The Ghost of Cakes Past..

 So I did it! I made it through my first day of work, and all in all it was fantastic! All the people I work with are super nice and really fun to be around.  I survived making coffee (it's really not that complicated), and I also learned to make something called London Fog, which is half Earl Grey tea, and half steamed milk with a shot of vanilla syrup. Apparently it's delicious, but I guess I'll never know. I have yet to attempt a espresso, but who knows what tomorrow will bring!

So seeing as today is the beginning of a new phase, I thought it might be a good idea to remember where I started. So over the next couple days I'll post pictures of some some of the cakes that I've done in the past little while.

So this is a cake I made in honor of my beautiful niece Daisy being born, hence the D on the cake. Don't get me wrong, I love my nephew Clay, but having a niece to dress up all girly is way too much fun. I love pastels, and pink and green will always be one of my favorite color combinations.

 

This cake took forever to make! I think I originally planned on it being at least 2 layers, but I had to make every single flower by hand, which took a really long time. So after several hours I diverted to plan B, and decided it would look just as good as a single layer cake. Despite the change in plans, I think it turned out pretty good.

Cake Pops!

When it comes to food, it's hard to go wrong if it's on a stick. Stop and think about it. Corn dogs for example, are in my opinion, are simply delicious. And there is nothing better than sitting outside on a hot summer day licking a popsicle. Carmel and candy apples will always be one of my favorite things to eat in the fall. And who could forget suckers? Cherry flavored Lifesaver suckers are the best.
So what could be better than putting cake on a stick?

I wish I could take credit for thinking of this idea, but I snatched it from a wedding magazine a little while ago. Nonetheless I think theses turned out pretty cute. My mom and I are toying with the idea of having a dessert table at the family dinner at my brother's upcoming wedding, which makes me really excited because now I'll have an excuse to try out all kinds of different cute desserts. But I think these would make a cute addition. I still have to play around with them some more, but as a first attempt, these aren't too shabby.

Sweet Victory!

So I finally did it. I gave in, and joined the blogging world. I'll admit that I'm not vain enough to think that anyone other than me cares about my thoughts, and the goings-on of my everyday life. I'll be the first to admit that my life really isn't that interesting. However, now seemed like the perfect time to start, as my life seems to be taking an interesting new turn. A definite turn for the better if you ask me.
I landed my dream job! Don't ask me how I did it, because I honestly couldn't tell you. I applied to Crazy Cakes on a whim more than 3 months ago, never considering the actual possibility that one day they would actually hire me. I have 2 semesters of culinary school under my belt, and the only baking experience that I have is what I've learned from my Mum. And while my experience baking for my family is extensive, to most it would probably be considered amateur. So I put my dreams of cupcakes and frosting out of my mind, not wanting to get my hopes up.
Months passed. I continued to bake and decorate cakes on my own, and honestly forgot that I applied at all. Then a miraculous thing happened. I got a phone call! The only problem was that I wasn't there to answer it. I'll be honest and admit that I was having a nap. Normally I keep my phone near by, even when I'm snoozing, but today it was upstairs, while I was 2 floors down, blissfully unaware that destiny was calling, quite literally. I awoke, and to my dismay discovered the missed call from Crazy Cakes. I checked to see if they had left a voicemail, not that it would have mattered, because my voicemail doesn't work anyway. I was crushed, thinking that I'd missed my only chance. But to make a long story short, I called them back, and got an interview. I've never had a job interview in my life, so I had no idea what to expect. I tried to muster everything I learned in Job Prep back in grade 9, but I couldn't think of anything that struck me as particularity useful. The interview seemed to go well. However she did mention that they were interviewing several people, at which point I knew I had no chance. I had no formal training, and no experience, not really what most people are looking for in an employee. But I guess I did something right because today they called me back! But of course, I missed that call too. However, upon calling back, to my utter and complete disbelief, was told that I got the job! Music to my ears.
I'm pretty pleased with myself right about now. But I'm nervous too. I've never worked for anyone other than my dad. Honestly one of the thing that scares me most is that Crazy Cakes serves coffee. 3 kinds of coffee to be exact. I have absolutely no clue how to make coffee. That's probably the stupidest thing to worry about, when there is a million other things that I don't know how to do either. But I'm super excited to learn!