CAKE BOSS

There are very few television shows that Noah, Zoe and Clepson all like to watch that I can bear to watch (PLEASE NO SPONGEBOB!) A few weeks ago we all sat for hours watching a Cake Boss marathon. The kids were amazed at the creations and amused by the "Cake Boss's" yelling and flamboyant attitude in the kitchen. We decided to make our own "Cake Boss" creation. The kids drew pictures and we discussed and ultimately had to put off making the cake because the fondant, modelling chocolate etc... were a bit involved and we needed ample prep time to pull off the cake successfully. We also needed a group of folks willing to eat our creation... So, Clepson's "going home" party was the perfect time to create. We settled on a Haitian flag (made by Clepson, with help from Nina), an American flag (by Noah, on the other side of the cake), a pizza (by Nina) and a hand (originally waving goodby, then just taking the pizza, by Zoe). It all came together pretty well and was DELICIOUS! The cake was white chocolate cake with almond white chocolate frosting, marshmallow fondant and white modelling chocolate. If you would like any of the very, very, VERY messy recipes, just shoot me an email or comment and I will get them to you.

Clepson is very excited to be going home at the end of the week. He is desperate to see all of his friends at the orphange and Sherry, Bobby and Carole (the directors and nurse at Love a Child). He is a very confident boy who will hopefully be just as respectful as he was when he came to stay with us!