Let them bake cake

Here's a quick little update about the cake decorating class I'm taking. This class started off as nothing but a hassle. Originally it was scheduled for January, but due to some royal screw-up (royal, like royal icing, you see what I did there? hehe), got moved to February. Then there was the danger of rescheduling that! Turns out it's just one date we'll have to reschedule (Feb 19 for March 5th), and the whole thing kicked off last night. I'm still not totally sold on the concept, especially considering how much stuff there is to buy. However, I was slightly excited to purchase this new cake kit. It even comes with it's own box. :-)So over the next four weeks, I'll be making cakes every Wednesday night, and decorating them every Thursday. I have no idea how this experiment will turn out, but I've decided if I can have just one success (making the icing flat on all sides of a cake with no crumbs peeking through) then the money for the class will be worth it. I have no desire to get really good at making cakes (like wedding-cake-maker kind of good, nor do I ever want to have to use fondant), but I would like to be able to make a cute cupcake for my niece on occasion, and make a cake or two when the time is right. Up next week, a Michigan cake.
In a little bit of other news, and as usual, a surprise to me, my lovely lady Kristal bestowed some mini on me. Mad props to her husband Rick for spotting them! While on their ski vacation, Kristal & Rick eyed these mini condiments, and knew immediately that I had to have them. You two make a gal feel so loved, and my bento boxes thank you! Giant bear hugs to you both.