The Digs.

I heart Brooklyn.

Since the move from Manhattan in September, the new place is finally coming together.

It's been fun (*challenging) to get creative with the space while still making it "me".

A work-in-progress fo so...but no harm in a little sneak peak...

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Bar tray compliments of Target. Makes this handy little ottoman into a coffee table justlikethat.

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These candle holders transform old wine bottles into fun decor. Who says it doesn't pay to drink? Compliments of two brothers and a sis-in-law.

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End table was shot but the drawer survived. A pile of books now looks a bit more interesting.

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Home sweet home. Sigh.

Ball O' Cake.

I was home for Thanksgiving and tried, for the first time...CAKE BALLS.
So simple (sort of).
So good (yum).

A family friend recommended. The recipe sounded easy, breezy. Make funfetti cake, tear it up and mix with a container of frosting. Then freeze and dip in chocolate.

How hard can it be?

Well, several hours later I tasted my Mom's finished product (what?! I helped). D-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s.

Verdict from Mom? "Pain in the ass" she smiled through clenched teeth. I would still HIGHLY recommend for holiday get-together's. You'll knock their socks off.



Neiman Marcus Recipe below...

Store-Bought Ingredients:
One box, any desired cake mix
One tub “matching” frosting
One package of each desired color Confectionary Wafers (find at craft or baking stores)
Use chocolate/white chocolate for base of cake ball and a bright color for striping.
One candy decos/sprinkles (optional)
Wax paper

Good Tools to Have:
Melon baller
If you plan on making cake balls often, a Dipping Fork (2-tines) is a life-saver to have. They are cheap and you can find one at your local craft or baking store.

Method:
1. Make cake mix per the package directions. Add about 3/4 of the tub of prepared frosting to the cake mix to form a paste. You may add the entire tub if desired. Freeze mixture for at least 2 hours.
2. Use melon baller to scoop up 1-11/2 inch diameter balls of the mix and place on wax paper. Freeze balls for atleast 6 hours.
3. Melt confectionary wafers per package instructions (microwave instructions are great)
4. Dip frozen cake balls, on at a time, into the melted chocolate. Place on wax paper to cool. (Only pull out 6 balls or so at a time from the freezer. Keep the others frozen while you work.) 5. Leave dipped cake balls on the counter to cool. If using Decos or sprinkles, make sure chocolate is still a little wet so that the decos stick to the chocolate.
6. When cooled, drizzle with the bright color, melted chocolate.
7. The finished Cake Balls can be frozen for about a month or kept out on the counter for a week or so. Please do not put them in the refrigerator! They will sweat.