Yah baby, you read that right. It’s my birthday. Today is mah birthday! Your favourite Lunatic was born on January 20th, 19- *mumbles and covers her mouth* something or other. The day the world was rocked by my presence in it. Yup, no ego here folks. *grins from ear to ear*
As you know I guest posted for the wonderful Dennis *foodie rock star* at A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis last month. I made eclairs for the first time evah! So good and shockingly easy. Or beginners luck I think. I made them a second time and they bombed big time. I mean they stank up the joint. It happens occasionally. Not often cuz I rock in the kitchen (true dat), but once in a blue moon something goes wrong. Anyhow long story…er…longer, while I had Chef Dennis under the power of my eclairs and he was not thinking clearly, I took full advantage of him and asked him to guest post here at the asylum. And not just any guest post or any recipe. I, having no personal regard for boundaries, asked Chef Dennis to bake me a birthday cake. Yup, that’s how I roll folks. No fear folks, fear is for wussies! I was delighted when Dennis said yes. I am sure it had nothing to do with the sugar high. I’ve been so curious what my cake would be. I generally give my guests full rein here at the asylum. When I got the photos I was stunned. It’s ah-mah-zing!!! Thank you so much Dennis, I am so touched and honoured you agreed to bake me a cake. Now without further ado, here is the man who puts the buzz in foodbuzz, the grace in gracious, and the apples in my slamming birthday cake!!! I give you *oh, ah, loud applause* the amazing Chef Dennis!
I would like to welcome you all to Cravings of a Lunatic! Today is a very special day; it’s my friend Kim’s Birthday!! I was so honored when she asked me to do a guest post for her birthday post, and so happy that it fell on a time when I was able to do it. For those of you that don’t know me, I’m chef Dennis and besides keeping my blog going, I have the privilege of feeding 560 of the best girls in the whole world, at Mount Saint Joseph Academy, in Flourtown Pa.
* put the butter in the freezer for 20 or 30 minutes before slicing it.
*you can press down the crust on top of the filling but be very gentle, the crust forms as the butter melts, giving the cake that rustic look.
Chef Dennis says
Happy Birthday Kim, and thanks so much for allowing me to make your birthday cake!
Dennis
Kels @ K and K Test Kitchen says
Happy Birthday Kim! Hope your day was as fabulous as you are! What a great post by Chef Dennis, that cake looks divine.
Hope Mini-Me is feeling better too!
Marina says
Happy Birthday Kim! I am sure it is wrapped in happiness!
Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) says
First of all, Happy Birthday! And your post made me smile. 🙂 Ask and you shall receive, right? I'm glad to see Chef Dennis posting here and with a beautiful birthday cake, no less! Looks perfect for a special day!
Terra says
WOO HOO!!! Happy Happy Birthday, it is officially KimFest2012 🙂 What a great way to celebrate your special day, I adore Chef Dennis and his blog! That cake rocks, I am imagining eating a piece, YUM:-) Sending Hugs, Terra
Christine's Pantry says
Happy birthday!
SugarSpunHun says
Happy birthday! I'm new to your blog, here because of a tweet from Chef Dennis. Your blog looks as divine as his birthday treat! Your a lucky lady and I look forward to future posts!!
Ann says
Happy Birthday, Kim! It has been such a GREAT year meeting you and I look forward to more crazy times in 2012!
a matter of taste says
Happy Birthday! That torte looks fantastic!
Pegasuslegend says
Happy Birthday hope this to be your best year ever have a great one! Lovely Torte! Chef Dennis is awesome!
Erika Layne says
Happyy birthday Kim! This recipe looks great! Ill have to go look at his blog.
Erika Layne says
Happyy birthday Kim! This recipe looks great! Ill have to go look at his blog.
Krista says
Happy Birthday! Sounds like you had a good one. I am going to make this.
Kim Bee says
Aw, Dennis the pleasure was all mine. I am so touched you did this for me. xx
Kim Bee says
Kels you are so sweet. Thank you so much. He knocked my cake out of the park.
She is still pretty sick. Weird infection or something. Tests all came back negative so we'll be going back in if it keeps up for more than a couple more days. Poor kid!
Kim Bee says
You are such a sweetheart, thank you so much! xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Jean. I am happy you liked it. Dennis is such a great friend. I am so lucky.
Kim Bee says
Lol, I like the sound of that. *plots to take over the world under a new name* xx
Kim Bee says
And thank you. Lol! xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Christine!xx
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much. I am so happy you stopped by. Look forward to getting to know you better. Hope I can impress you with my baking. xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Ann. I feel the same way. Who else would I spend 3 hours on the phone with, love ya and thanks for the comment and the call. xx
Kim Bee says
Thank you! Dennis's torte is so amazing.
Kim Bee says
Thanks Claudia. Chef Dennis is a total rock star.xx
Kim Bee says
Hi Erika. Thank you so much. Oh you must stop by his blog. He is such an inspiration to fellow bloggers. I would be lost without his advice.
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much. You'll have to let Chef Dennis know how yours turns out. xx
Anne Regalado says
Happy 40th , Kim!!!!! ;D ;D ;D Yummy torte , Chef Dennis !!!!
ping says
OOOO, I'm so envious! That's a gorgeous cake! If someone would bake me something for my birthday …. sigh. If not, I guess I'll just have to bake this for myself! Happy Day, Kim!
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Anne! xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Ping! I am a lucky girl today! xx
Katherine Martinelli says
Happy happy birthday Kim!!!!! What a great guest post and perfect birthday torte. It looks delicious!!
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Katherine. And thank you for the lovely facebook share. You are so sweet. Dennis really impressed me with this one. I am a happy gal today.
Sydney Jones says
This looks absolutely amazing! Happy Birthday to you Kim Bee!!
Asian-spice mix says
Happy birthday,Kim !!! WoW a special guest post and amazing cake from chef Dennis,cheers 🙂
Ridwan
Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says
Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to yoooooouuu, Happy Birthday dear Kim Bee, Happy Birthday to yooooouuuu. What a lovely gift from Chef Dennis! Hope you have a great day.
Curry and Comfort says
Happy Birthday KIM!! I wish you all the best for your year ahead and may all your birthday wishes come true!! You're a lucky girl to have Chef Dennis make you a beautiful birthday cake!! Hope you had a blast yesterday!!
The Mom Chef says
Happy birthday, Kim! We must be twins because I was born in 19- *mumbles and covers her mouth* something or other as well. I'm a hugmongous Chef Dennis fan so you know I'm all over this dessert. Chef, you were light on the chocolate and for that I'm very, very grateful. No reason to cover those apples and glorious caramel with the stuff.
Carolyn says
Happy Birthday, Kim! That torte looks amazing!
Sandra says
Hope you had a fantastic birthday, you sure had a rockin cake!
Soni says
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Kim!Hope you enjoy your day and year to the fullest and what a perfect post for your birthday by Chef Dennis!Delish!
Rochelle Ramos says
Happy birthday, Kim! Chef Dennis did a fantastic job on making you a birthday cake that looks to be something I NEED to make in my own kitchen in the near future. Enjoy your special day and your special cake 🙂
Alida says
Happy Birthday Kim! What a lovely cake to celebrate your special day. It looks amazing. Nicely done Chef!
celiacasaurus.com says
Happy Birthday Kim!!!! I can't think of anyone better to make your Birthday Cake, and you deserve it. Have a day(or week, whatever…who's counting) full of indulgence and joy!
xo, Christie
Sandra says
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Best wishes from me to you!!!xoxo
what a great guest post, and what a treat! You are rightt Chef Dennis is a food community rock star!
Tasty looking torte..
Wishing you both amazing day!!!
The Cookinglady says
I hope you had a great day. Your blog really rocks and it was so cool for chef to guest post for you. You guys rock
Wok with Ray says
Happy Birthday, Kim. Great job by Chef Dennis on this beautiful cake.
Suzi says
Happy Birthday Kim. How cool is that. Chef Dennis made you a cake, what a wonderful guest post. And what a gorgeous torte. Enjoy your xxsomething day.
Deanna says
Happy Birthday Kim! Looks like my kind of birthday cake.
Kim Bee says
Thanks Hester! xx
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much! xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Ridwan. I am one lucky gal. xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Ramona. Had a wonderful day and am one lucky gal to Chef Dennis here. xx
Kim Bee says
Lol! Thanks so much! xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Carolyn!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Sandra. I know right! xx
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much! xx
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much Rochelle! xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Alida! xx
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much. I am feeling pretty blessed these days. xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Sandra! Mwuah! xx
Emily Lynne {The Best of this Life} says
Happy Birthday Kim!!! Hope you have a FABULOUS day!! Lovely guest post by Chef Dennis on your special day 🙂
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much. I love to rock. xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much.xx
Kim Bee says
Lol, thank you!xx
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much!xx
Kim Bee says
Thank you!xx
Lizzy says
I think I'm going to ask Dennis to bake MY birthday cake!!! Who wouldn't love this torte???? Happy, happy belated birthday, my friend…wish I was closer to the Canadian border this weekend, and I would have invaded and said happy b-day in person!
Dara says
Happy Birthday Kim!!!! I wish you a wonderful and delicious year. You are a true kitchen rock star. But I can't believe you got Chef Dennis to bake you a cake! He is like the Beatles of food blogging. You never cease to amaze me.
Jen at The Three Little Piglets says
Happy Birthday Kim!!!! You don't look a day older than 21! Not that I've ever seen you, but I'm totally sure of it!! And Chef, does that mean you're available? Cause, my birthday is November 21 if you want to slap it on your calendar now so you'll have plenty of time to prepare…
Kim Bee says
I think I may have started something here. Poor Dennis is going to have oodles of cake requests by days end. Lol! Thanks Lizzy. I know you were busy with other things and wasn't sure how close to us you were. If you're ever down this way again let me know. I don't even mind driving up an hour or two to meet you next time. Would be so cool to meet in person and have lunch or dinner. And if you cross the border I'll cook for you. xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Dara. I had a great birthday. Lots of fun. Ann even sang me happy birthday on the phone. Lol! He must have been under the spell of my eclairs. I am so excited he did this. xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Jen! Lol, thanks. I'll take the compliment and run with it.
Kristen says
Happy Birthday!! I hope you had a wonderful day.
Kim Bee says
Thanks Kristen. I had a blast yesterday. Did not cook one single thing. Which was sort of hard for me but was good too. Lol!
Nicole says
Hope your birthday was fabulous. That torte looks absolutely, undeniably, mouth-wateringly incredible. Great guest post!!
Ruth Reynoso-Sance says
Happy Birthday! (belated), I hope you had a wonderful day! With a cake like this who woudn't?
[email protected] says
Waitaminnit!!!! I missed your birthday!!? Awwww *kicks dirt and pouts* I'm sorry! I leave for a couple of days and miss everything. I hope you had a wonderful birthday, twin and got lots of great presents, tons of hugs and rainbows and unicorn farts… and a Coke. 😀
Chef Dennis, this looks wonderful! Will you come to my house and make it for my birthday? I can pretend it's my birthday sayyyyyy… right this exact second 😀
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much Nicole.xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Ruth. I had a lovely day. So happy Dennis agreed to do this for me.xx
Kim Bee says
Roflmao..unicorn farts was exactly what was on my wish list, how did you know? I had a great day. I went out for lunch with a friend, had a great fish dinner. Then hubs went into the city for Swiss Chalet which is the most slamming chicken on the planet. I also got a black forest cake. And candy. Lucky gal. No coke though. I vowed to avoid the hospital this year. *stifles a giggle*
Torviewtoronto says
wonderfully done delicious looking torte happy birthday
Kim Bee says
Thank you so much!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
Happy birthday, Kim! The birthday cake looks absolutely scrumptious!
thepurplespoon says
Happy Birthday!! the torte looks delicious!
Becky says
Happy (Belated) Birthday Kim,
You got the best birthday present ever, having the Chef make you a gorgeous birthday cake! I'm jealous.
Have a great year!
Chef, You have now set a precedent by baking Kim a cake on her birthday! My birthday is
March 20th:)
Buttercream Blondie says
Happy Birthday Kim!! I hope you had a fabulous day! Your birthday cake looks wonderful!
Stephanie says
Happy Birthday, sweet Kim!! I hopeit was every bit as fabulous as you are! This caramel apple torte looks incredible! Way to go Chef Dennis!
Kristy @ Eat Play Love says
Happy birthday Kim! I hope you had an amazing day and have a spectacular year!!!!
Free Spirit Eater says
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY KIM!!!!!!!!!!!! How could I have missed it?!! What an honor to have Chef Dennis guest post on your birthday, what a perfect birthday gift! Chef Dennis you once again did a wonderful job, this time honoring Kim's birthday. She deserved the best and more. Have a great weekend you two, and Kim, I hope you're partying like a rockstar for your birthday weekend! Hugs and kisses from dirty Jersey. =]
Darlene says
This is the first time I've been to your blog; just kept following links from others. But I am absolutely goning to make this Caramel Apple Torte. In fact, on my way to the grocery store today and will add the ingredients I don't have to my list NOW! Looks scrumptiuos! Can't wait to have time to explore your blog further. I very much enjoyed it! Thanks!
Cheryl and adam @ pictureperfectmeals.com says
Better late than never so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! and how great is it that Chef Dennis made you a cake – or torte – to celebrate. Two of our favorite lunatics – we know Chef D personally and can attest to it – on one delicious page! Too good to be true!
The Harried Cook says
What a beautiful birthday post, Kim! And a post from Chef Dennis? If we could all be so lucky on our birthday! 🙂 Love it… Great post as always, Chef Dennis! You never fail to impress 🙂 Thanks for sharing! And Happy Birthday again, Kim! Hugs…
Kiri W. says
Oh no, happy belated birthday, girl!! *snugs*
WHAT a cake. Oh MY. *drool* That looks amazing, I mean come one, apple, caramel, and chef dennis? *fans herself*
I hope you had the most amazing day!
{Epicurean Mom} says
Happy Birthday my dear friend!!! That torte looks just perfect!! Great guest post!!:)
Tina (PinayInTexas) says
Happy belated birthday, Kim! Better late than never, right??? I'm sure you had a fabulous day! With a cake as gorgeous as that, who wouldn't??! Wonderful guest post, Chef Dennis!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Anita!
Kim Bee says
Thank you!
Kim Bee says
Thank you! I am pretty lucky. You share a birthday with my Mom and my sister in law!
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much! Had a great day!
Kim Bee says
Thanks Stephanie!xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Kristy!xx
Kim Bee says
Lol it's okay. Better late than never. You made it up to me with all those sweet comments. Thank you so much.
Kim Bee says
Hi Darlene. I am so happy to have you here. If you ever have any requests or suggestions feel free to leave them here or email me.
Kim Bee says
Thanks you two! I am happy I am not the only Lunatic. Nice to have company. How cool that you guys know each other. I am so isolated here in the culinary black hole.
Kim Bee says
Thanks. I know right, lucky birthday gal.xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Kiri. I take that snugs and raise you a cuddle. Lol!
Kim Bee says
Thanks so much Katie. I had a great birthday weekend.xx
Kim Bee says
Thanks Tina. It's okay, I partied for days. Or what I consider partying which is eating copious amounts of food.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I am so far behind!! I missed this 🙁 Happy very late birthday! This cake looks amazing! Too bad you didn't actually get it eat it for your birthday. You should have had him deliver it too 🙂
Lacy @ NYCityEats says
Well clearly, I'm a bit late. But first off, Happy Birthday!! I hope it was a fantastic day full of all of your favorite cravings! I love that you call your blog the asylum lol, cracks me up every time. And one more thing, HOLY COW this looks AMAZING!! Drooling, seriously. I would devour that cake and be extremely happy about it, to the very last bite!