Archive for the ‘Food’ Category

Adorning Your Cake

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Monogram cake toppers are not only the beautiful, but they are very trendy now. If you have watched television lately, you know that shows about weddings are a big trend right now - from shows about dresses, to bridezillas to of course, cakes. The cake is an integral part of a wedding, and getting the perfect cake flavor and design is an absolute must. Today a bride can have almost any culinary creation she desires - from cakes that are multi-flavor to those that are multi-tiered and themed.

Remember how many photos will be taken not only of the cake by itself but also of the bride and groom with the cake - how can you not want this edible centerpiece to be stunning? What’s great about cake decorations is that they can be as simple or as customized and elaborate as the bridal party wishes.

If the bride is taking the groom’s last name, she can have the cake adorned with a single monogram cake topper for a simple, yet classy-looking cake. Not taking the groom’s name? Then use both letters of your last names to symbolize the union of your two personalities, and get two monogram cake toppers (or a custom one that blends both initials) for the cake. Cake toppers come in a variety of different sizes, fonts, materials and colors so that you can match your topper exactly to your wedding’s overall theme.

Just like the bride wears gorgeous jewelry, so can her cake. Cake jewelry also comes in different colors, sizes and materials, including sparkling crystals. But don’t worry, as beautiful as the jewelry is, it won’t come close to competing with the bride.

No matter what your wedding budget, you can choose the perfect cake decorations and accompaniments - price is usually dependent on size, type of material, number of initials and customization of shapes. But don’t forget about the cake’s flavor - as pretty as it looks, it definitely needs to be delicious!

An Exquisite Gift of Caviar

Monday, February 15th, 2010

If you are looking for a special gift to buy, caviar is unlike any other for that special someone’s birthday, Valentine’s Day or Christmas gift.

Caviar is not only delicious; it is also considered one of the finest delicacies you can buy. Caviar is the Persian phrase for “egg,” and is most typically referring to fish eggs (otherwise known as “roe”) from sturgeon, which have been traditionally salted. The Persians are credited as being the first culture to cultivate caviar, which was obtained from the Black and Caspian Seas.? The Persians believed that roe had medicinal qualities. Since ancient times, caviar has been associated with royalty and wealth.? American caviar has been harvested for well over one hundred years from the Delaware and Hudson Rivers, as well as Oregon’s Columbus River.

Serving caviar is simple, fun and elegant. The first step is to be sure you find very high quality gourmet caviar. Cr?me fraiche, a French dairy spread similar to sour cream, is another essential to complement your delicious caviar. To have the ultimate caviar experience, you will want to use Russian Handmade “Blini” (which is like a miniature buckwheat pancake) for a base, with cr?me fraiche and caviar on top. There are also a variety of beautiful caviar serving plates and special utensils available for purchase.

Some caviar gift sets contain all the items you need for a luxurious and decadent caviar experience. Some of the best bargains come with gourmet American caviar, a package of blini, cr?me fraiche and even serving items, such as dainty mother of pearl spoons. If the nutty, delicate taste of sturgeon caviar is not suited to your palette, there are other delicious options to choose from. Try American Paddlefish, the tangy American Bowfish caviar, or many different types of roe in a caviar gift sampler.

If you have a loved one with sumptuous tastes, consider purchasing a gift certificate for caviar. Most retailers carrying fine foods also offer overnight delivery to maintain freshness.