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.
Kim Bee
Thanks Kristy!xx
Kim Bee
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
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
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
Thanks. I know right, lucky birthday gal.xx
Kim Bee
Thanks Kiri. I take that snugs and raise you a cuddle. Lol!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Katie. I had a great birthday weekend.xx
Kim Bee
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
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
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!