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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Meringue Hearts

Meringue Hearts
by Fay at The Useless Cook

I saw this idea on Martha Stewart and thought I would try my hand at making them for Valentines Day. Ofcourse these would be perfect for any romantic occasion, such as an anniversary, wedding or engagement party.
I had fun making them and learnt alot, please let me know how yours turns out.

What you will need
3 x Egg Whites at Room Temperature
3/4 cup Sugar
Pinch of Salt
1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
Food Colour / Flavour
Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Whisk
Spatula
Electric Mixer
Stove and Pot
Piping Bag and Round Tip

Preheat oven to 200f / 110c.
Place egg whites and sugar in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water.

I placed my electric mixer bowl over the pot so I can place it in the mixer without changing bowls.

Using a whisk, slowly mix until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm (not hot).

Add salt, cream of tartar and food colour.
Place bowl in Electric Mixer.

Beat at medium to high until stiff, glossy peaks form. Approx 5 to 7 minutes.

Scoop the beaten meringue into the piping bag.

Now, this was my first time at piping, so it took a bit of practice. I also can not tell you how many this mix will make as it will depend on how large you make your hearts.

Holding the piping bag upright, squeeze some out to make a blob and pull towards you as you release pressure on the bag.

Now, next to your first blob, do the same to form the other have of your heart.

Now, continue piping more making sure to leave a gap between the hearts as they will expand slightly.

I decided to try writing something.
NOTE: there are two things that I found out about this mixture. The longer you leave it from finish mixing to placing in the oven. The finish product looks bumpy. To get a smooth finished product, try baking on multiply trays so that the mixture is not sitting around.
I also discovered that the food colouring disappears slightly. Next time I will add more red so that my finished meringue has more of a pink colouring once baked.

Have fun making these.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Heart Cookie Favors

by Womans Day

Photo: Charles Schiller

S’mores DIY Favors

via Ruffled

Here is a DIY favor project comes from the multi-talented Three by the Quill Pen: Who doesn’t love this timeless treat that brings everybody together around a camp fire? They take this classic and made it classy by creating precious little bags that contain everything you need to make one s’more.

Sweet Tiny Sugar Flowers

via Craftzine

Julie Sloane's "Sugar Sweet Flowers." She teaches you how to turn any cake, whether it be a birthday cake or wedding cake, into a feast for the eyes. Check out her tutorial.

Candy Love Gift Tags

by Heather Bullard

Click Here for printable

There are 8 Sweet Sentiments per page. Just print, cut and tie to candy bags or gifts!

If you would like your own set...click here: Download Free Love Gift Tags.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Bling Marshmallow Recipe & Tutorial

by Celebrating The Moments

These are soooo EASY and BEAUTIFUL to make. Follow the Step-by-Step Instructions.

O So Easy Oreo Balls How-To

Published by Jessica and HowSweetEats.com

If you’ve never had Oreo balls before, they can be described as ‘cake-like,’ truffles, or the-best-thing-you’ve-ever-eaten-in-the-entire-world.

Not only do they taste incredible, but they are SO EASY. All you need is a package of Oreos and one block of cream cheese. How simple is that?