Birthday Cakes
Today, it seems easy to pre order whatever food item you will need for a party or potluck. Even standard grocery stores are stocking convenient containers filled with goodies to take to your event. But remember, these are mediocre at best. This message is to remind you how easy it can be to make your own dish. It is also nice to hear all the compliments about it. This is what is so great about food; it becomes a very easy conversation piece. Food is essential to life, and therefore something to aspire to make great.
Now, assuming my brother doesn’t read this today, we are throwing him a surprise 30th birthday party. Thinking back on our childhood, I decided to think of something he has always loved, and turn it into a cake. He has always had an obsession with mint, so what goes better with mint than chocolate? I remember when I was a kid, I always dreamed of ice cream cakes for my birthday, especially on those hot summer days. They are so simple to make. I am making him a basic chocolate cake, two layers, with mint chip ice cream in the center. To top it off, I am making a white chocolate ganache with mint extract, and a basic chocolate ganache to decorate. How yummy does that sound? So remember, although it takes a little time, it is worth the homeade taste and all the love you will recieve. Check out The Food Network’s Website for basic cake recipes, and get creative with them.