Candytopia

Hey Y'all! 

I got sucked into another vortex of delicious art, this time it was at Candytopia in San Francisco. Located conspicuously close to the Museum of Ice Cream, this new pop-up features interactive art displays made entirely of candy.

This candy factory is a maze of themed rooms, sweet treats to eat and wondrous candy displays. Each featured art piece includes a plaque letting guests know how many jellybeans(or what have you) were used and also how much all that candy weighs. It was really nice getting the inside scoop of the hours spent on these masterpieces. Guests are also encouraged to touch and photograph the candy art which was really fun. I don't want to give too much away but here are a few of my favorites! 

One part of this experience that set it apart from the MOIC are their Sugar Rush photo-ops. A few rooms have cameras set up on the ceiling with timers. The photos are then emailed to you automatically. That was a big plus for me. You know I love my pictures!

My favorite space by far was the magic confetti room. Imagine candy pigs in tutus, jellybean unicorns and buckets of rainbow confetti falling from the sky! It brought out the kid in me instantly. I could have stayed in there forever!

 

This rooms particular Sugar Rush had a spinning color circle with a TON of confetti raining down! Can we say Holiday Card!?

Towards the end of the candy journey, much like the MOIC sprinkle pool, Candytopia features a giant pool filled with faux marshmallows. Stepping into this soft pit of white was hilarious, just trying to get from one side to the other was exhausting! he he But we loved it!

Candytopia was so awesome, I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area. This museum stresses the importance of candy in our lives...the importance of artistic expression and the ability to just have fun! That is everything!

Thanks Candytopia and San Francisco, until next time!

Cheers, Bunny

Confetti Cake Truffles

 Happy Sunday! 

Last weekend I made some yummy Cake Truffles courtesy of Milk Bar Bakery. They came in such a cute box that I had to try em out...plus confetti cake, need I say more?! The box included the cake mix, chocolate coating and crumb coating. These were much like cake pops, minus the stick. 

Making the cake was first, which was yummy he he! Funfetti will always be king but you can't really go wrong with any kind of confetti/birthday style cake. Then toasting the crumb coating and melting the white chocolate coating.

After the cake cooled the real fun began and I got to brake up the cake by hand and form  them into balls, then roll it in the chocolate and crumb coating. I added each cake ball to a baking sheet to harden.

Each little ball looked so delicious...it was honestly hard not to just inhale them. I kept telling myself that they were to share! 

And I did..share them that is. I took some to work too. These Confetti Cake Truffles were such a nice treat. Perfect combo of crumbly, chewy, sweet and savory. The Milk Bar site actually includes lots of recipes and instructions. 

Check them out!

http://milkbarstore.com/main/party-cakes/

Thanks Milk Bar, my taste-buds and friends thank you. 

-Bunny xoxo

Halloween Fun!!!

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Here is a quick Joker inspired shot to get you in the mood for some Squad fun! We made a small change, from the video, and used a different vodka so the drink turned out green...to please the Joker.

I got the base recipe from http://allmommywants.com/suicide-squad-inspired-cocktail-joker-gone-wild/ called Joker Gone Wild. Thank you Carol! Totally YUM!! A little sour with a rim of sweet...a true Halloween treat!

Here are some clips from our Halloween in New Orleans! It was beyond fun! Of course Craig was my Joker and I love how he got into character. Love this guy!

Cheers!! -Bunny

Liquified Ghost

Morning, 

Playing off a cocktail mix from a cute site, SmartyhadaParty: http://blog.smartyhadaparty.com/halloween-cocktails/  

I made a yumtastic drink fit for Halloween! So you all must know by now that Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. The gloomy weather fit for sweaters and cocoa, the Gothic decor and around every single corner, pumpkin spice! The perfect time of year for Halloween themed drinks.

Moving away from pumpkin, I made a truly yummy Liquified Ghost! It was very close to a White Russian and sometimes drinks with dairy don't sit well with me but the hint of sparkle and lime agreed with my tummy. For some reason it added a zest or bubble that took away the possible "urk" ha ha!

Here is what you need:

1 part vodka
1 part vanilla simple syrup
1 part cream
1 part lemon lime soda
black licorice wheel garnish (optional)...we had some cute little licorice pieces that we added but they didn't really impact the drink at all. If you are a black licorice fan I definitely recommend adding it to the cocktail, maybe even dipping some in or using it as a straw!

Go ahead and pour ingredients over an ice shaker, shake and strain into a martini glass (I need to get myself a true martini glass...Marshals here I come!) and add the licorice.

For a more devious cocktail, add a red ice skull for a Blood Ghost. We found cute ice cube molds and added food coloring! Spooky!

Ps. Super happy with how my DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath turned out!! Perfect for Halloween!!

Cheers, Bunny