Baking is Money Making

Yes, you heard it right. I'm starting to make money out of my newest hobby...and that is baking. *big grin*

If you will notice too, my sidebar has more links and blog list about baking. Hehe. Actually my sweet tooth pave way to my interest in baking. It all started with a wishful thinking. When someone gifted us an oven toaster and turbo broiler, I fancy how to bake using these electric appliances. I even looked for possible recipes to bake using an oven toaster and turbo broiler. However, it seems too tiresome than buying an out of the shelf slice of cake from my favorite bakeshops. 

But I guess the saying "When there's a will, there's a way" or sa tagalog, "Kapag gusto, maraming paraan..." is really true. I was able to persuade the Mister to buy a gas range with  oven when we were looking for a new 2-burner stove just to save on LPG. Hahaha. That's what you call, creating the interest and the need of a buyer. O di ba?, nagamit ko pagiging ahente ko sa asawa ko. :P

The story behind was told on this post, where it all began.

I started baking ready made batter from the grocery. Then started reading blogs and looking for online recipes of cupcakes, cakes, bread and cookies!!! My eyes get big and almost drool on beautiful plating and recipes I get to see online. Some of my favorites sites/links are already in my sidebar.

Last year, I was able to sample and gifted dozens and dozens of cupcakes. My block buster flavors are chocolate and carrot cupcakes! They were a winner!!! And last Christmas was indeed crazy. I gave cupcakes as Christmas gifts to friends. Cupcakes as our share for parties (pot luck) and cupcakes almost in every celebration we attended.

Majority of my creations were posted in Instagram and FB. Shame on me, I failed to write about it here due to my limitations when it comes to time management. Blame it on making priorities. Mommyhood comes first than blogging. :P

Devils Cake with Chocolate Ganache. The cake is a ready made batter mix  but I made the ganache.

The Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake. Recipe is from Aikko of Bake Happy. Such a generous lady to share recipes.

First attempt to bake a cake. This was for Jared when he turned 9 months.

Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes for Mama's 58th Birthday

Rainbow cupcakes. Aren't they pretty? 

Practicing how to write on red velvet cupcakes. :-)

Chocolate Cake for my Nephew's 3rd Birthday. The frosting was not  perfect. hehe

Christmas giveaways

Banana Bread with Chocolate chips

My latest creation...chewy chocolate chip cookies.. Winner!!!

My first sale were 4 dozens of cupcakes (2 dozen chocolate and 2 dozen carrot) for a simple debut of my friend's sister. I was told that they were a big hit to the guests and my friend, (the hostess) forgot to save one for herself. hehehe. 

Anyways, I'm so darn excited to be an official entrepreneur and who know's, I, este, we might own our Bakeshop. We have tons of ideas in mind but still on the blueprint.

For now, I'm glad I have a tall order of 9 dozen of chocolate chip cookies!!! God is so good. 

My dough is already done waiting for it's 24 hour countdown before I can bake them. Ohh, I'm so excited.

Baking is one of the reasons I'm getting a bit healthier than before. :P

A Baker is Born

I have a sweet tooth. I love chocolates, ice cream, cakes and anything that is sweet. My fascination and love for sweets made me curious on how they were made. And so one day, I just had this strong urge to try and bake. But how? We don't even have a microwave oven. I remember, every time we visit the grocery and pass on the baking section, I always stop and look at the baking products on the shelves. The devils cake, the yellow cake, brownies, muffin, etc.

And so march this year, when the LPG gas went on crazy high on early part of the year, we noticed that our consumption is getting faster. A's uncle said that our gas stove's burner consumes more than the regular one because it has double rings. To save on gas, we must purchase single ring with lesser holes.

This type of burner consumes more LPG. Double Rings.

Single ring with fewer holes in the middle.
Unlike the picture above, this one can help you consume LPG longer.

Ok...because we are trying to save on LPG, we went out to the nearest mall and look for a new gas stove. Guess what, we ended up buying and bringing home a gas range with oven. har har har!!! Now that's what we call cost cutting! :P
Well, A and I have our own hidden agenda in buying the gas range. We both want to BAKE!!!!
I want to bake cakes and pastries and A wants to bake dishes of fish, chicken, pork and do roasts too!

So now I have the main machine to bake, I started buying baking utensils, cupcake pans, mixing bowls, measuring cups, weighing scale and the newest addition is the mixer!!! Yey!!!

My Mixer

Ultra Moist Chocolate with Chocolate Whipped Ganache

Let's eat?

Chocolate cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting

My two recent bake products were both a hit to our tastebuds. And I was so proud of myself. (too proud actually! hahaha)

Thanks a lot to online bloggers for sharing there recipes. I really learned a lot. If you will notice too, I added another blog list on my sidebar on my favorite sites for baking. :P

To get a copy of the Ultra Moist Chocolate Cake, you may get it HERE.
Again, thanks to Aikko of Bake Happy.

I must admit, a BAKER is finally born in ME...hihihi.
Expect more baking adventures.... x-o-x-o

New Milk Supplement

Before I get to the main topic of this blog entry, allow me to say to you, dear readers that the one-month photo journal challenge I gave to myself, I now concede a FLUNK. Sad to say, I failed to post one photo entry for 3 times and so I must say enough of this. I'm just fooling myself. I really can't update this blog everyday. It's a FACT. I'm simply happy updating this blog and sharing my thoughts at least once a week.

Ok, let's move on. As I mentioned from my previous post on Malunggay Cookies, I really made sure I will have a bite of those promising cookies. Either I win the promo or not, I told myself I will buy and try those malunggay cookies. And so I did!!! Yey!!!

Left: Mango Malunggay; Right: Dark Choco Oats

They are actually good! At first, it has a weird taste. Sort of bitter after taste. It must be the malunggay powder itself. But My Mom said, she has not tasted any bitterness and she liked it...a lot! Her bet was the mango malunggay because it's more sweeter. As I munched on the cookies, they appear to be yummy on each bite. Among the 2 flavors, ofcourse, I like the choco more than the mango. And it's true, that it helps increase milk supply. I will surely buy more and for those milking mamas who will read this, I highly recommend this product. I'm wondering how the sugar free flavor taste.

BTW, it was actually hubby who bought me these cookies from Anna Banana shop in Enterprise Tower, Makati. It costs P65 for a pack of 6 cookies and my hubby got a free sample too.

Oh, as I checked, I did not win the give-away promo but it's ok, I'll still buy my next batch of cookies! :-)
Will try the banana walnut oats next time.

Perpective 14: Hearts Day

Love Note from A

A's Valentine  Gifts for me ! ^__^

No fancy dinner for two, no expensive nor traditional gifts like flowers and chocolates but A's presents still melts my heart. Got 2 of my favorite food that I was actually craving for since last week.
1. Quickly's Super Taro Ice
2. Special Hot Bibingka

I love you Honeyko! Mwah!
You never fail to surprise me! *hugs*

Friends, I hope you had another memorable Vday yesterday....coz, I did! :D

Marshmallow Mama's Malunggay Cookies

I have been EXCLUSIVELY nursing Jared for exactky 7 months, 2 weeks and 2 days now. It's really an effort to keep my milk supply with Jared who's growing bigger and bigger and consumes milk very quickly. I am taking supplements and always have soup and malunggay leaves included in our meals at least 3x a week. I tried malunggay pandesal and even malunggay juice!

A and I dining at stock market resto in High Street, Fort Bonifacio

my malunggay juice

Just to keep up with my son's milk demand, I read and look for other ways to consume malunggay and keep my milk flow at constant. And I'm happy to find this! Cookies made of Malunggay!!!

Mango Malunggay Cookies by The Marshmallow Mama

I read about this from Jenny of Chronicles of a Nursing Mom. And I am really interested and would love to try this. This blog entry is not only for the sake of joining the promo but I just simply want to write about it and really uber interested in this product. Even If I win or not will give this product a try.

Haha! I remember, I once labeled myself a cookie monster! Coz I always munch on cookies every so often. There was a time, I hoard every flavor or my favorite cookies (Mrs. Fields and Soft Baked) for a 2-month worth of supply. hehehe.

Will send and email to Marshmallow Mama to order. ^__^ (excited?)

Perpective 05: cravings

CHAMPORADO with Condensada: Hot, Sweet and Sticky.

Would you like some? ^__^

Perspective 03

kisses

Update on Random Things

Citrus Water with Home Made Turon

My version of DIY Citrus Water. This was inspired by Mary Grace Cafe. Another way to have your water smell and even taste better. I'm trying to cut off my intake of tempting Coca Cola Soda or Iced Tea.

Poured over some chocolate syrup and the joy of eating this home made turon doubled a thousand time. hehehe. I am really a certified sweets enthusiast.

Turon sprinkled with Hersey's Chocolate!!! Yum!

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Early Christmas Presents for Baby Jared

Mommy Jhan was a bit excited and have her few purchases for Baby J wrapped as early as October! hahaha. Mukhang mapupuno ng maaga ang aming Christmas Tree! :-)