What You’ll Need:
- Two 9′ Inch Banana Cakes
- Dulce de Leche (For Filling)
- Yellow Buttercream
- Chocolate Ganache
- Crushed Nuts
- Rainbow Sprinkles
- Buttercream Scoops in Neapolitan Colors (for Faux Ice Cream Scoops)
- Cherries
- Wafers
Entries Tagged 'Food' ↓
WIFE Sweet Treat: Banana Split Cake
March 29th, 2013 — Cooking, Food, Mrs. Party Planner
Tips for THE WIFE: Caviar
March 18th, 2013 — Cooking, Food, Tips
My eyes always widened with excitement when there is a cause to celebrate with a fare of exceptional caviar. It was recently on a field trip to Petrossian, when I realized there is a world of knowledge that comes along with caviar. But you don’t need to become a caviar connoisseur to to understand the basic knowledge of etiquette, many different varieties and special utensils required to serve with caviar. Below is a guide to everything a wife should know before ordering caviar at your next lunch or serving it at your next dinner party . -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE
Strictly speaking, the correct and proper definition of caviar is limited to eggs harvested from different species of sturgeon, traditionally Beluga, Osetra and Sevruga sturgeon from the Caspian Sea in Russia and Iran. However, the rising popularity of other types of fish roe in modern cuisine has caused the definition of “caviar” to broaden. Nowadays, basically any fish egg is referred to as caviar.
The tradition of preparing caviar has remained the same for thousands of years, and is one of the many reasons why caviar prices are so expensive. The harvesting, preparation and manufacture, of caviar is incredibly arduous, and follows strict traditional methods. Click “Continue Reading” to learn more.
THE WIFE’s Gluten and Dairy Free Guide to Los Angeles:
February 13th, 2013 — Food, Health, Resturants
I recently got my blood tested for food intolerances at whitelifenutrition.com. My results came back with a gluten and dairy intolerance, so with the new year came the new me! After cutting out my two favorite food groups, I’ve been on a mission to find out what restaurants, cafes and coffee shops cater to those with these special dietary restrictions. -Taryn Cox for THE WIFE
Grocery Stores:
The following markets offer a multitude of gluten and dairy free products like Rudi’s gluten and dairy free bread, Glutino cereals, organic almond milk, and Daiya dairy free cheese.
- Erehwon: 7660 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90036, erewhonmarket.com
- Pam Mac D’s Glutten Free Market: 3516 West Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, California 91505, pammacds.com
- William Sonoma: For gourmet gluten free pancake, waffle, pie and pizza crust mixes. Also Bouchon Bakery gluten free cookie, muffin, cake and brownie mixes, visit williamsonoma.com for locations.
- Whole Foods: Visit wholefoodsmarket.com for locations.
WIFE On The Go: ThinkThin
February 5th, 2013 — Food
There are days when I find myself running around town without a moment to stop and eat lunch. Enter my new favorite obsession… ThinkThin protein bars! I’ve got in the habit of throwing one in my purse on days when I know I’ll be rushing from meeting to meeting. I also keep a few stocked in my car’s glove box when I need a healthy boost of clean and nutritious energy. They’re made with quality natural ingredients and have 0g of sugar, 20g of protein and are gluten and dairy free. ThinkThin offers 12 flavor varieties, but my favorites are brownie crunch and chocolate covered strawberry. Available at Target and Whole Foods, for more information visit ThinkProducts.com
WIFE Sweet Treat: Babycakes Bake Kits
January 16th, 2013 — Cooking, Food, Things I Love
