So our first special order for our tasty cake pops was great! I think I may have mentioned in my last cake pops post that I was quite nervous to take the job offered to us by my friend Eva. I definitely worried way too much about the entire process because that's what I do. Can't help it...I'm a worrier. Plus I'd never made 130 cake pops at once before..for a friend's wedding, no less. Well, her wedding was this past weekend and I'm so glad we said yes! It turned out to be such a neat experience and I couldn't wait to upload the pictures and share all about it!
Allison was going on vacation so she wouldn't be around for the actual day of the wedding, but amidst a long to do list before her trip (mind you, she is also a mother of twins AND a 4 year old)she made time to make all of the cakes and icing before she left. Did I also mention that she was the one who calmed every single worry I had from the get go about this job? If you ever need advice or just a serious confidence boost, she's your girl!
After a few trips to the grocery and Michael's I had all of the materials I would need for the perfect pops. I set up a little work station in my kitchen and had all of my materials in order for the whole process. I was actually surprised at how smoothly it went. Now of course this wouldn't have been so perfect without the help of Grandma Fefe, who watched the girls all morning and Pandora radio :)
I'd say, between printing out tags, punching them out, making the mixture, rolling the pops, dipping them, decorating and completing them it took me a total of about 15 hours. This is not counting how long it took Allison to make her amazing lemon cakes and icing. Now that probably sounds like a lot but I have to say....I loved it. I really, truly loved it and I know that Allison loves doing the baking as well. That's what makes this whole thing so fun. You get to do something you love doing and you get to do it with a great friend :) What an amazing wedding it was and I was so thrilled we were able to be a part of it! I am so excited how our very first order turned out and hope we get the chance to do more and more!
3 comments:
Jolie you are amazing! Martha Stewart better step back because you are getting ready to take her place. I am see it now in the magazine rack at the Harriss Teeter. Jolie Russ Designer/Decor!!
I can see it now...your face on the cover of a mag indeed..these are fabulous! Well done MSJr
Jolie, you did so fabulously- not only did they look amazing, but they tasted SOOOO DELICIOUS!!! David and I were so pleased, you went above and beyond- exactly as I knew you would! Don't forget us as your first gig when you make it big time baby doll!!!
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