Paulette Macarons

I've been wanting to try Stacks for brunch so David and I headed out to the city Sunday. The food was ok, but the mimosas were adorable (see above pic). While walking around Hayes Valley, we also came across Paulette Macarons, and picked up a box (had to try all the flavors). The Wedding Almond one reminded me of Princess Cake and was my fav, however, I still like Miette Patisserie better. Pistachio is my favorite macaron flavor, and unfortunately Paulette's was not as flavorful. Paulette's definitely gets a lot of points for packaging though (adorable!).

Nectarine Scones

This year, after going to Brentwood (fruit picking), I rediscovered my love for white nectarines. I've been visiting Safeway's down the street when Udon Family (my fav. couple in the city who I visit at least 3x a week for udon) told me to check out Chinatown. The nectarines there are at least 3 times as big as the ones at Safeway's, and much sweeter. And much less expensive. Anyways, I just bought a few pounds today, and am planning on trying out this nectarine scone recipe. I'll update with how they turn out.

Cake Boss

I was flipping through channels last night and came across this show on TLC. Cake Boss! It's a reality tv show about a bakery, and with my new love of cake decorating, I found it fascinating. I saw an episode where a complete bridezilla wrecked the gorgeous cake Carlos made for her with multi-color frosting when he was in the back. I only got to watch 3 episodes, after which David regained control of the tv (History Channel. Snore).

Pizookie

Mayu and I headed to BJ's Brewery where I got my third favorite dessert. Pizookie (which is a half baked cookie with ice cream on top). I haven't had one since Bestie made them for me in AZ several years ago. This one is half white chocolate macadamia, half fudge cookie, with vanilla ice cream and cookies and cream whip cream (who knew it existed!).

Stars & Stripes Cupcakes

David was a bit disappointed (as was I) we didn't get to eat the red, white, and blue cupcakes yesterday at Dunsmuir, so tonight in between batches of clay macarons I whipped up a few.

Happy 4th

I hope everyone is having a great holiday week-end. Hub and I headed out to the Dunsmuir Mansion for an old fashioned 4th. We toured the mansion, listened to the band, watched a pie eating contest, and even saw parts of the teddy bear parade. Cute! And of course ate required holiday food (hot dogs, etc).

Cupcake Therapy

The roof, wall, and carpet of our bedroom is being torn down due to water damage from a pipe that broke upstairs. So while punted (ok so I'm exaggerating. We've set up the living room as our new sleeping area and we're having a lot of fun in the temp situation) from our house this week-end, I made a few stops at the local shops on Piedmont Avenue. A cupcake container from Suprise, and cupcake plates from Piedmont Grocery (aren't the sprinkles borders cute?!).