Art portfolio and blog of Isabel Honkonen
The sweet stuff!
Yes, they are! Really they are, they're the love child of a moist Brownie and a Tiramisu, they are absolutely delectable and best of all...they are super easy to make. I used my favorite brownie recipe that I have been using now for about 15 years and simply added an additional step to make these…
Continue reading ➞ The Best Mascarpone Brownies.
Yep, It was cake time for me again and this one had to be a Monster High theme cake. So I was thinking fondant covered, fondant logo, easy peasy, let's say I am glad it's done, not perfect but my daughter, the customer is satisfied. Here are the pics, again not perfect but after cutting…
Continue reading ➞ Monster High???
I just finished assembly the hulk cake for my son's b-day and I think a came about pretty decent considering the my children were screaming like crazy people all morning and I could not get a grip of my nerves. Cake Recipe: equal weighed amounts of: whole eggs granulated sugar all purpose flour - I…
Continue reading ➞ “Hulk Smash” cake – done
As I mentioned in my previous post that there is a birthday cake that needs to be completed this weekend, I have started creating the components to the "Hulk Smash Cake". I used the rice crispy treat recipe to create the rocks and hand and they have been covered in fondant, see below. …
Continue reading ➞ Hulk Cake on the way…
It's been very cold and I needed something to lift the spirits of my little ones and myself so, what better than a delicious treat. I had one of these a Fresh Market a few months ago and I did have the recipe but could not find it. I had to make it. I found…
Continue reading ➞ Butter Cake, anyone?
I've been trying for 2 weeks to make the perfect Cuban bread, just like I remember eating back in South Florida. I stumbled upon several recipes and finally decided to try the one posted on the website below. http://www.tasteofcuba.com/pancubano.html I follow the directions - I did end up using 4 1/2 cups of bread flour…
Continue reading ➞ Cuban Bread
It's been a very productive week for me. I will be posting later on today some pics. of my latest painting and drawing that I am working on simultaneously. I recently got really inspired and I am riding that wave. And no, I have not painted my art room yet 😦 I am thinking of doing…
Continue reading ➞ Unfinished business…
