Thursday, June 25, 2009

Martha's Strawberry Basket Cupcakes~

A friend's wife took ill this weekend and is on the mend !~:)
Yesterday was a National holiday as I mentioned so I made the petal jam..and tried my hand at a few of these to be able to send her one w/ some personalized cookies..and Nana Pinwheels~

It was our HOTTEST day yet..so my baskets started to wilt:) But I refrigerated them right after and they stayed crisp:)

Do you have this book?

Cute cute cute..lots of great info..I had loved her cookie one..the cupcake one is at par :)



Well illustrated..tips..tricks.. I love it.


Playing with Fondant is like playing with play doh.. when I have the time..and the desire..I find it a lot of fun.



C'est le temps des fraises~ It's berry season..so I thought the basket was the perfect theme..

She thought the cookies were sweet.I am so glad I bought that cuter..


It's fun to personalize~

The cupcakes were just a simple white cake recipe..and I used a buttercream icing w/ the number 47 tip f Wilton.
I colored the fondant red and green..shaped and toothpicked the small strawberry accents.
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  1. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...June 25, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    This is a Crazy Fabulous blog!! I'm IN...There's cooking blogs and then there's cooking blogs... This is THE COOKING BLOG, MMMMMmmmm...I'll be back, what are we having tomorrow? xoxo~Kathy@ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  2. CathyJune 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    What lovely treats for your friend, Monique. Isn't fondant fun to work with? Your little strawberries are perfect.

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  3. Karen @ MignardiseJune 25, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Gorgeous cupcakes, Monique. You are a real artist!

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  4. Lori (All That Splatters)June 25, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    So beautiful. I haven't worked with fondant yet, and I'm so anxious to. Your culinary artistry is so inspiring!

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  5. Joy TiltonJune 25, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    I agree with Kathy, this is THE cooking blog for bakers! Beautiful cupcakes and I must do them for Mom and "The Ladies."
    joy c. at grannymountain

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  6. La Table De NanaJune 25, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks for your very very nice comments:)

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  7. The Cooking PhotographerJune 25, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    I saw that cupcake on foodgawker and I knew it had to be you!!

    They look amazing Monique! I'm going to have to buy that book now.

    Laura

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  8. JenniferJune 25, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    STUNNING. Simple elegant and over the top!! You are so talented:)

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  9. LindaJune 25, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Monique...you da bomb!
    You did a bang up job on that cupcake...I got the book and I do not think I would have the courage to try them...
    Just gorgeous!

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  10. allieJune 25, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Wow! Amazing cupcakes.

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  11. JaymeJune 25, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Those cupcakes are adorable and look very well made! :)

    Thank you for your kind words on my blog too, you are great!

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  12. La Table De NanaJune 26, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    The book! The book is so good!

    Have fun!

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  13. JamieJune 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Just gorgeous! I dream of being able to decorate cakes like this! Beautiful!

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  14. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateJune 26, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    How CUTE are they? (And the cookies, & presentations, too!) What cheerful and lovely gifts from the heart, sure to speed recovery.

    Very, very nice Mme. Magical! xo

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  15. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 26, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful gesture, M! Your cuppy-cake is beau!

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  16. Ry @ Sotto Il Monte VineyardsJune 26, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Just too pretty! You are such an inspiration.

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  17. Marie RaynerJune 27, 2009 at 3:38 AM

    Love the cookies and the cakes! Just wonderful!

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  18. 2 StewsJune 27, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    So glad your friend is on the mend. Your beautiful and thoughtful treats must have helped! I am inspired to work with fondant now, the only problem is they look too pretty to eat!

    Diane

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  19. Deana SidneyFebruary 7, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Those cupcakes are amazing... the contrast in the photos was exquisite!!! I agree... they would make anyone feel better!!

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