by bobbienoto | May 4, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
James’ Birthday Cake My hairdresser, James, lost his mother in 2009, every year for his birthday she would bake him a German Chocolate Cake. A friend of his was given the recipe and has taken on that responsibility of baking his birthday cake. Sydney and I asked...
by bobbienoto | Apr 13, 2011 | Cakes, Home, Mousse Cakes, x
Framboise Double Chocolate Charlotte I can hardly believe it is already the second week of April. Springtime in Colorado is a unique experience, you can ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon. Two days ago the temperature was 24 degrees C/ 74 degrees F, today...
by bobbienoto | Mar 16, 2011 | Cakes, Home, Mousse Cakes, Pastries and Viennoiseries, x
The Triplets of Yumminess! I was lost in thought reminiscing with my memories of the trip Sydney and I took to Paris, France, when I realized it was just about the anniversary date of that prodigious trip. France, it self is a magical place, but that particular trip...
by bobbienoto | Mar 9, 2011 | Cakes, Home, Mousse Cakes, x
In The Pink: Pink Passion Cake These wonderful cakes were Sydney’s creation, we have a friend/customer each year who hosts a Mardi Gras party, and this year she asked us if we would design the desserts. (she has always wanted to go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras)...
by bobbienoto | Feb 27, 2011 | Cakes, Fruit Desserts, Home, Mousse Cakes, Pastries and Viennoiseries, x
Layers of Crème Anglaise, Apples, and Dacquoise “Oh My” I have never named a dessert after myself before; this one just seemed to match my name. When I agreed to be DF’s wife the initial thought that entered my brain was: Bobbie Noto sounds like a...
by bobbienoto | Feb 9, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
White Chocolate Crème Fraîche Frosting The men, I am not being sexist, they happen to all be men, work in the mailroom at my husband’s office have very graciously allowed me to have supply shipments to be sent to there mailroom. After the last few weeks of not...
by bobbienoto | Feb 8, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
During a hair appointment, Sydney and I were discussing recipes and flavors. I really wanted to lighten up a pound cake I had designed for DF; he eats a piece for breakfast every morning. To be perfectly honest I am bored with baking the same cake every week and...
by bobbienoto | Jan 27, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
Gâteaux aux Framboises Starting from the middle of December 2010 joconde cakes have been a major baking pastry in our kitchen. So you can imagine my surprise when on January 1st I openened The January 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Astheroshe of the blog...
by bobbienoto | Jan 26, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
Little Cuties Without becoming to mushy I want to dedicate this post to husband and daughter. This past week I have been a little, rhymes with, witch (we are a G-rated blog: you know) and they have gone above and beyond family help. I realized as I sat down to write...
by bobbienoto | Jan 22, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
I must start off by saying this was one of the most entertaining cakes Sydney and I created; however if you had been with us in kitchen you would have thought you were part of a sitcom. Since the tulip paste and cake had been baked and assembled the previous night...
by bobbienoto | Jan 13, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
Tulip Paste Triangle Shape Gàteau Before I begin I need to thank Sydney, not only could I have not been able to complete the cakes without her help, but she starts spring term next week and is organizing all her supplies and college necessities, so her time is...
by bobbienoto | Jan 5, 2011 | Cakes, Home, Mousses and Pudding, x
I wanted to create a romantic dinner for my husband on News Year’s Eve, I had neglected him during the crazy holiday months. I became extremely busy a week prior to Halloween and did not have much time to dedicate to him until after New Year’s Eve. He...
by bobbienoto | Dec 24, 2010 | Cakes, French Macarons, Fruit Desserts, Home, Mousses and Pudding, x
With one day to go and still so much left to do, I must admit I feel like a child waiting anxiously for Santa. I actually become a santa helper on Christmas Eve Day. Sydney and I run all around Denver and hand out our homemade goodies to all the people who are...
by bobbienoto | Dec 19, 2010 | Cakes, Home, x
I was contacted by a panicked client, who over the years has become a good friend (RG), she had volunteered to bring holiday treats to her son’s third grade class party. This phone call was initiated late Saturday evening and the party is this Thursday; as my...
by bobbienoto | Dec 15, 2010 | Cakes, Home, x
Each year our family takes turns picking out what our Christmas dinner will consist of; this year Sydney is the person to choose the main course and it is my turn to choose all of the desserts (generally there are about three different ones). Lucky me! Last year...
by bobbienoto | Nov 16, 2010 | Cakes, Home, x
The DF birthday week has reached it’s conclusion, DF will finally have his “Boston Cream Pie.” The celebration week started with a scrumptious Chocolate Genoise Cake with a Raspberry Crème Fraiche filling covered in a Marshmallow Meringue Frosting...
by bobbienoto | Nov 7, 2010 | Cakes, Home, x
For the last 23 years my family has had a wondrous tradition: each member of our family has a week of celebrating his or her birthday, (we refer to this tradition as “BIRTHDAY WEEK”). The actually story behind this fabulous tradition started with a blunder...
by bobbienoto | Nov 5, 2010 | Cakes, Cookies and brownies, Home, x
I love when I have the opportunity to design a particular recipe for special people in my life. Last fall a friend of mine, Travis L, who actually is the pickiest adult eater I have ever encountered, asked me to bake pumpkin cookies for him. I thought how simple, till...
by bobbienoto | Oct 5, 2010 | Cakes, Cookies and brownies, French Macarons, Home, Pastries and Viennoiseries, x
October is the month that everything, buildings, ribbons, lights, armbands, the decor at the malls, and all along the interstate turn the optimistic lively color pink. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Celebrating 25 Years of Awareness, Education,...
by bobbienoto | Sep 10, 2010 | Cakes, Candies, French Macarons, Home, x
Vanilla Pods I just adore those almost black, tacky, fragrant, delicious and “O” so versatile pod. The minute I take one out of it’s glass holder the vanilla pod becomes an irresistible aromatic party for my senses: the look, the smell (of course),...
