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.
Torviewtoronto
wonderfully done delicious looking torte happy birthday
Kim Bee
Thank you so much!
Anita at Hungry Couple
Happy birthday, Kim! The birthday cake looks absolutely scrumptious!
thepurplespoon
Happy Birthday!! the torte looks delicious!
Becky
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
Happy Birthday Kim!! I hope you had a fabulous day! Your birthday cake looks wonderful!
Stephanie
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
Happy birthday Kim! I hope you had an amazing day and have a spectacular year!!!!
Free Spirit Eater
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
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
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
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.
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}
Happy Birthday my dear friend!!! That torte looks just perfect!! Great guest post!!:)
Tina (PinayInTexas)
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
Thanks Anita!
Kim Bee
Thank you!
Kim Bee
Thank you! I am pretty lucky. You share a birthday with my Mom and my sister in law!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much! Had a great day!
Kim Bee
Thanks Stephanie!xx