to have found a vendor coordinator that's legit! I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I started these shows and now I'm planning on how to do it bigger and better in 2016!

Here are the pics of tasty pastries & sweet treats from my last two shows.

The items in this pic are pretty self explanatory, with the exception of the Red Velvet cupcakes and chocolate espresso spoons!

This one is also self explanatory with the exception of the Oreo truffles and jars of cookie mix!

Wow! Do you see what I see?

My Last Vendor Show

I love doing shows, and the show coordinator is the best! I try my best to bring something different to all of my shows! It's more like a challenge to see what I can come up with next. Well here are pics of the goodies from the last show!

(Left to right from top) Butterscotch Pumpkin Muffins, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Caramel Candies, Apple Pie!

Keylime Cupcakes!

Jumbo Gourmet Dipped Marshmallows! 

Paint Themed Birthday Cake

So I must begin by saying that I enjoyed making this cake! Like it was kinda fun! Whoo hoo! I was provided a pic for this cake as well, and once again, I tried my best to duplicate. Sorta...LOL 

Pic I was sent:

Cake I made: