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Birthday Cake Pops

January 1, 2014 by Jenn

 I’ve been at this blogging thing for a few years now, I’m by no means an expert, but with January 2014 fast approaching I feel the need to write about the year that has gone by and the year ahead and include all of my “knowledge” for future generations of bakers. 

Hahaha!  Did you believe that for a minute? 

But in all seriousness, I have a YouTube channel, and I occasionally write some things down on a blog.  Someone wrote to me the other day, and asked me if I was “famous, or just YouTube famous”.  Um, what?  Was that an insult, or a compliment? And why is that a question?   I’m just a woman working her way through a non-traditional job, with a very dedicated supporter, producer and partner (he’s a one man do-it-all-team!), and I’m having a blast at reaching people all around the world.  I’ve learned so much from viewers’ comments and questions and I would have never have had the opportunity to talk to so many people if it weren’t for the videos we post.  We live in a very small town, which holds our families (some of them) and the size of it can be quite stifling at times.  With YouTube, we have been able to reach outside of our city and connect with others in many other countries.  Some of the friends that I’ve made over the last few years are only “internet” friends, but they are some of the people who I now care for dearly and speak to more often than I do my “in real life” friends.  2013 was an amazing year for us, and we can’t wait for what 2014 brings! 

January 1, brings about another important day . . . my birthday!  Which brings me to the birthday cake pops I made to celebrate!

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New Year’s Ball Drop Cupcakes: New Years Cupcakes

December 27, 2013 by Jenn

Are you ready to PAR-TAY?  These cupcakes are!  They are covered in streamers, confetti and a ball drop for countdown . . . I don’t think I could have crammed more “party” onto them if I had tried. 

I’ve never been to Times Square on New Years Eve, and I don’t think I’ll ever try (way too many people) despite my love for NYC, but watching the ball drop is pretty much the biggest iconic symbol of this holiday.  New Years eve is one of those holidays that I have a love-hate relationship with . . well, it’s pretty much a hate/hate relationship.  There is always the pressure to do something whether it is to find a party, to hold a party, to pay money for a party (ya, right!), or hide at home with the lights off and the door locked (me? never!).  The overwhelming urge to be in bed by 9:30 that night usually kicks in and I’m barely able to stay awake for the 12:00 countdown.  I hope you have a better attitude that I do when it comes to NYE . .  and I hope you have better plans than we do!  If you do, make sure you brag about them in the comment section as I’d love to hear about them and live vicariously.  I think if we lived in a bigger city, we might have more to do, but that is not the case right, now so I’ll be on the couch. 

 

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Snowman Push Pops

December 20, 2013 by Jenn

I’m annoyed.  Our blog was “hacked” or a “bot” got it or something else annoyingly cyber and my post where I wrote really witty and insightful things about these snowman push pops was lost.   Now what am I supposed to say?  These snowman cake pops are . . . cute . . . easy . . . fun to do with kids . . .  and those other kinds of description words that teachers tell you never to use when writing.   Since my inspiration is all tapped out, make sure you teach your children NOT to be hackers.  It’s frustrating when you’re trying to make a living online.  

Complaining over.  

I’m going to make these push pops again so I can be happy.   They really are ADORABLE!  And simple!  See what I did there? 

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Hot Chocolate Push Pops

December 11, 2013 by Jenn

Continuing on here with our Hot Chocolate theme of late, I’ve made a tutorial on hot chocolate push pops!  I adore push pops.  If I had kids, this would be the only way to serve desserts.  It would totally save the mess of cupcakes smeared all over faces, and tables, and clothing.  Or maybe I’m just imaging I would have prim and proper children who would daintily nibble at the push pop.   Hmmm, kids are sounding better and better!  They’d be like the Downton Abbey babies…but without the nannies, or servants, or castle.

To make these Hot Chocolate Push Pops you will need a batch (or two depending on how many pops you want to make).  If you haven’t tried my homemade brownie recipe, make sure you do!  It’s so good . . . but a box mix will work just fine too if you don’t have time for scratch.

These push pops are very simple to assemble.  The only challenging part is cutting the brownie with the cookie cutter!  I had indents on my palm, but after a couple pushes, I smartened up and used a knife (I was smart enough to show that in the video).

 

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Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops

December 9, 2013 by Jenn

The weather here has been down right FREEZING!  I know I live in Canada, and I know it’s winter (well almost) but -30C is ridiculous!  There’s a wind chill to boot as well.  For the last couple of years, due to Paul’s “encouragement” I’ve tried to embrace winter.  It hasn’t worked.  Yet.  I’m trying again this year, and decided to buy a down jacket, and adult snow pants (do you know they make those things without overalls now?!)  So with my down jacket, and Ugg boots (no snowpants though . . . I’m saving those for ice fishing) we left the house yesterday and went for a walk.  For 20 minutes.  It was all we could handle . . . well, it was all I could handle.  I’m sure Paul could have gone for much longer as I’m a wimp.  My jacket kept me super warm and I enjoyed my new purchase until my face froze and my legs froze and I had those to complain about.  Complaining is what I do best after all.

After our outside jaunt, I was desperate to be warmed up, and a warm cup of hot chocolate was in order.  These candy cane marshmallow pops are super quick to assemble, and add delightful tastes to your warm cup of hot chocolate!  They would also be delicious in a cup of coffee.

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Flaming Arrow Cake Pops

November 10, 2013 by Jenn

If you don’t know, Catching Fire is the second book in the trilogy The Hunger Games, written by Suzanne Collins.  It is Young Adult in nature, but it is an excellent series if you haven’t read it!  I don’t normally go for fantasy reads, but this is one that I definitely enjoyed reading.  Katniss Everdeen is the “The Girl on Fire” so we created some flaming arrow cake pops!

We have another Hunger Games video up, and in that one, we show you how to make Mockingjay Pin Cupcakes, which you can watch here.

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Movember Mustache Cookie Pops: Moustache Cookies

November 4, 2013 by Jenn

 Movember.  Perhaps the GROSSEST time of the year??  Well, this year, I’m embracing the month of mustache growing and making them my style . . . in COOKIE form!! 

For those of you aren’t familiar with Movember, it happens in Canada and the US (not sure about other parts of the world) every November as a way to bring men’s health to the forefront.  Many men grow their mustaches throughout the month and raise money for research for men’s health issues.  It may be gross (IMO) but it’s all for the good!  These mustache cookie pops are a way to celebrate! 

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Ice Cream Cone Rainbow Cake Pops

November 1, 2013 by Jenn

I have known Paityn now for quite some time, so when the idea of working on another video with her came up, we jumped at it!  She is the kindest, and sweetest girl ever!  Our viewers have been saying the exact same things about her in the comment section of her videos with us (which she has three).  

In this video together we make mini ice cream cone rainbow cake pops!  The mini cones are the cutest things I’ve ever seen . . . I imagine that if I had kids of my own, I would already know these existed but I had never seen them before.  

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