My Pastillage`, originally uploaded by Theresa111.
Made from a few ingredients which harden but is still extremely fragile, pastillage` is used to create a centerpiece or a holder for desserts. I am quite pleased with this piece.
I use this photo as my Avatar. The fruit is colored marzipan. My grapefruit is rather large though. Artistic License! [...]
Archive for April, 2008
30 Apr
My Pastillage`
22 Apr
Praline Japonaise Gateaux
Praline Japonaise Gateaux, originally uploaded by Theresa111.
2 9″ japonaise or dacquoise round disks, fully baked
1 9″ 1/2 ” slice of genoise cake
1/2 butter cream recipe
3 T praline paste, to taste
2 cups rum syrup
3 c toasted sliced almonds
pink fondant for decor finish
Assembly:
1) Anchor nut meringue to the plate. Spritz with rum syrup.
2) Spread praline [...]
19 Apr
The Real Me
Photo 43, originally uploaded by Theresa111.
I like this type of photo art as it portrays an Andy Warhol theme, very much like the Campbell’s Soup Can Art. It really is a bit fascinating to be able to manipulate the colors and phased-out and softened features.
The real me is a contradiction of a mirage of [...]
