Monday, April 9, 2012

In the beginning was the lamb cake ...


And the lamb cake was with Team Odell and the lamb cake was demonic.

And after many years of anticipating the coming of the demon lamb cake from afar, I decided to make my own.




Cake pan acquired.  Is it me, or is there something a little Cylon-ish about it?

By your command.
Mixing up the guts.  Red velvet, naturally.


Greasing up the innards.


Into the tomb with you!


The cake pan is empty.  The lamb has risen.


Flocking the lamb.  I used a recipe I found online called "that's the best frosting I've ever had".  Shame on me for not testing it out first, because no.  No, it isn't.  If that's the best frosting you've ever had, you haven't eaten nearly enough cake in your life.  Fact.  And to be fair, it wasn't bad, it was just medium, with a texture very much like that of whipped cream icing.  Not a big fan.  I would have been better off with a 7-minute frosting or the classic old school combo or shortening and powdered sugar.  Next year I'll know.


And now the most important part of the cake.  That which puts the demon in the demon lamb cake - the eyes.

Nice try, but not quite right.
I liked the idea of using yellow flecked jelly beans, but the execution was wrong.  There's a reason you should only use maraschino cherries for the eyes ...

Demon lamb cake weeps for you.


Demon lamb cake and its spider cupcake minions.  KNEEL BEFORE THE DEMON LAMB CAKE!


Demon lamb cake can also be benevolent.  Please, enjoy an appetizer while the main course is being prepared.  Another deviled egg?


The lamb has fallen.  The lamb will rise again.


HAPPY EASTER!

Friday, April 6, 2012

This tastes like burning: DIY Cadbury Eggs

Why?  Why?!?  The thought of a regular one makes my teeth hurt.  Why would someone feel the need to embiggen the horribleness so?

Pimp That Snack - The Creme de la Creme Egg via Mental Floss


















Standard creme egg : Height : 2" Girth : 4" Weight : 40 g Calories : 175
Creme de la creme egg : Height : 8". Girth : 16.5". Weight : A whopping 2.25 kg!! Calories : estimated 10000!!

Do you like your creme egg of normal size, but find that the gooey fondant center isn't sweet enough for you?  Why not add a dollop of canned frosting and some sprinkles?  Seriously, why?

Cakespy: Cadbury Creme Deviled Eggs | Serious Eats : Recipes

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

From the set? Did he say from the set?

You better not be effing with me, Vin Diesel.  Stop Facebooking and finish making this movie already! 





Starbuck is in the new Riddick movie too?  Apology accepted.

via Bookshelves of Doom

Monday, January 30, 2012

Monday morning moment of 'splody goodness


I feel I must take issue with the title of this video.  The content quite clearly demonstrates that microwaves make things AWESOME!

And yeah, I'm really only posting this as an excuse to send you here  ...

Nipples?



via Laughing Squid

Friday, January 13, 2012

Fashion Friday: Twinkle Toes

We interrupt your usual eye candy for some hotness of a different sort.

Behold!



DIY light up shoe clips!

I need these like I need air to breath.

Check out creator Becky Stern's Make:Projects page for a step-by-step video, materials list, and instructions and then get out there and sparkle!



LED Shoe Clips via Laughing Squid