Red Barn Bakery Blog http://redbarnbakery.com/blog Blogging about all things sweet - Cake Decorating, Sugarpaste, Edible Art Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:40:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Tent Sale @ Wilton http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedBarnBakeryBlog/~3/jxsYNvX7d1s/ http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2011/06/tent-sale-wilton/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:40:01 +0000 rbbdbadmin http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/?p=143 Don’t forget, you’ve still got time to head out to the Wilton 25th Anniversary Tent Sale in Woodridge, Illinois.

Hurry, you’ve got until June 21st- They’ve got loads of cake and craft tools to stock up on. This sale can’t be missed if you are in the area!

Times: Saturday and Sunday 8am – 6pm

Monday thru Friday 9am – 8pm

Address: 2240 W. 75th Street, Woodridge, IL

For more info… go to Wilton.com

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Until then, here are some sites I’m reading… what is on your bookshelf? Virtual or otherwise?

Chef Chloe

WeTv.com Amazing Cake Photo Contest

Clabber Girl Classes

Harvest Pumpkin Scones from King Arthur Flour

Bill Clinton’s Veggie Diet

What are you reading?

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We’d like to start a discussion about packaging. Are you using green packaging to mail and serve your sweet temptations? There are a lot of options out there, and it really does take some time to “sift” through them to find out what is the right course for you.

We’ll be posting some links to help you with your search, and we hope you’ll join in the conversation! Till then, read what Sandra Bullock does in her restaurant “Bess Bistro on Pecan” to combat landfill waste.

Links to Green Packaging:

Green Packaging Inc.

Eco Products

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]]> http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/12/packaging/feed/ 0 http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/12/packaging/ Cyber Monday Free Shipping http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedBarnBakeryBlog/~3/xTbDOi5fHMQ/ http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/11/cyber-monday-free-shipping/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:08:21 +0000 rbbdbadmin http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/?p=106 You can get FREE SHIPPING on our Frosted Foodie items in our Zazzle shop today!!

Enter code: FREESHIP2DAY

NOTE: The free shipping offer is for Ground shipping to U.S. addresses only. Shipping charges will apply to oversized orders and orders being shipped on an expedited basis or outside the U.S. Offer is valid from November 30, 2009 at 12:00am PT through November 30, 2009 at 11:59pm PT. This promotional offer may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.
]]> http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/11/cyber-monday-free-shipping/feed/ 0 http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/11/cyber-monday-free-shipping/ Contest: Holiday Baking Challenge http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedBarnBakeryBlog/~3/eq-nBsYeP0k/ http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/11/contest-holiday-baking-challenge/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:08:42 +0000 rbbdbadmin http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/?p=102 Like walnuts? Like a baking challenge? Like the chance to win some great prizes, including a new KitchenAid Mixer? Then head on over to the California Walnut Commission site and enter their Holiday Baking Challenge Starring California Walnuts contest!

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The Holiday Baking Challenge Starring California Walnuts is a national contest in search of delicious holiday baking recipes. This contest will run from October 15, 2009 to December 4, 2009. The winners will be announced on December 18, 2009.

You have the opportunity to enter a recipe in one of the following categories:

  • blondies, brownies, and cookies
  • cakes and pies
  • breads
  • breakfast / brunch baked items

For those of you who are budding food show hosts, you can enter a video submission too.

See full contest details

photo credit:  California Walnut Commission

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]]> http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/11/connect-with-us-on-facebook/feed/ 0 http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/11/connect-with-us-on-facebook/ Are you a Frosted Foodie? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedBarnBakeryBlog/~3/hRHLzPJTTfo/ http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/10/are-you-a-frosted-foodie/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:36:37 +0000 rbbdbadmin http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/?p=85 Nope, we haven’t passed out from too much coconut. We’ve just been super busy. Lots of new creations, ideas, recipes, and products coming through our barn doors. Many thanks to our readers and followers who haven’t forgotten us!

One of the projects we’ve been working on is a new product line called “Frosted Foodie.” You can find everything from clothing to tote bags in our store. We will keep putting out new products and will be happy to hear any ideas you may have that you’d like to see us tackle.

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Here is our “Cupcake Pirate” design on a t-shirt:

and on a magnet:

What about a recipe binder for all your sweet recipes? As we’ve been changed over to an all vegan menu, we’ve been cleaning up our own recipe storage. This binder offers a variety of methods to keep your precious recipes. You could make photo collages of your recipes, keep written recipes in protective sleeves, print your recipes out on great paper, or even create a scrapbook.

Lots of fun stuff to come! Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
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Additionally, we are transitioning to all things vegan. We’ve been vegetarians for ten years, and as of 2009 – vegan. We’ve been away for awhile while we worked out some recipes and learned some new tricks. As always, we continue to learn.

There are some great books available for the vegan baker, like: Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule.

The book has so many great recipes and photos, I dare you not to pick one up!

Here is our version of their Toasted Coconut Cupcake with Coffee Buttercream Frosting, topped off with our favorite coconut coffee beans.

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Check out the Post Punk Kitchen and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World

]]> http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/05/vegan-cupcakes-toasted-coconut/feed/ 0 http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/05/vegan-cupcakes-toasted-coconut/ Wilton Tent Sale 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RedBarnBakeryBlog/~3/1qJLhnZHxB0/ http://redbarnbakery.com/blog/2009/05/wilton-tent-sale-2009/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 06:20:21 +0000 redbarnbakery http://redbarnbakery.wordpress.com/?p=82 The 2009 Wilton Tent Sale is upon us! Unfortunately, we won’t be attending this year, but I hope the rest of you have @ the tent. If you can make, it is well worth the time and effort.

Wilton Tent Sale

May 29 – June 16

Saturday & Sunday 8am – 6pm

Monday thru Friday 9am – 8pm

This year they’ve expanded the crafts section and will be offering a large selection of craft products and scrapbook essentials.

And…free demonstrations!

Don’t miss any of the great demonstrations of Wilton products and techniques that will be offered by The Wilton School. All demonstrations are from 11 am – 2 pm.

Saturday May 30th Fondant Decorating Techniques

Tuesday June 2nd Chocolate

Wednesday June 3rd Fondant Decorating Techniques

Thursday June 4th Buttercream Decorating Techniques

Friday June 5th Buttercream Decorating Techniques

Saturday June 6th Chocolate

Monday June 8th Buttercream Decorating Techniques

Wednesday June 10th Fondant Decorating Techniques

Thursday June 11th Chocolate

Friday June 12th Buttercream Decorating Techniques

Saturday June 13th Fondant Decorating Techniques

Have fun in Woodridge!

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I’m in search of a great vegan scone recipe that is nothing less than amazing. Last weekend I attempted my first, a maple and cinnamon mixture that did not settle well with me. Mr. Baker thought it was great (he is supportive like that), I thought it was far from great. So far from great that I don’t have a picture to offer as I’ve passed my dismal attempt off to the birds who’ve been busy returning to their favorite yard and preparing for all the spring chicks we will soon be seeing.

Please feel free to post your fave. links, recipes, etc… that you believe qualify as an amazing vegan scone. :)

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