Banana Bread

I wasn't planning to bake anything this weekend but suddenly the urge came and I decided to make my first ever banana bread. I created my own recipe and I'm so happy about the result, it was goldenbrown, moist and delicious. I also made different types of foccacia, but for pictures and more on food, please go to http://www.caccis-foods.blogspot.com/

Straight out of the oven

Banana bread with fresh blueberries

Tarts and macarons

Mixed tarts

Here comes the remaining pictures from last weekend. I used a mix of fresh strawberries and raspberries since they are in season now and taste fantastic. The tarts have a tart base, frangipane and vanilla cream before I topped them with berries. The macarons on the other hand can still be called a failure, but I'm going to keep trying.

Macarons before cooking

The finished product with dark chocolate raspberry ganache

Cupcakes & tarts

  We went to a bbq party on Saturday and I had decided to bring some cakes. I spent most of Saturday morning making cupcakes, fruit tarts and macarons. I keep having troubles making the macarons, they never turn out the way I want them to, so I have realised that I need to order the KitchenAid attachemt that will grind the almonds really fine and I also realised that I need to beat the air out of the mixture, thank god there's always a next time. The best part of it all is that everybody enjoyed the cakes and the party was great fun. Here are som pictures....

Red Velvet Cupcakes with mascarpone & cream frosting

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Boysenbeery cupcakes

Raspberry cupcakes

Chocolate nougat cupcakes

The Result

The dinner was fab...everything went much better then expected. I hadn't made all of the dishes before so I knew it was going to be a challenge, but the result made all the preparations worth it!!! I made my first fondant cake, or rather a Red Velvet Cake with fondant cover. Here are some pictures from the dishes on my menu, minus the Pear salad -  I was so hungry that I forgot to use the camera before I started eating..

Hope you enjoy.......

Table & Menu

Menu

Seared scallops with cauliflower puree & beurre blanc with dried fruits

King crab ravioli with crab sauce & trout caviar

Seared halibut, roasted red pepper pure & butter steamed asparages

Roasted rack of lamb with sweet potato puree & sauteed oyster mushrooms

White chocolate pannacotta with raspberry coulis & macaron with raspberry ganache

Red Velvet Cake with pink fondant & white roses

My next project this weekend is cupcakes and tarts....see you soon

3 days to go

I`m preparing a 7 course dinner for my stepdad on Saturday to celebrate him turning 60 yrs. I have already ordered fresh scallops, halibut and rack of lamb from Fjeldberg in Bygdøy Alle but I still need to go shopping for King crab, vegetables and herbs today. Here is my menu for the night:
1. Pear salad with caramelized walnuts, Roquefort and honey vinaigrette. Served with tiny Roquefort popovers.
2. Seared scallops with cauliflower puree & beurre blanc with dried fruits
3. King crab ravioli with a cream sauce
4. Sear-roasted halibut with roasted pepper puree & steamed green asparages
5. Braised rack of lamb with sweet potatoe puree & sauted mushrooms
6. White chocolate pannacotta with raspberry coulis, macaron with raspberry ganache and fresh chocolate coated strawberries.
7. Southern style Red Velvet Cake and pinsk raspberry meringue

I have alot to do so planning & organizing is crucial, hope everything goes as planned, can't wait to sit down and enjoy a long family dinner......:-)

Welcome to my wonderful world of cakes and food!!!

Finally I have joined the world of blogging and I´m looking forward to share my passion with the world. I have for the last 6 months spent more time cooking & baking and I have loved every minute, so I have decided that I will share my joy with anyone that wants to listen. This blog will focus on great recipes, beautiful cakes and daily hurdles. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!