Week off

I hate to disappoint loyal customers, but Ladytroupe Sweets will not be at Market Day this week.  My youngest daughter has turned one and we are throwing a Halloween/First Birthday bash on Saturday.  I'm decorating, baking, and cooking up a storm.

Don't worry, I'll be back next week.  

Menu for Oct 12

The flu bug is going around the schools here in Addis and the kids have all been sick.  It's been a tough week but I'm still going to be at Market Day.  Come and say hello!  I might look a little sleepy but I promise to still be smiling.

Here's what's on the menu for this week:
Buttermilk Spice cupcakes with caramel frosting
Vanilla Bean scones
Cherry Dark Chocolate scones
Cinnamon Currant scones
Classic Chocolate Chip cookies
Browned butter chocolate chip cookies

Last night I made the buttermilk (it was so neat) and today I ground the fresh cloves for the cupcakes.  Everyone always says, great ingredients make a great product and I wholeheartedly believe this.  Fresh and homemade is they way to go.  My entire kitchen smelled like these lovely whole cloves.

I'm really excited about the cupcakes because I love caramel and I can't wait to see how the frosting turns out.  

Fall flavors

Fall is my favorite season.  Out comes the pumpkin, maple, squash, apples and spices.  These carrot cupcakes with maple cream cheese frosting were a great way to kick off the Fall baking season.

Market Day October 5

Yay!  It's Friday again tomorrow and here's what I'm working on for the Market Day at the US Embassy 12 Noon -2:00 PM

Carrot cupcakes with maple cream cheese frosting
Cranberry white chocolate almond scones
Berries 'n cream scones
Chocolate chip toffee cookies
Oatmeal butterscotch cookies with pecans and cranberries
Brown butter caramel corn

See you there!