I just wanted to share with you all how gosh darn excited I am to get my very own mixer this weekend!!! Granted, it's this super old school, made in the 80s, standing mixer, but a mixer is a mixer and I'll take it! Until now, I've been baking everything with a wooden spoon. It's harder than it looks! It takes a lot more stirring and time than using a standing mixer and I'm so grateful for my mother being a baker too and having an old one I can take back to my apartment after visiting home this weekend. Now I can whip my own frosting and multitask while something mixes in the bowl on the side. I'll post pictures as soon as I bake up my first creation, which is looking like it'll be...drum roll please...PUMPKIN CUPCAKES!! (with a homemade cream cheese frosting.)
Happy Thursday Everyone!! Enjoy this beautiful fall weather!
Liz.
A journey through the world of creative cupcake (and other delicious treats) baking and decorating!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
First Baking Adventure!
Yay!!! So today on my way into my apartment complex, my friend Kaitlyn, who lives two doors down, asked if I would be interested in making some cake balls sometime soon to feature here on my blog. Naturally, I accepted her offer and I'm so excited to let everyone know that our first post is going to be on cake balls! This is going to be my very first attempt at this treat so hopefully all will go well! I'm thinking we are going to do a few different kinds of decorations, maybe even some Halloween themed ones.
Hopefully we can get to baking soon, but unfortunately, things are getting crazy academically, so it may be longer than we'd like to be able to spare an hour or so to make these fun little cakes-on-a-stick. If anyone has a suggestion for what you'd like to see me bake here at Lovin in the Oven, please leave a comment! I'm always in the business of finding and testing out new recipes and then putting my own spin on them. :)
Hope everyone has been well! Yay for fall finally being here!
Liz.
Hopefully we can get to baking soon, but unfortunately, things are getting crazy academically, so it may be longer than we'd like to be able to spare an hour or so to make these fun little cakes-on-a-stick. If anyone has a suggestion for what you'd like to see me bake here at Lovin in the Oven, please leave a comment! I'm always in the business of finding and testing out new recipes and then putting my own spin on them. :)
Hope everyone has been well! Yay for fall finally being here!
Liz.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Ordering Details!
I realize this is a bit in advance here, but for future reference, if you'd like to order any of the baked goods seen here on Lovin' in the Oven please contact me, Liz, through email at lizabethjane09@gmail.com This account has emails forwarded directly to my phone at all hours of the day so I am certain to receive your request! All pricing information is subject to quantity available and demand. For a quote, please feel free to email! Since I am small and local, as of now I am only able to deliver to Bloomington-Normal and a small surrounding area.
My dream in this is to be able to expand to more of Central Illinois and create many different kinds of cupcakes and bakery items, ultimately being able to open up a storefront. But that's way futuristic! Just thought I'd share a bit of what I hope this can become with you all. :)
My dream in this is to be able to expand to more of Central Illinois and create many different kinds of cupcakes and bakery items, ultimately being able to open up a storefront. But that's way futuristic! Just thought I'd share a bit of what I hope this can become with you all. :)
Bear With Me!
So, I decided that I wanted to start something new, something that more accurately depicted what my passions are and how I express myself creatively, ergo BAKING BLOG!!! Yay!
Ok, so I'm going to be trying out a few new recipes and I hope to update with new goodies about twice a week. This is going to be a lot of baking, and a lot of cupcakes and other delicious goodies, so please, bear with me if I don't get a chance to update a couple weeks in a row. Aka, baking is not cheap, and I'm a broke (really) college student. But baking and decorating is something I truly enjoy doing and I feel is a great way for me to express my artistic talents. And it's food. Come on. Who doesn't like a whole lot of cupcakes in their apartment to nom on after (or before, or during...) a meal?!
I'm also thinking of starting to sell the cupcakes if they become popular after giving away a few batches. Granted, I only have so much space in my little apartment kitchen to store all of these treats, so if you'd like some while I'm just starting out, PLEASE let me know! I'm more than happy to run some to your house! :)
Well, I think that about covers it for now! Happy Hump Day everyone!
Liz
Ok, so I'm going to be trying out a few new recipes and I hope to update with new goodies about twice a week. This is going to be a lot of baking, and a lot of cupcakes and other delicious goodies, so please, bear with me if I don't get a chance to update a couple weeks in a row. Aka, baking is not cheap, and I'm a broke (really) college student. But baking and decorating is something I truly enjoy doing and I feel is a great way for me to express my artistic talents. And it's food. Come on. Who doesn't like a whole lot of cupcakes in their apartment to nom on after (or before, or during...) a meal?!
I'm also thinking of starting to sell the cupcakes if they become popular after giving away a few batches. Granted, I only have so much space in my little apartment kitchen to store all of these treats, so if you'd like some while I'm just starting out, PLEASE let me know! I'm more than happy to run some to your house! :)
Well, I think that about covers it for now! Happy Hump Day everyone!
Liz
As Of Recent...
Since I haven't posted in awhile, and obviously since I should be studying for my physiopsychology exam tomorrow afternoon, I decided to let you all in on what's been up in life recently!
It's that time of the semester again, test week of death. You know, that one, or two, or in my case three, week(s) where all your professors assign a ridiculous amount of homework and decide to have exams. Those weeks when you start to establish a serious caffeine dependency and the local coffee shop starts knowing you as a regular. Yep. It's that time.
So naturally, I got through six of twelve pages of my notes (typed notes, mind you, therefore a lot more information than you probably originally thought) and decided I deserve a reward. Ergo, blog checking time! There are so many wonderful little finds that I've been introduced to and love keeping up with. Granted, two of these three are my friends, but they're so creative and adorable that I keep spending my valuable waking hours ooing and ahhing over their style and making lists of to-buys based on their recommendations.
First is Kaitlin, or Kait, as you probably know her. Her blog is featured here: Kait Kulture. Kait is a super sweet, super stylish lass who never fails to make me giggle. A soon-to-be fashion merchandising graduate at Illinois State University and soon-to-be resident of Nashville, Tennessee, Kait exudes a personal style that effortlessly enhances her absolutely genuine selfless nature. If you're really looking to win this lovely lady over, go for a good pair of Steve Maddens or a burrito bowl from Chipotle.
Next is Kendi from Kendi Everyday. This girl. I don't know her, but she's one of those people who I think if we ever met, we'd be instant friends. She's so beautiful and her style is so effortless and doable, I make sure her posts are on my daily reading list. Also, as if that wasn't enough, girlfriend is funny! Fashion with a little bit of dry humor. It's an essential every girl needs in her life, like chocolate and fat pants. And a good Ryan Gosling movie. (Right, ladies?) If you're not already, follow her. You won't regret it. Unless you have lots of things to do, then you might, only because you'll find yourself reading for a ridiculous amount of time at once. Trust me, I'm speaking from personal experience.
Finally, one of my best friends, Courtney, just started a style blog! Girl is crafty, and it will definitely show. With a unique and hip sense of style, help me in welcoming Courts blog, Adventures and Eccentricity into the blogosphere! She's sure to not disappoint once things really get kicked off.
Aside from blog creepin and homework doin, life hasn't been all too crazy down here in good ol' central Illinois. Just a few lovely fall nights spent with friends laying under the stars, laughing and talking until 5am, watching movies that turn out to be surprisingly good, and of course, grabbing a delicious pumpkin spice latte at the local coffee house.
Obviously, this hasn't been a super crazy exciting post, but I just wanted to give everyone an update and promote some things I fully support and am excited about! Hope everyone's enjoying the beautiful fall weather!
Here's to boot season!
Blessings,
Liz.
It's that time of the semester again, test week of death. You know, that one, or two, or in my case three, week(s) where all your professors assign a ridiculous amount of homework and decide to have exams. Those weeks when you start to establish a serious caffeine dependency and the local coffee shop starts knowing you as a regular. Yep. It's that time.
So naturally, I got through six of twelve pages of my notes (typed notes, mind you, therefore a lot more information than you probably originally thought) and decided I deserve a reward. Ergo, blog checking time! There are so many wonderful little finds that I've been introduced to and love keeping up with. Granted, two of these three are my friends, but they're so creative and adorable that I keep spending my valuable waking hours ooing and ahhing over their style and making lists of to-buys based on their recommendations.
First is Kaitlin, or Kait, as you probably know her. Her blog is featured here: Kait Kulture. Kait is a super sweet, super stylish lass who never fails to make me giggle. A soon-to-be fashion merchandising graduate at Illinois State University and soon-to-be resident of Nashville, Tennessee, Kait exudes a personal style that effortlessly enhances her absolutely genuine selfless nature. If you're really looking to win this lovely lady over, go for a good pair of Steve Maddens or a burrito bowl from Chipotle.
Next is Kendi from Kendi Everyday. This girl. I don't know her, but she's one of those people who I think if we ever met, we'd be instant friends. She's so beautiful and her style is so effortless and doable, I make sure her posts are on my daily reading list. Also, as if that wasn't enough, girlfriend is funny! Fashion with a little bit of dry humor. It's an essential every girl needs in her life, like chocolate and fat pants. And a good Ryan Gosling movie. (Right, ladies?) If you're not already, follow her. You won't regret it. Unless you have lots of things to do, then you might, only because you'll find yourself reading for a ridiculous amount of time at once. Trust me, I'm speaking from personal experience.
Finally, one of my best friends, Courtney, just started a style blog! Girl is crafty, and it will definitely show. With a unique and hip sense of style, help me in welcoming Courts blog, Adventures and Eccentricity into the blogosphere! She's sure to not disappoint once things really get kicked off.
Aside from blog creepin and homework doin, life hasn't been all too crazy down here in good ol' central Illinois. Just a few lovely fall nights spent with friends laying under the stars, laughing and talking until 5am, watching movies that turn out to be surprisingly good, and of course, grabbing a delicious pumpkin spice latte at the local coffee house.
Obviously, this hasn't been a super crazy exciting post, but I just wanted to give everyone an update and promote some things I fully support and am excited about! Hope everyone's enjoying the beautiful fall weather!
Here's to boot season!
Blessings,
Liz.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Amen
This is how I feel today. <3
Lyrics:
I’m alive to bring glory to You, King
God of victory, You are my passion
It’s in the way You are, You don’t change at all
Great and humble God, You are my passion
My strength in life is I am Yours
My soul delights because I am Yours
Your will on earth is all I’m living for
Jesus, I glorify; Jesus, my love is Yours
You are my heart’s desire; I live to know You more
Light that breaks the darkness, showing what true love is
Always full of goodness, You are my passion
You never do me wrong, the meekest Man, but strong
The most perfect song, You are my passion
As always,
Blessings,
Liz. :)
Lyrics:
I’m alive to bring glory to You, King
God of victory, You are my passion
It’s in the way You are, You don’t change at all
Great and humble God, You are my passion
My strength in life is I am Yours
My soul delights because I am Yours
Your will on earth is all I’m living for
Jesus, I glorify; Jesus, my love is Yours
You are my heart’s desire; I live to know You more
Light that breaks the darkness, showing what true love is
Always full of goodness, You are my passion
You never do me wrong, the meekest Man, but strong
The most perfect song, You are my passion
As always,
Blessings,
Liz. :)
Monday, October 10, 2011
A Little Retail Therapy
Since apparently autumn was just being a tease this year and left us with summer weather through mid October, I've been thinking about how to adjust my wardrobe to fit the warmer temperatures. Especially since I thought I was done with all my summer clothes. Here are a few things I want to purchase/thrift to bring a little oomph to my closet. After all, retail therapy is some of the best therapy (next to chocolate and chick flicks with best friends, of course).
First, I've been thinking about it for awhile, and I really want a pair of crochet-type shorts that are scalloped at the bottom. Like these!
They're super fun and summery. Belted with a thicker braided or patterned belt and paired with some gladiator-esque sandals, a long necklace, some gold bangles, and flowy top would make this super cute to bust out on warmer days. Like today, when the high is yet again 81 and it's almost half way through the 10th month of the year.
Another really cool thing I've been wanting to try out is something I found on Pinterest. I'll for sure go thrifting for this one since it requires a men's dress shirt and those can be expensive! The idea is to use an old men's dress shirt and use it as a skirt. It's super easy to do too! Just button it up 3/4 of the way, step inside, tuck in the collar and tie the sleeves around your waist like a belt. Here's the picture linked to the site with the instructions on how to make this super easy, repurposed shirt skirt:
Super adorable, right?! I'd pair it with a different shirt, but i really like the idea of being able to use old things to make new things. I'm all about DIY crafts.
Also, I mentioned Pinterest earlier. If you haven't heard of it before, it's fantastic. It's this website where you find pictures of things you like and you organize your own virtual pin boards. When you pin things to your board, your followers can repin them onto their boards and you can repin things your friends pin onto your boards! It's a great way to share ideas about just about anything. And the best part is that a bunch of the projects have links to sites showing you how to do the crafts. Here's the link to Pinterest: www.pinterest.com
You'll have to request to join, or leave your email address in a comment and I'll invite you!
Hope everyone's having a fabulous Monday!
Blessings,
Liz.
First, I've been thinking about it for awhile, and I really want a pair of crochet-type shorts that are scalloped at the bottom. Like these!
Another really cool thing I've been wanting to try out is something I found on Pinterest. I'll for sure go thrifting for this one since it requires a men's dress shirt and those can be expensive! The idea is to use an old men's dress shirt and use it as a skirt. It's super easy to do too! Just button it up 3/4 of the way, step inside, tuck in the collar and tie the sleeves around your waist like a belt. Here's the picture linked to the site with the instructions on how to make this super easy, repurposed shirt skirt:
Also, I mentioned Pinterest earlier. If you haven't heard of it before, it's fantastic. It's this website where you find pictures of things you like and you organize your own virtual pin boards. When you pin things to your board, your followers can repin them onto their boards and you can repin things your friends pin onto your boards! It's a great way to share ideas about just about anything. And the best part is that a bunch of the projects have links to sites showing you how to do the crafts. Here's the link to Pinterest: www.pinterest.com
You'll have to request to join, or leave your email address in a comment and I'll invite you!
Hope everyone's having a fabulous Monday!
Blessings,
Liz.
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