Smore S'mores

It feels like summer almost over, days are getting shorter, winds are picking up and fall collections are on display in the stores windows. 

Today I woke up to raindrops on my window and I'm not complaining (just yet), Fall is always so cozy and time for inside activities. If you have not gotten the chance to BBQ one last time, you have not had your S'mores fix. This cake is a take on the oh so yummy summer S'mores.

1. Bake a double chocolate cake and cut into two layers. You might have to bake two cakes and then stack 'em.

2. On one layer spread out marshmallow fluff (note; only spread in the middle, not till the edge, the weight of the cake will spread it out)

3. Another layer with double chocolate icing and chunks of graham crackers. 

4. Finally ice complete cake and decorate with crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows.

Et Voila! Your S'mores inspired cake ready to be devoured!

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Amsterdam; Neighborhood Food Market

Yesterday we went to the Amsterdam Neighborhood Food Market. It was a very nice atmosphere and delicious smells of fresh foods everywhere. From baked goods to hot meals from all over the world; Lebanese falafels, Mexican taquitos and also savory sandwiches like ba-pao and grilled cheeses. Enough yummies to satisfy your taste buds! If you ever get the chance, you should definitely stop by! 

Top; Spinach and feta pie from Pie man

Bottom; Waiting in line for some Lebanese Falafel 

 Top; Carmen's Australian Kitchen; delicious olive oils and balsamic vinegars (I got Garlic Olive Oil)

Bottom; Cupcakes! 

 Top; Cupcakes by a fellow Yu'i Korsou (this girl is from Curaçao as well!)

Bottom; "We love fruit, do you?" Smoothie bar

 Top; Koffie Specialists "De Koffiemakers" 

Bottom; The market hall with picnic tables and little sitting corners with second-hand/ vintage furniture (also for sale!)

 Top; Head First Coffee Roasters

Bottom; Getting my caffeine fix at the espresso bar 

Hope you all had a great weekend! Happy Monday! 

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Funfetti Nails

Unfortunately for work I cannot wear any nail polish, fortunately I'm on vacation and have the freedom of painting my nails however you like! My visit to Curaçao this time includes many birthday celebrations to my loved ones :)

Perfect festive nail-do, I think.

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Baking; Coffee Glazed Toffee Cakes

Here's a perfect and easy, yum! recipe for your Sunday....

Follow an (vanilla) cake-box recipe for the cupcakes, but add your own twist. 

>Mix one shot of a strong espresso and added that to the amount of water the recipe called for.

>Place a soft caramel chew in the center (do not push it in too much) 

>For the glaze, Mix; 2tbsp soft butter, 1/2cup confectioners sugar and 1 shot espresso

Topp 'em off with chopped caramels, Et Voila!

Enjoy! 

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Easter Rainbow Cakes

If your looking for a fun way to present your cakes for easter, here is how!

 I took the easy way out an used a store bought cake mix (bad baker!), however I did make the "7 minute meringue frosting" from scratch using "this Martha Stewart" recipe (which really doesn't only take 7 minutes). 

 

 I made one big batch of frosting, then used smaller bowls to make the different colors. By mixing primary colors I created other colors. As a tip; if you'd like the color to be more pastel, use less food coloring. 

 Frost your cupcakes with a icing bag and top it off with some edible glitter or sprinkles.  

Et Voila! Your Easter Rainbow Cupcakes!

 With the remaining cake and frosting batter I made a second easter cake. Simply frost and decorate with some mini chocolate Easter eggs!

High tea birthday brunch

 Last weekends pictures of my friends birthday brunch. As you walk in the room you'd get a overdose of pink cuteness and a delicious sweet smell of yummie cakes and such awaiting us. Sipping on mimosas at 12 in the afternoon (it's Saturday, it's allowed) and tunes of Lana del Rey playing in the back ground (which turned into a big random mix tape)  

Some of the treats catered by my personal favorite bakery "Bakken met Passie" and others home-made by the birthday girl herself, it was all scrumptious and a big success 

 Mimosa's and birthday cheers

 The birthday girl and I

 How to wear striped pants; Take cue from these stylish ladies

-pair black and white stripes with a bright color like turquoise 

-or toughen it up with black ankle booties and a leather jacket 

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XO

For the Undomestic Diva; Coconut Snowballs

This week is getting busier and busier leading up to Christmas, there is so much to do and still you want to make a nice treat in the spirit of the holidays. Well, here is where Duncan Hines, my dear friend comes in. Usually I like making cupcakes from scratch, but this time a little something for the busy bees and the undomestic diva's. 

What you'll need; 

-(French) Vanilla cake mix 

-Marshmallow Fluff

-Shredded sweetened coconut  

-Decoration (either store bought or self made)

Bake cupcakes, follow instructions on back (usually it's; add eggs, oil and water). 

Let them cool off after taking them out of the oven!!

Spread a spoon of fluff on, sprinkle the coconut shreds on, stick in your centerpiece (use toothpick and a printed out image stuck onto it)

Et Voila! your Coconut Snowballs are done! Caution; Sticky & Sweet, but oh so yummy!