Cake, Chaos & Confetti : July 2018

Tuesday 31 July 2018

A Star and Her Glittery Stripes- A Kate Spade inspired Birthday Party Mood Board

Fun, Colourful, Quirky, Girlie and Quintessentially all things New York "Big City" Chic. Kate Spade leaves a trail of glitter and sparkle that cannot be missed or misidentified!

PARTY MOOD BOARD Images: from various sources on the Internet

Kate Spade was the creation of talented American fashion designer Katherine Noel Brosnahan and her husband Andy Spade. Katherine who became the face of their brand left her indelible mark in the fashion industry and legions of her fans the world over, from big cities or small towns, were left saddened by her untimely death earlier this year. Unfortunately, she fell victim to depression and anxiety but her joyful, exuberant brand is such a celebration of all things uplifting and beautiful.

THE DESIGNER; George Holz/Contour by Getty Image

Pink Florals, Dazzling Color Blocking, Cute but never childish motifs , Polka Dots and black and white Stripes and of course the generous dash of Glitter make Kate Spade an easily identifiable and standout brand. Her zany quotes made the world smile and stand a little taller in their bright ballet pumps. The Manhattan Aesthetic made a girl from even the smallest of towns feel like she was out to achieve her "Big City " Dreams.

In 1993, Kate Spade who was an accessories editor at Mademoiselle magazine quit her job to design what she felt the market was missing: colorful, affordable, utilitarian-inspired handbags. The rest as they say is history and KATE SPADE the brand has come a long way since. For a girl who loves her accessories, Kate Spade is an answer to all her dreams!

As a Cake Artist, I'm always looking for design inspiration everywhere. A "Kate Spade" Theme Celebration offers numerous delightful ideas to throw a fun party. Perhaps for a young lady, maybe a 21st Birthday Celebration ?

A Soirée with these inspirations conjure images of pink champagne in floral chipped tea cups, gold glitter vases,vintage pearls worn with a lime green and black polka dotted dress and Gossip Girls!

So bring the Kate Spade New York brand of Cosmopolitan, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" kinda vibe to your next party and toast a talented artist with a vision while you wow your guests.

A woman after my own heart! RIP Kate " Katherine Noel Brosnahan" Spade

Monday 30 July 2018

Recipe File :Easy Stuffed Meatloaf ( and a bonus recipe of Goan Green Masala as well!)

When I shared pictures of this quickie meatloaf on my Easter Lunch Table, several people wrote in to ask me how to make it. Well, its my own concoction and one of those recipes that you can just throw together and modify as it suits you and your family.
It keeps well in the fridge once it's cooked too. The leftover slices also make great sandwich fillings!

Now on to the recipe,

EASY STUFFED MEATLOAF

Ingredients:
500 gms of minced meat
1 large onion chopped fine or grated
2 tspns of Goan Green Masala*
1 tspn ground Turmeric
1 tspn ground chilli
salt to taste
1 large egg
3 tbspns of breadcrumbs
1 tbspn of Worcestershire Sauce

Filling:
4-5 boiled eggs
4-5 slices of ham

Glaze:
BBQ Sauce
Chilli Sauce

Method:

Mix together the first six ingredients and let sit for a couple of hours or even overnight.

Put the meat mixture in a food processor along with the egg, breadcrumbs and Worcestershire sauce.Then grind down to a nice smooth-ish paste.

Spread out the mixture on a pieced of clingfilm and I topped it with the ham slices . You could also add cheese slices or substitute ham with bacon( whatever you like really!)

Arrange the boiled eggs on top.Roll tight and shape. Then gently open and slide into a well oiled loaf pan.

Brush with a mix of BBQ and chilli sauce on top.

Cover tightly with foil and bake at 180 for 20 mins.
Then remove the foil and bake for another 10 till lightly browned on top and juices run clear in pan.
Oven timings and temperatures may differ with different ovens,so check carefully while baking.

Let the meatloaf rest for a bit after taking out with the foil put back on top.
Then slice when nearly cooled and Serve!

*And now as promised here is the Goan Green Masala Recipe!

The Green Masala is a must keep in every Goan Fridge. It can be used for all sorts of dishes and meats, from fish, chicken to beef. So make a batch and keep in your fridge. A spoon here and there and you can whip up stuff in minutes.

My Green Masala is courtesy my awesome Aunt who keeps me supplied and stocked with all sorts of perfectly made masalas since my own mum is no more. She makes masalas for sale too so if anyone's interested ,drop me line!

In case you want to give it a shot yourself, here's a recipe, just chuck everything in a mixer and blend to a paste!

GOAN GREEN MASALA

25-30 green chilies
2 1/2 cups fresh coriander (tightly packed)
3 inch ginger
15 garlic cloves
2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 teaspoon peppercorns
2 teaspon cloves
2 x 2 inch cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup vinegar ( use as needed)

Enjoy!
Mog Assum.

Monday 23 July 2018

Simple and Sweet Cake Ideas for a Cozy 1st Birthday Celebration at Home

First Birthday Celebrations are a huge milestone Not just for the little one celebrating but more so for the excited parents!

While it is the trend in Goa to now have massive parties for a first birthday including crowds in hundreds, a many tiered cake and an event planner in tow, there are lot of mom's and dad's who're looking to have a smaller, more intimate celebration with just family.

At CAKED, we often get asked ideas for simple cakes for a munchkin's first and here are a few that are single tiered but cute to look at and easy on the pocket as well!