Cake Break

This weekend, I’m taking a break from the normal wedding planning and DIY projects to spend some much-needed girl time with my Newport bestie, all the while brushing up on my cake-making skills.  We decided to enroll in a weekend cake workshop at Sur Le Table (aka happiness in a store) for a little batter and butter cream filled fun.  And, while I spent a good portion of the first class stupefied by how ignorant some of my classmates were of basic pastry techniques (I can’t help it, I’m so easily annoyed!), I actually had a good time.  I have to admit, there are few things quite as soothing as preparing a cake from scratch.  All the creaming, whipping, melting, and folding are incredibly satisfying.  It’s really a great way to spend a weekend afternoon.  Plus, this workshop is a practical time investment, as I’m hoping to glean as many tips as possible from a professional pastry chef.  I’ve got some wedding cakes to bake in the near future, after all…