Panda People

I guess it´s because they are so cute, cuddly, furry, lazy, and sweet that everybody loves pandas. And by the way they are the most non racist animals on this planet: they are white, they are black, they are asian : ) 

Anyways it´s been a funny combination of events since my friend Romina suggested I bake mini panda cupcakes and my friend Carla instead that I bake sweet panda bread! Panda feelings in the air! 

Thank you girls for the inspiration ♥

So I made these... unfortunately I do not have any other pictures; they got lost on some company computer in Iran : D

It is fun making them, although it is a lot of work and you need quite some patience with all the little details. You will need patience also because the people around you will want to eat them even before you´re finished!

If you feel like trying here are the very detailed recipes:

Panda bread

Mini Panda cupcakes

Enjoy ♥

Martina

MY jubilee

This year it´s also my jubilee since I am THE QUEEN OF THE KITCHEN!

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The Home sweet Bakery was born in February 2010 and this year is celebrating its second anniversary!!!

Although it´s a very young activity I am always baking and have fix customers, new customers, glutton friends, and greedy relatives to satisfy with my sweet creations.

In two years I have learned much, experimented a lot, and baked even more...my creativity is never over and I really hope I will be able to nurture this passion of mine and celebrate many more jubilees ; )

Enjoy and take a look at what has come out of my oven these past years ♥ 

Martina

Carrots for horses

I love animals, I love all animals. 

Well maybe I am not that fond of snakes and insects which sting, but I would never kill them, I would rather go for a major rescue action involving a jar and a piece of paper : D

In our family we always had animals and as a child I never thought that people treated animals differently than we did, that people could also be so cruel. I don´t mean to be a fake moralist: I do eat meat, wear leather and fur, and take medicines when I am sick, still I do not agree with vivisection, animal experimentation, whale/shark/dolphin fishing, hunting and poaching, dog fighting and dog hunting (such as in Ukraine), battery poultry, and any other terrible practice against animals. One more thing, I hate circuses with trained animals.  

We have had dogs, cats, fish, and horses and it´s to these wonderful creatures that I want to dedicate this post with a carrot and almond cake, which I am sure they too would appreciate!

I have been very lucky to get to know two amazing horses during my riding career: Krokus which was a marvellous and strong Belgian stallion we used to call "the Emperor", and Landwind, a beautiful and kind  Oldenburger gelding. Unfortunately Krokus passed away two days ago, he was 25, and had a great life, but Landi still fills my riding moments with happiness!

I love them because not only are they incredibly graceful creatures but also great friends...

Enjoy ♥

Martina

Respect all animals!