Cool New Products

If you didn't already know, I'm always on the look out for awesome new baking products, whether it's something cute or useful or just plain new and exciting.

I think the following items fall under all those categories.

First off, we have the M-Cups, which are adorable nesting measuring cups. Go ahead and squeal all girly-like over how cute these are, because that's exactly what I did.

Next up is the Teacupcakes silicone molds. Again, waaaaay too cute. The only problem is that you only get four to a box. :/

Finally, the Cakewich. I love this pan because 1.) the name is clever (I'm a sucker for that kinda thing), and 2.) Sandwiches are awesome, cake is awesome, so it begs to be said that a Cakewich is awesome�.

I found all these products at Bake It Pretty, which also has designer cupcake liners (!!!!) and other products which I'm sure you'll love as much as I do.

And for my final note, it's not really a new product as much as a new concept. Someone recently told me that they tried a mint red velvet cake with chocolate icing. He told me it was really good, but I was just floored that this particular combination of flavors never occurred to me before. So anyone ever make mint red velvet before? Or for that matter, ever make red velvet with a non cream cheese icing?? I clearly need to start thinking outside the box when it comes to cake flavors!

What to pack?

Not too much baking this week. I'm more focused on packing up my things (unfortunately) to take down to Florida.  And since I'm staying in an apartment this year, there's 124085092358904235 times more stuff to pack.

Not only do I need the basic dorm room decor, but there's a whole other aspect to pack for: the kitchen. I plan on doing lots of baking this year, but I would also like to get back into cooking more. Which should be an interesting experience on my limited budget.

So far I've got my favorite baking pans, all my tips, gel pastes, sprinkles, cupcake liners, and fondant tools, some spatulas, my stand mixer, cookbooks, cooling racks, aprons, my rolling pin, a mini whisk, and an old knife set of my parents that probably came from a yard sale, if the mismatched knives are any indication.

I don't have pots, pans, oven mitts, and a number of other important kitchen items. Some of the items my roommates will be getting, and some things we'll buy down there (like plates and forks).

But I'm curious, fellow foodies who've done the whole college thing, what do I need in my new apartment kitchen? And what don't I need (because, seriously, overpacking is a problem for me)? And the final question, since I'm a broke college student (who doesn't want to blow her summer savings on lame practical stuff as opposed to really cool stuff), where can I go to get the cheapest kitchen items, and by cheapest I mean "good quality at a low price that will last at least two years?"

Feel free to ignore my massive run-on sentences and instead take a moment to leave me suggestions in that thar comment section!

XOXO

OK, Blog Readers: I Have Questions!

I would like to sell some of my baked goods (cookies, cake balls, cupcakes, etc) this summer at our city's annual crafts fair. I remember last year I thought about selling crocheted items, but that is a lot of time to invest so I sorta scratched that idea. And I like cookies better anyway. :-)

But I don't know what the laws are like in my state (Georgia)... do I need a licensed or commercial kitchen? Or is my home kitchen sufficient? Do I need a permit to sell at this festival? It's just a one-time deal, maybe I'll do it again the next year if it's a success.

So if you know the answers or where I can find information, I would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!!!

XOXO,
Kelsie

Quick Question

I went to Publix today to buy some ingredients for baked goods. However, I couldn't find meringue powder (or powdered egg whites) anywhere.

My question is this:
Does anyone know where I can find this product? Does Publix usually sell it, but I looked in the wrong place? What about Wal-Mart? I'm pretty sure Michael's does, in their cake decorating aisle, but I won't be going there for a while. If anyone could help me out, I'd greatly appreciate it!

I did however find everything else I need (including the parchment paper that was on sale!!) for baking this weekend! :)

Update! I went to Wal-Mart this afternoon and found, in the cake decorating section, a really big can of Meringue Powder. Thank you to everyone who responded to my question! Your help is much appreciated! Now, I need to get off this computer and start making cookies!