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pastrydiva Rich Double Chocolate Cupcakes, a Treat for Tebow Jan 14, 2012 4:21 PM Being from Colorado everyone here has fallen in love with Tim Tebow; Sydney and I thought it might be fun to create a fusion of Valentine’s Day and Tim Tebow. The end result is a rich buttermilk chocolate cupcake with an even richer chocolate icing. I must admit hailing from Chicago (originally) I have always been an avid Bears fan; Tim Tebow with positive attitude, plus his generosity even when he doesn’t play well has become one of my all time favorite players. Unlike most, I respect and admire him regardless of wins or loses. In some ways he reminds me of a Marine; he’ll do what ever it takes to lift his teammates, his morals are unapproachable, he truly embodies the the meaning of Semper Fi (Semper Fidelis  Latin for “Always Faithful or loyal”). I doubt there is a person who would argue Tim Tebow’s loyalty. Not since Micheal Jordon (yes I know he played basketball) has there been a player more devoted to a team and understands the meaning of being a part of something. Watch the game, root for the team you favor, either way Tebow Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes take the Championship. So hike on over to Bobbie's Baking Blog for the recipe.  
pastrydiva How to Decorate Champagne Sugar Cookies and Roses Jan 10, 2012 7:42 AM must admit Sydney and I are once again writing a post at 1:00 am; we must sub-conscientiously  enjoy the hour. Yesterday I explained the romantic and loving memory that   The Champagne Sugar Cookies represents for both Sydney and myself. We actually began planning how we would decorate our individual bottles and glasses; when it dawned upon me anyone in a relationship would have a bottle of wine or champagne (with or without alcohol ) representing a heart felt experience . Here is how we decorated our glasses and bottles to recreated an inmate memory at Bobbie's Baking Blog  
pastrydiva Champagne and Roses Sugar Cookies; A Sweet Romantic Treat Jan 9, 2012 6:56 AM With Valentine’s Day just a month away, Sydney and I found ourselves discussing what our version of a romantic night would be. We both agreed a nice bottle of champagne with raspberries in the glass was a nice start. Both both of us have had the opportunity to indulge in our favorite champagne with a special person. I was completely blown away: as we were confining to each other I realized we had describe almost identical versions. The brands of champagne  were different. DF for the past 25 years has bought home a bottle of  Belle Epoque. Our introduction to this prodigious delightful bottle of French bubbly was our wedding night. A unique man, who has become a good friend, had a bottle on ice waiting in our honeymoon suite the night we wed. It has become a tradition to indulge on this champagne every Valentine’s Day. I wanted to create a sugar cookie that resembled  Belle Epoque Rosé . Even at 2:00 am Bobbie and Sydney are completely dedicated to sharing their fun together as they bake champagne almond sugar cookies at Bobbies Baking Blog  
pastrydiva Crème Bavaroise, L’Opéra Cake Gâteau Finale Jan 7, 2012 8:27 AM As I finished yesterday’s post, L’Opéra Cake Gâteau , I realized I might have given the wrong impression. Opera cakes have a few steps and generally is best to give yourself two days from start to finish, but the cake is exhilarating to create. Besides feeling inspired; the look on friends, family, or client’s faces when they see the finished product is priceless. Without further ado Sydney andI I will explain the Strawberry Crème Barvaroise, the assembly, and the White Chocolate Glaze at  Bobbie’s Baking Blog kitchen. Come join the fun!  
pastrydiva White Truffles with Cassis-Framboise Ganache, Baby Let It Snow Dec 22, 2011 7:58 AM One bite and your palate heaven dreaming of the next bite Truffles are one of my favorite guilty pleasures; in fact Sydney was barely walking when she had her first truffle. She adored the truffles so much she shared a truffle with my closest nephew. She proclaimed they were to die for and he must try one. My nephew, who was three at the time, announced wide eyed he loved them and now was going to die soon. It took Sydney and I a few moments to finally realize he believed that the delectable truffle was going to cause him to pass on. It took hours of explaining it was a metaphorical description, and he was not only going to be fine, but have more scrumptious truffles to eat. Join the fun and learn secret to White Chocolate-Raspberry Truffles ; they' are to die for metaphorically!