Duchess Delights at My One Night Only

{filmed & edited by Christian Santiago}

Earlier last month I had the pleasure of participating in an event for My One Night Only.  Sweets and treats from Duchess Delights were provided to guest throughout the evening.   My One Night Only is a beauty, photography, and events concierge for all occasions. At the gala three high school senior girls prom dreams were able to become a reality thanks to the generosity of various sponsors and donors.  It was a wonderful evening that I was very proud to be a  part of.

Life Lately

{the secret to amazing salsa is to dry roast your veggies in a pan first.  Check out my vine here} 

Last week was a pretty crazy one, hence the lack of posts.  Here are some snaps of life lately according to my iPhone...

 {there's been some baby muggins going around}

 {Duchess Delights has been pretty busy lately.  Check out our donut cake pops!}

{my wonderful mom and I on Mother's Day}

Life Lately

 {Josiah on his 2nd Birthday}

Sometimes all you need is a nice gloomy Saturday.  At least that's how I felt this past weekend.  I really did nothing imparticular.  Ran some errands, prepped some cake pop orders, gave macaron making another go, among other things.  Here are a few shots from the past two weeks...

 {Mickey cake pop favors I made for the party}

 {had my first professional manicure in over 7 months.  I think my cuticles scared the manicurist}

 {indulged in a few (I use the word few very lightly) of my bro-in-law's mom's AMAZING homemade rainbow cookies}

{celebrated National Margarita Day with some homemade passion fruit margies}

{macaron making round two}

 

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Life Lately

 {last week we welcomed our first snow storm.  I'm using the term "welcomed" very loosely}

I don't know about you, but I am in total disbelief that Thanksgiving is next week!  That being said the menu planning has commenced.  On a separate note life after Sandy is slowly, but surely getting back to normal.  Chris and I ventured out to the mall this weekend and it was worse than shopping during the holidays.  Total madness.  I think everybody and their mama just wanted to get out of the house.  The experience just solidified the fact that most of my Christmas shopping will be done online.  I really can't deal.
Last, but not least I made these AMAZING apple dumplings.  The recipe is ridiculously easy, so much so that I have it memorized.  The secret ingredient is Mountain Dew.  Yes, Mountain Dew.  I don't know what it does all I know is that these were the best things ever and I am not eating carbs for the next few days.  Have a great week!

 {last Friday we went to the Mr. Mustart solo show.  Check out an awesome video of the show here}

{enjoyed some Entwine Cabernet}

{made "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" themed cake pops}

 

 {a small piece of heaven with ice cream on top}

Scenes From The Weekend

{gave myself an at home mani} 
Happy Monday, y'all! To say getting out of bed this morning was difficult would be a total understatement. Today's gloomy weather is ideal for staying under the covers, but duty calls. Had a great weekend; Spent time with our families and went strawberry picking for the first time ever. I'll share more about that experience tomorrow. In the meantime check out some shots from this past weekend...

 {made Minnie Mouse cakepops for a birthday party}

 {started my Sunday with a delicious Dominican breakfast and an amazing cafe con leche}

 {realized just how amazing the peacock is}

 {scoured the strawberry fields for the perfect picks}

{spent quality time with my Godson, Josiah- he's so stylin}

1st Birthday Cakebite Pops

I was hired to make these cakebite pops for a first birthday party. White chocolate "wrappers" and pink "frosting" created the perfect backdrop for pastel sprinkles and # 1s made out of fondant. The flavor selections were devils food, red velvet, and birthday cake (vanilla confetti). The perfect party favor to celebrate such a milestone occasion. 

Spring Cake Pops

Here's a look at some cake pops I was hired to make for a birthday party.  The theme was spring.  Hope they brighten your day ; )