I am almost relieved the weekend is nearly over and I can stop trying to pretend it is weekend and just go back to work. I worked a significant part of yesterday and a few more hours today. It is tough trying to work with Mr Fox away and the boys at home. They are angels when I am not working but they fight continuously when I am. Definitely attention seeking.
I did manage to bake these lovely chocolate marshmallow cupcakes. I was tempted not to bother but it is Easter next weekend and I always bring a treat for the security guards at my place of work during the pre-Easter week. I felt I couldn’t disappoint them so I went ahead and made them something. It was nice and relaxing so a good idea.
If you want to see how I made them you can visit my Bake and write blog here: https://bakeandwrite.co.za/chocolate-marshmallow-cupcakes/.
I also managed to make these two fondant birds. The first one is a Knysna Loerie which is found in the Western Cape of South Africa. The second is an eagle. I did cheat with the eagle and remodeled my Roc bird. I was pleased he revamped so well.
Mr Fox has been away this week and is back tomorrow. It is more difficult when he is away as I have to get both boys sorted for school and get both of them there on time. I also need to do all the homework and medication and meal requirements. Never mind, tomorrow is only a day away.
I hope you all have a lovely week.
Robbie
The cupcakes look awesome Robbie! Hope normality is restored for you soon!
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Thank you, Ritu. It is starting to feel like never but onwards and upwards.
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So thoughtful of you to bake such lovely goodies for others to enjoy. Wishing you a lovely week and a Blessed and Beautiful Easter, Robbie! ❤ xo
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They are so appreciative, Bette, and they are such nice people.
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Blessings to all the beautiful people in our lives… ❤ xo
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When I worked in a small school district (6500 students), there are warehouse crew, maintenance crew, all the departments have secretaries. On all the major holidays, I felt like I was Mrs. Santa or Mss Bunny.
I’m sure your security guard feel very special with your treat, Robbie ❤
It sounds like Mr. Fox doesn't a lot with your boys, and oh, it's hard for you to be mom and dad. 🙂
We've been watching the nature of Southern Africa and watch Cape Town. Of course, the videos don't show people town. It's hard on a lot of animals to travel to seek water.
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I am sure when you work in a school with children, Miriam, you do end up feeling like the Easter bunny or Father Christmas. Cape Town is having a very hard time with the drought and the animals are suffering. They are getting some rain now.
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Oh, good. Any rain would be a relief. ❤
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Yummilicious
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Thank you, Mariam.
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Those cupcakes would have me wanting to apply to work wherever they are going to be available.. #Yum. LOVE the detail on the birds. What fun it is to be fondant in your kitchen.
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Thank you, Annette. The bird cake is also for a fund raiser. The Gift of Sight charity that I support.
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A busy and stressful time for you Robbie, yet you managed to be creative and generous. I know the guards will appreciate your baking! (A couple of times I brought treats [but from the bakery] to the guards and cleaning people [in my office they clean during the day… very disruptive but no fault of the people doing the work]. The execs never do anything for them. You could tell they appreciated it. It was an expense, but it made me feel good to do it.)
I love your birds. Hugs on the wing!
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You are a very kind and generous person, Teagan. They do appreciate it and you are right, the exec’s are completely self absorbed and blind to those around them. Have a great week.
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Robbie, you are right about children, if mum does her own thing they make sure they get her attention again. You have to teach them to make these beautiful cakes and fondants. Should keep them busy.
Let Monday roll on in you ur case.:)
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Thank you, Miriam. Aren’t you glad to have a break for the working mom thing.
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I bet the guys at work will love those cakes. Boys will be boys, their dad will be back tomorrow.💜
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Thanks Willow. Everything ends, good and bad. Hugs.
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Yes that’s the truth!
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I love these birds. They’re just delightful. You’re so talented. 🙂
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Thank you, Diana. They are for a charity cake I am planning.
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It’s going to be a hit. 🙂
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these are so cute!
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Thank you.
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Beautiful birds especially the first one.
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Loeries have beautiful colours, Frank.
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They look delicious.
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Thank you, Rob.
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You really must have work on your mind as you refer to your new blog as Bank and write. Popping over now for the recipe.
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Thanks for pointing that out, I have fixed it. The marshmallow worked really well [I was a bit worried when I saw how much they swelled but they shrink again.]
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Perfect craftmanship Robbie. You have given the fondant birds facial expressions!
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Yes, I do try to, it makes them more interesting.
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I love the birds and the cupcakes look delicious too. Not having any children of my own and only having the experience of my friends’ kids, I can only imagine how much work it must be. Have a lovely week, Robbie!
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Thank you, Olga. It is a bit hard when there is such a big workload too, Olga, but Terence is home now so it will be fine.
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The treats look delicious, Robbie, and the birds are amazing. I hope you didn’t have to do too much work and that you get a little time to yourself when Mr Fox returns. Have a great week.
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Thank you, Norah. I am having fun making birds. I seem to go through phases of making things, flowers, cats, dogs and now birds.
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You WANT the weekend to be over?? I work all weekend, so I always want it to be over. Lol! But, to WANT to go back to work?? … I’m lost. 😉 and your fondant birds are great!!
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It is really hard to be at home working during the weekend when there is no-one to help entertain the boys. They keep distracting me and trying to get my attention – that is why I though it would be easier to just be at work with the boys at school.
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Ahhhh. Yes. That makes perfect sense. Kids love to be a distraction. 😊
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You outdid yourself on the two birds, Robbie. And cupcakes look delicious. Only one more day to go!
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Thank you, Jennie. I am still planning to make a pair of owls and maybe a woodpecker. It is a lot of fun.
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I look forward to seeing them! You do more than a good job, Robbie. Your attention to detail even captures the feelings of the characters.
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Dont kids just know when you need to do something? They are the same thecworld over…xxx Lovely birds 😀
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Thank you, Carol, you are absolutely right.
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very talented!
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Thank you, James.
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Those cupcakes are mouthwatering! Hope your week is less stressful, Robbie.
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Thank you, Teri, I hope so too. At least Terence is home today.
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That bird is darling.
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Thank you, Jacqui
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They look wickedly delicious!
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The security guards were delighted. They lined up at the gate when I left to say thank you.
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I should know by now not to come to your blog on an empty stomach, Robbie 🙂 ❤
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Ha ha, Tina, that is a fact. This blog is about food.
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my eagle buddy!
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Indeed, Wayne. He reworked quite well.
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You have a lovely kind heart Robbie. I am sure those cupcakes were so enjoyed.
I think your fondant birds are amazing ! Have a beautiful week. 🙂
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They were really appreciated, Lynne. Thank you and you also have a great week.
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These are beautiful works of art, Robbie! Wishing you a blessed and happy Easter! Love the birds! You are quite talented! Hugs 😘
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Thank you, Janice. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Easter too.
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Hey Robbie you have an amazing blog and i could not believe my eyes after realizing those birds were handmade and that too from food items.Wow.You are really talented.
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Thank you, Minoshi. I will go over and have a look at Saisha’s blog.
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Thanks for taking out the time to reply Robbie . Do follow saishabloom 🙂
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I have done so. Have a lovely weekend.
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This is adorable!!!
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Thank you!
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