A Bit from the Bakery

Here's a little yummy taste from my mini bakery...a few new cheese and cherry danish, cinnamon rolls topped with white icing, and sweet cinnamon raisin bread.  As always, it was fun to try something new and challenging such as these bakery treats!  These items are now available in my Etsy shop!

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Cheese & Cherry Danish

Cinnamon Rolls

A Mini Taste of Panera Bread

Inspired by Panera Bread, I decided to create a miniature version of broccoli cheddar soup in a bread bowl with the Mediterranean shrimp couscous salad.  As I'm always looking for something new to try, it was a fun diversion.

Farmer's Market Scene

Since December, I have been working primarily on this miniature Farmer's Market scene in 1:12 scale.  After having spent many countless and tedious hours creating every item, I'm excited to see the fruits (no pun intended) of my labor come to life!

The scene includes fresh produce such as fruits and veggies, fish, canned goods, freshly baked breads, delectable pies, and more.  Enjoy exploring!

1:12 Scale Farmer's Market

Run, Forrest!  Run!

Freshly baked bread

This scene wouldn't be complete without pigeons.

Heads of fresh broccoli

(Ruler and penny for scale...and a fallen banana peel!)

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.

Especially for all of you "Psych" lovers

Time for a Giveaway - NOW CLOSED

Yes!  It's finally time for my first giveaway!  I have been wanting to do this for quite some time, so let's get started.

How Do You Enter the Giveaway?  It's simple!

1. Be a follower of this blog.
2. Comment on this blog post.  Do you want an extra chance to win?  Link this post on your blog and let your followers know that I'm having a giveaway.  Your name will be entered twice if you do this, so please make sure you notify me if you posted this on your blog so that I will know to enter your name twice! 

The drawing will be on May 5th, 2012.  All entries must be submitted by midnight as the winner will be announced later that day.  Don't miss out!  Spread the word...the more, the merrier! 

What's included? One delicious veggie pizza, a half a dozen crispy doughnuts, a banana cake and tart, a fresh loaf of sliced bread, and a few "porcelain roses."  Below are several pictures of what the giveaway winner will receive.

Best of luck to all participants! :)



The giveaway!

 


1.  One loaded veggie pizza (with box)



2. Half a dozen doughnuts (with box)

3.  Banana cake (with 2 slices) and a gold doily

4.  Banana tart

5.  Loaf of warm, fresh bread!



6.  A few "porcelain roses!"



Fresh from the Oven

Bread! It seems like I can never get enough of it. There are so many different kinds, each tasty in its own way. It's always a special treat to have the "good stuff."

I've always enjoyed testing various types of bread in miniature. One day I decided to just have some fun, so I spent two afternoons making bread. Here is my newest collection of french bread, baguettes, sourdough, and more.

Leeks!

Well, I made my first leeks! They don't look too bad. You can judge them for yourself. I can't wait to add them to vegetable arrangements that I have in mind to make sometime.

Without a doubt, I have been making less miniatures since school started... that I have said before. My entire schedule has been adjusted. I can't wait to unveil some new surprises!

I have been very active for the past three Saturdays. I am looking forward to the upcoming weekend when I can stay at home, and maybe even sit down with my minis.

The bread-making prep board which is now completely finished. You can see a pile of flour, some wheat, brown eggs, one cracked egg, dough, a rolling pin, and a cooked and sliced loaf of bubbly bread.