NBR: Baking for a friend

SnShne322 · August 2013

I have a friend who regularly brings us pastries from a bakery in Boston every once in awhile. Mike's for those of you familiar. He knows that cannoli are a weakness and indulgence for me and he without fail brings me one to me whenever he goes in to town. He never expects anything back, money or otherwise, but I can't help but feel the need to do something nice for him. I'm a reasonable baker so I was thinking of baking something and dropping it off for him. I live in the land of sub par bakeries, so returning the favor isn't really an option without an hour or so drive.

My question is, if you were to receive some sort of dessert item, what would you like? I can do cakes, cookies and cheesecakes no problem. However, I'm happy to have an excuse to branch out and try something new. He's not a big peanut butter fan (no allergy) so I'm going to pass on that. I think other than that, all bets are off. I think I'd prefer something that could last a couple of days fresh, but be frozen if need be.

What do you think?

EliStar · August 2013

Hmm. My go-to is usually cupcakes. I make killer red velvet cuppies.

But - my family owns a bakery so I usually just end up going there and getting pastries or other sweets. Laziness usually wins.

Easy stuff to try: Bread pudding, flan, eclairs, cream puffs

Some more advanced stuff that you can try: souffle, macarons,

SnShne322 · August 2013

Oh, eclairs might be something. I've always wanted to try my had at those. Thanks!

booneybear · August 2013

Banana split truffles.

I made these and brought them into work and they were gone in two seconds. Everyone raved about them.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://swatchbookweddings.com/banana-split-truffles

SnShne322 · August 2013

booneybear said:

Banana split truffles.

I made these and brought them into work and they were gone in two seconds. Everyone raved about them.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://swatchbookweddings.com/banana-split-truffles

Those a gorgeous! Maybe I could make a couple things and keep a few for myself. :P

EliStar · August 2013

SnShne322 said:

booneybear said:

Banana split truffles.

I made these and brought them into work and they were gone in two seconds. Everyone raved about them.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://swatchbookweddings.com/banana-split-truffles

Those a gorgeous! Maybe I could make a couple things and keep a few for myself. :P

I've always been too scared to make truffles and I don't know why.

I think it's the candy thermometer. I don't own one and don't know how to use it. Do these need one? @booneybear

booneybear · August 2013

EliStar said:

SnShne322 said:

booneybear said:

Banana split truffles.

I made these and brought them into work and they were gone in two seconds. Everyone raved about them.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://swatchbookweddings.com/banana-split-truffles

Those a gorgeous! Maybe I could make a couple things and keep a few for myself. :P

I've always been too scared to make truffles and I don't know why.

I think it's the candy thermometer. I don't own one and don't know how to use it. Do these need one? @booneybear

@elistar No candy thermometer needed. They are actually quite simple.

GreenBride624 · August 2013

I've been on a cupcake kick recently thanks to finally buying icing tips/bags!

MrsC7 · August 2013

@SnShne322 My friend just sent me a bitchin recipe for Margarita Cupcakes. Is this something your friend would like?

SnShne322 · August 2013

@MrsC7 Oh, maybe! I know that I would definitely like them at any rate. I would love the recipe!

MrsC7 · August 2013

@SnShne322 PM me your email

GreenBride624 · August 2013

@MrsC7 - sent you a pm! Can you send me that recipe?

SnShne322 · August 2013

@MrsC7 Done!

sassypants527 · August 2013

EliStar said:

Hmm. My go-to is usually cupcakes. I make killer red velvet cuppies.

But - my family owns a bakery so I usually just end up going there and getting pastries or other sweets. Laziness usually wins.

Easy stuff to try: Bread pudding, flan, eclairs, cream puffs

Some more advanced stuff that you can try: souffle, macarons,

How did I not know this?!

MrsJenE · August 2013

I'd make pie just because there's a lot of fresh summer fruit out there right now.

Passanie · August 2013

Anything chocolate is usually a safe bet. How about chocolate truffles? Impressive, and keeps/travels well, but fairly easy.

SnShne322 · August 2013

So many good ideas. I think I'm going to try to make a platter with some truffles, a few cupcakes, maybe a pie and I really want to try my hand at eclairs. I won't be said if I have to keep some!

Thanks everyone!

GreenBride624 · August 2013

SnShne322 said:

So many good ideas. I think I'm going to try to make a platter with some truffles, a few cupcakes, maybe a pie and I really want to try my hand at eclairs. I won't be said if I have to keep some!

Thanks everyone!

Umm... we all expect a platter to be delivered to each of our doors! After all, we helped with ideas!

SnShne322 · August 2013

GreenBride624 said:

SnShne322 said:

So many good ideas. I think I'm going to try to make a platter with some truffles, a few cupcakes, maybe a pie and I really want to try my hand at eclairs. I won't be said if I have to keep some!

Thanks everyone!

Umm... we all expect a platter to be delivered to each of our doors! After all, we helped with ideas!

I'll just have to perfect my apparating skills, and I'll get right on it.

GreenBride624 · August 2013

SnShne322 said:

GreenBride624 said:

SnShne322 said:

So many good ideas. I think I'm going to try to make a platter with some truffles, a few cupcakes, maybe a pie and I really want to try my hand at eclairs. I won't be said if I have to keep some!

Thanks everyone!

Umm... we all expect a platter to be delivered to each of our doors! After all, we helped with ideas!
I'll just have to perfect my apparating skills, and I'll get right on it.

Deal!

abt8113 · August 2013

Wow! All of those sound fantastic! Will you be my friend???

SnShne322 · August 2013

abt8113 said:

Wow! All of those sound fantastic! Will you be my friend???

:-*

Shepherdjel · August 2013

SnShne322 said:

So many good ideas. I think I'm going to try to make a platter with some truffles, a few cupcakes, maybe a pie and I really want to try my hand at eclairs. I won't be said if I have to keep some!

Thanks everyone!

Yum! Sounds like a great time for a G2G hahaha Hope you & Wes (& J of course) are doing well! :-)

SnShne322 · August 2013

Shepherdjel said:

SnShne322 said:

So many good ideas. I think I'm going to try to make a platter with some truffles, a few cupcakes, maybe a pie and I really want to try my hand at eclairs. I won't be said if I have to keep some!

Thanks everyone!

Yum! Sounds like a great time for a G2G hahaha Hope you & Wes (& J of course) are doing well! :-)

I'm always game. We missed you last time.

Shepherdjel · August 2013

SnShne322 said:

Shepherdjel said:

SnShne322 said:

So many good ideas. I think I'm going to try to make a platter with some truffles, a few cupcakes, maybe a pie and I really want to try my hand at eclairs. I won't be said if I have to keep some!

Thanks everyone!

Yum! Sounds like a great time for a G2G hahaha Hope you & Wes (& J of course) are doing well! :-)

I'm always game. We missed you last time.

Maybe we can try a small one next month before I get too big and the twins come...I will talk to Shelley & Heather :-)

RhymeReason · August 2013

I say the next g2g should also include a cookie exchange!

shellmh · August 2013

Shepherdjel said:

SnShne322 said:

Shepherdjel said:

SnShne322 said:

So many good ideas. I think I'm going to try to make a platter with some truffles, a few cupcakes, maybe a pie and I really want to try my hand at eclairs. I won't be said if I have to keep some!

Thanks everyone!

Yum! Sounds like a great time for a G2G hahaha Hope you & Wes (& J of course) are doing well! :-)

I'm always game. We missed you last time.

Maybe we can try a small one next month before I get too big and the twins come...I will talk to Shelley & Heather :-)

I'm game! September is pretty free for me! And I loooove the idea of a cookie exchange!!!

shellmh · August 2013

FWIW, whenever I give treats to someone, I do either a pie or a plate of cookies. Both of those always go over really well.

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