SK On Elderberry: Pure White and Burlap RS Birthday with SK

Weeks of creative work went into hand-making these lovely burlap and lace flower arrangements.

Ball jars, of course, were dipped in gold glitter and wrapped in white lace. Over a hundred flowers of varying sizes, shapes and embellishments were a few weeks challenge.

Chef Darcy of Silver Spoon Cakes from Salt Lake City was the event coordinator and artist.

Darcy's Burlap Flower Arrangements

Large Paper Flower Wall.

The white large flower wall was created in 4x4 panels and then attached on a support wall of 2x2's

This eight foot wall took so much time, tracking the labor hours was impossible.

When working with a very tight budget an expensive decoration theme flies out the window.

Brown contractor paper with touches of burlap and lace.

This beautiful arrangement was created as a gift for the invited speaker.

Good food always speaks for itself in a well thought out event. Darcy and SK worked for weeks bringing this idea to life. Thanks to a few very amazing women who had the courage to work with us. This event was well planned, well executed and a joy to attend.

The Belgian Sugar waffles are amazing. Light, fluffy and incredible with berries, chocolate syrup and whip cream.

http://whippedtheblog.com/2010/03/15/liege-sugar-waffles-perfected/

Liege Sugar Waffles

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
1/3 cup lukewarm water (about 105 deg F – too hot will kill the yeast)
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
3 eggs
1 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup pearl sugar*

Prep time: about 1 1/2-2 hours with rising time

Mix the yeast, water, sugar and salt in a bowl and let it develop or sit for 15 minutes. Place the flour in a separate large mixing bowl (we use the bowl of our kitchen aid stand mixer) and make a well in the center of the flour.

Pour the yeast mixture into the well and mix until blended on medium speed (we use the paddle in our kitchen aid mixer). Add the eggs (one at a time), melted butter a bit at a time, and the vanilla and cinnamon. Be sure to mix well after each addition to the batter. Keep in mind the batter will be thick and VERY sticky (this is normal).

Remove the bowl from the mixer and let the dough rest until it doubles in volume inside the bowl. (About 1 hour) Gently fold in the pearl sugar and let the dough rest for 15 more minutes. While the dough is resting, heat the waffle iron.

Spoon about a 2″ ball of dough into the center of the waffle iron (this should yield a waffle that is about 4″ in diameter). I know that sounds small, but these rich waffles pack quite a punch. Waffles will take 3 to 5 minutes to bake (in our waffle iron, they take 3 minutes and 15 seconds on level 3. Another reader preferred level 4. Play around with it to get it to your liking).

Recipe makes 8 – 10 waffles.

Thanks for visiting. sk on elderberry