guess who's coming to town?

guess who?

I've been trying really hard to hold it in.

I mean, really.. the only consolation I have is that we don't celebrate Thanksgiving. Because if we do, I would have to wait till that is over before I can talk about my favourite holiday of the year.

I thought it might still be a bit early, but last weekend I heard my first carol of the year. Ikea had their live pine trees on sale, along with other goodies like gift wrap, baubles and all things shiny. AND Justin Bieber performed a holiday song on the American Music Awards.

Hey, if it's not too early for the Biebs, it's not too early for me.

So I got to work. 

One of the toppers I made was the little man up there. No, not up there, but at the top of the post. Just a little teaser, but surely it can't be too difficult to guess who it is? ;)

Love,
Bursting with Festive Cheer Ally

roses

Made these couple of weeks ago for a girlfriend's birthday. She is one of the sweetest people I know, so I thought something simple and pretty would be appropriate. These would also be perfect for occassions such as Mother's Day or engagement/wedding parties.

an edible bouquet of roses

 

 

ashton's birthday cupcakes

Irene's little boy Ashton celebrated his birthday last week, and I was more than happy to oblige when Irene called up to order a box of cupcakes. These are part chocolate and part vanilla cupcakes, topped with a whipped chocolate ganache frosting and marshmallow fondant decorations.

Marshmallow fondant is made with marshmallows and icing sugar, from which you can design edible decorations which taste like marshmallows (who can resist?), instead of the rather nasty tasting pre-made rolled fondant that are available in the shops.

And now, for some pictures..

first you frost one cupcake..

then you frost 24 more..

put some little fondant flowers on..

spell out your message..

in the box they go..

there you have it!

I heard the little ones at Ashton's kindergarten had a great time with these =)

edited: here are some pictures of the kids!

that's a huge breath!

look at that cheeky grin! =)

1st Anniversary

I made my very first batch of cupcakes (ever!) a year ago today. I remember being really nervous and going through the recipe repeatedly before taking the final plunge. It was 9pm when I got home and started baking, and it was 2am by the time I finished putting the kitchen back to order (phew).

What made it all the more special was that it was my brother's birthday and I wanted to do something special (plus I couldn't think of what to buy, but shhh.. don't tell him that). Here's a picture of the cupcakes which started everything.. these are Lemon Cream Cupcakes.

they weren't the prettiest things, but they sure were scrummy!

oh, and if you're wondering.. he got an Almond Cake this year :)

Happy Birthday, dear brother!

101010

or, "Why I was a Hermit This Weekend". I had several orders to complete, but here are some pictures of an order that I wanted to share with you.

Ashley turns 6 today and her mom ordered the Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate & PB Ganache as well as the Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. These were packed individually as little party favours in clear plastic boxes and white paper boxes. Here are some pictures..

we have yet to print labels for crumbs, so these cupcakes wore our old Ally's Tea Party labels

there were 82 cupcakes in total.. that's a whole lotta boxes..

made some little signs to personalise and brighten things up

these were "rejected" cupcakes which didn't make the grade aesthetically, so please forgive the rather weird looking volcano-like one at the back..

lastly, from us at crumbs..

we hope you had a great birthday =)

carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting

I love making these carrot cupcakes. They are incredibly moist and are topped with a delectable cream cheese frosting.

 



i wish our carrots came with the green tops (see picture on bag), they just look so much nicer that way



 grate 'em. gorgeously vibrant orange.



fill your cups..

and watch them grow..

top with cream cheese frosting (oh my)..

and there you have it!

birthday cupcakes

I received an order for cupcakes to celebrate the birthday of a true chocoholic (as her friends told me), so of course the perfect recipe that came to mind was our signature Moist Chocolate with Chocolate & Peanut Butter Ganache cupcakes. Sweet lavender flowers for the birthday girl top these cupcakes off.

Here are the results..

Happy 21st Birthday, Sarah! =)