Trying new things

Hi folks!

I'm sorry I haven't posted anything in a while. You know how it goes, summer hits and so do vacations, extra long work hours, etc. I also started a new blog that everyone should check out, and I've been working on that too. It's called Eat Healthy, Stay Fit, Die Anyway.  (Stayfitdieanyway.blogspot.com.) Check it out and let me know what you think!

Anywho, I'm here now, and I have exciting news! I have gotten a new job at a local bakery!!! It's called Some Crust and I LOVE IT! I'm working in the front store for now, but I'm working my way back into the actual bakery and hopefully cake decorator! That being said I wanted to show you something I did recently.
When I submitted my resume at the bakery I also included some pictures of previous work I had done. However, I didn't have anything to show that I could do piping work. (That's the intricate little scrolls and writing you see on cakes) So what did I do? I made something to show them of course!

I copied the design from a photo I found on Google but the rest is all me baby! I don't have a proper piping bag but,  (I'm kind of a perfectionist, so this is not as good as I would like) I made due. It is a devil's food chocolate cake with raspberry ganache layers in between. Then milk chocolate frosting and buttercream details. MMmmm!

I took the cake with me to church for our father's day picnic and everyone was wowed! They couldn't believe I did it and they couldn't stop ooing and aaing about how good it was. Thanks guys!

I'll keep you all updated on how things are going at the bakery, but in the mean time if you're in the area you should stop by! It's Some Crust Bakery in Claremont, CA. It's SO cute and SUPER delicious. Hey, maybe I'll have to post something about the bakery and their goods. Stay tuned!

Fresh, healthy, delicious!

Summer salmon burgers

 

Hey guys, I have a great recipe for you that just so happens to also be very healthy and oh so yummy!

I'll start by saying I am not a health nut, but I do try to take care of myself. I also like to eat though, so whenever I post a recipe you can bet that it's not going to be one of those recipes that is good for you but tastes like crap. 

So enjoy my delicious salmon burgers!

 

I used a large salmon filet this time but sometimes I like to use canned wild Alaskan salmon (16oz.). (DO NOT use farmed fish people! Do you know how many fish lice and potential diseases those fish can have?!?! EW!)

 

Anyway, make sure you remove any skin (obviously) and then you'll want to break apart the filet with your hands so you can pull out any bones. 

If you use canned salmon you wont have skin or bones, but break apart any large chunks all the same until you have a chunky paste. You don't want to puree it, some chunks are good! However, the smaller the pieces the better the burger will stick together.

Mix in parsley, basil, cayenne pepper, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs and lemon juice 

(See recipe page for exact measurements).

Stir together well. 

Form into 6 tight patties.

Warm a pan with some olive oil and fry burgers until each side is browned and burger is warm through. You can do these on the grill, but I would recommend using a burger cage so they don't fall apart and into your grill. 

(For burger cage see  http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=38327&catId=180&parentCatId=180&outletSubCat=)

And to place an order please feel free to email me

Serve with lettuce, dill yogurt sauce, on a whole wheat bun, and enjoy!

World, please welcome Ransom Eliot Gaither.

I'm Aunt Laceye now...

 

Ransom Eliot Gaither

Born May 3, 2012 at 12:00pm.

6 lbs. 14 oz. and 21" long