So it seems that blog posts have been few and far between lately. That's for a couple of reasons really. Time has not been my friend the last few months..... My Grandma broke her left hip and as I'm the only family member on the island there have been lots of days spent in the hospital or driving Grandma from here to there, talking with her nurses etc. Coupled with this, Zachary has had a few stints in the ER with weird inflammation. The bottom line right now is we have an appointment with the Rheumatoid Specialist to see if he has arthritis. Hard to believe about a 12 year old, but we'll see how it goes. Prayers are valued and not refused!
Other than that I've spent a bit of time ramping up the cake business. I decided it was time to invest a bit more time into it; not the kind of time that involves opening a bakery but definitely being more proactive with advertising, marketing etc. I've done a couple of trade shows and bridal fairs and the feedback has been great! (Click "Like" on the Rachel~Cakes facebook page and be entered to win a dozen cupcakes!)
And as for Christmas prep, the decorations are already a-plenty. I've been decorating a bit here and there for the last week and a half, and it should all be wrapped up by next week. Doing it all at once is just too exhausting!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
My 4 Year Old Nephew has rhythm!
Check out my nephew Jack!
This guy has serious rhythm !!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2-GJ5Xrbx4&feature=email
This guy has serious rhythm !!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2-GJ5Xrbx4&feature=email
Monday, October 03, 2011
Gene Simmons - a lesson in history
I never would have thought that an episode of Gene Simmons - Family Jewels would have brought me to tears. But I have to say, if you have never seen the episode where he and Shannon Tweed visit Amsterdam, I would highly recommend that you watch it.
In it you learn that Gene was born in Israel, to Jewish parents. I don't want to spoil it if you get the chance to see this episode, but I WILL tell you that his visit to the Anne Frank house was so emotional that it made me cry.
It's true. Some of our parents and grandparents represent history that should not be forgotten. Watch it if you can.
In it you learn that Gene was born in Israel, to Jewish parents. I don't want to spoil it if you get the chance to see this episode, but I WILL tell you that his visit to the Anne Frank house was so emotional that it made me cry.
It's true. Some of our parents and grandparents represent history that should not be forgotten. Watch it if you can.
Saturday, October 01, 2011
Hungry.
I am finally getting around to watching Julie and Julia (Meryl Streep as Julia Childs - amazing!), and all I can say is, I'm suddenly hungry and I MISS French cooking. And I don't mean French Fries, or the odd French item you may have had in a restaurant. I mean the down-to-earth, eating at a French person's kitchen French cooking. I miss the meals that took 3 hours to eat, with their courses separated by fresh sorbets and complimented by fine wines. And as I can't afford to fly back there anytime soon, perhaps I'll just have to settle for cooking up a Beef Bourginoine and cracking open a nice Merlot..........
Monday, September 26, 2011
Rachel is back on Facebook! well.... kinda.....
I should say, Rachel~Cakes is on facebook! I am still not planning on re-entering the world of 'friends' and 'messages' BUT my business is ! So feel free to 'like' my page! You know.... if you actually like my page .... It seems I had to create a profile (which I was trying to avoid) in order to create a page. But I plan to really only work off of the page and keep it strictly business.
In other news - Brooklyn tried a chocolate brownie recipe we have never tried before and I'm not lying when I say this. BEST BROWNIE TO COME OUT OF MY KITCHEN. EVERRRRR !!! It densified (is that a word?) once it cooled and was like a bite of fudge-ie heaven. Delish.
Other than that the only news here is the horribly windy, rainy day we see before us here in Victoria. Summer was definitely not long enough. Oh well. Alive, happy and healthy so really have nothing to complain about. Happy Fall Y'all :)
In other news - Brooklyn tried a chocolate brownie recipe we have never tried before and I'm not lying when I say this. BEST BROWNIE TO COME OUT OF MY KITCHEN. EVERRRRR !!! It densified (is that a word?) once it cooled and was like a bite of fudge-ie heaven. Delish.
Other than that the only news here is the horribly windy, rainy day we see before us here in Victoria. Summer was definitely not long enough. Oh well. Alive, happy and healthy so really have nothing to complain about. Happy Fall Y'all :)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Full Circle
In addition to marking the last day of this year's Nanoose Bay Teen Camp, Saturday July 23rd marked an even more momentous day here in Victoria. It was the day my flower girl, Rebecca Woods, got married! And I had the privilege of making her wedding cake (see cakes blog to the right...)
What a full-circle moment this was. Very beautiful the wedding was held at Hatley Castle and the reception at the Naval Base Wardroom. Delicious food, beautiful surroundings and beautiful bride. Congratulations Rebecca & John!!!
September 18th, 1993 and July 23rd, 2011
What a full-circle moment this was. Very beautiful the wedding was held at Hatley Castle and the reception at the Naval Base Wardroom. Delicious food, beautiful surroundings and beautiful bride. Congratulations Rebecca & John!!!
September 18th, 1993 and July 23rd, 2011
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