Let them eat cake

Have you ever seen such pretty cakes?
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Sweet tooth

Donuts, ice cream, creme puffs, cinammon rolls, cupcakes, macaroons and cake. Indeed, I have a sweet tooth. But part of my New Year's resolution is staying away from sugar. If I had the strength to refrain from goodies, I would bake just so I could snap pictures of desserts covered in frosting and sprinkles. Aren't these photos pretty? From my finds on Flickr, Dunkin Donuts seems to have the prettiest donuts. And the macaroons appear to be fit for Marie Antoinette herself. Yum.

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Keep calm and carry on

1. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like dressing up every day. Or what it would be like living in Victorian times. Having to wake up and put on a courset and what not. The feathers and decoration in the hair. Sounds tiresome. But perhaps I would enjoy dressing up in pretty dresses for a royal ball with my hair all dolled up.

2. The first photograph was featured in a past issue of Nylon, and I loved the nostalgic photographs. Bunny ears, oh deer!

3. Bows, bows, bows- everywhere. I adore bows. I put them on everything- hair, clothes, my room, and the like.

4. Have your cake and eat it, too. Christmas time is a treat for my sweet tooth. But it's a curse for my stomach. I can never stop snacking. I must hit the gym soon.

5. I was not aware that back in World War II, when the UK was being bombed daily by the government, that they posted these all over the country in an effort to help lift spirits. This sign has never been more true for me at the moment. I've learned that the mind controls the majority of sicknesses and stomach problems. And with my current stomach issues, I really should keep calm and carry on.

Parisian macaroons

I've never heard of anything that sounded quite as yummy as LADURÉE macaroons. I first fixed my eyes on these bright-colored goodies while watching Marie Antoinette. Now I've come across a recipe from the Martha Stewart Web site, so I'm willing to bet they are delicious. This calls for some baking.

Victorian delicacy

Marie Antoinette takes the cake for most eloquent film set. The victorian outfits and furniture were enough reason for me to watch the movie. The plot isn't wonderful. But the scenery, fashion, food, and palace are to die for. My favorite scene is performed as I Want Candy plays in the background. A perfect song for this scene since the clothing and jewelry, and not just the food, looks simply delicious and exquisite. And the hair, complete with feathers and bird ornaments, is extremely glamourous.

Smores Popcorn

This is the most random entry, but oh well. I have become obsessed with making this yummy snake & thought I would share.

S'mores Popcorn Recipe

Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup corn syrup; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 10 cups plain popcorn; one 10 1/2-ounce bag mini-marshmallows; 2 cups chocolate Teddy Graham cookies; 1 cup milk chocolate chips

1. Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda.

2. Combine popcorn and marshmallows in a large bowl. Pour the sugar mixture over them and stire to spread it evenly around. Stir in cookies and chocolate chips. Spread mixture evenly into a greased 9-by-13-inch pan.

3. Refrigerate 2 hours to cool. Break into bite-sized pieces.

Tips:
1. Remove popcorn kernels before adding mixture.
2. Substitute light corn syrup.
3. Wait about 30 seconds before stirring in the chocolate chips, otherwise they will melt completely with the hot sugar mix.

Credit: An old issue of Seventeen Magazine.