Each year, my company has a gingerbread competition in December. It is my favorite time of year. I get to combine my work with my passion. Structural engineering with baking. The competition is composed of the visual presentation, an oral presentation, then a shake table test where we shake it until it falls down. I … [Read more…]
Why chocolate mousse fits my lifestyle Living in Southern California during the summer can get pretty hot. Granted, there are hotter places, but either way, you don’t want to have to turn on the oven during the summer to bake up a tasty treat. I am looking forward to the winter months so I can … [Read more…]
Earlier this month, I REALLY got in touch with my German side! Food, music, costumes, beer, the whole shebang! That is one good looking family, if I do say so myself! As some of you may know, my dad is German, so my parents have started the tradition of having an Oktoberfest to celebrate that … [Read more…]
Most of the pastries I make these days go to those hard working engineers that my husband and I work with. There is nothing more that an office worker loves, than a homemade treat to brighten up their day. It really surprises me when they ask “and you made it from scratch?” Of course I … [Read more…]
A tasty treat for special occasions Happy Valentines Day!!!!! I hope everyone at least gets a hug today!….or some chocolate!! I decided to treat myself and my coworkers with a little chocolate (and coconut) treat called brigadeiros! For those of you who don’t know, I am half Brazilian. I have spent some time in Brazil, mostly … [Read more…]