Last night I started the second series of Wilton Cake Dec classes--Flowers and Cake Design. The first session of each class seems to be a bit lame, but I did make three flowers. Two "button flowers" and a pansy. I put a quarter on one of the button flowers to give you an idea of scale.

So, that's not terribly exciting. BUT, what is a little exciting about this whole cake dec business is that I actually have some business! :) Aa has been saying my cakes and cookies are worth money and that I should start a little word-of-mouth business. And, well, my best friend in town has actually hired me for a small job! Woo hoo!

In the meantime, Aa and I have been dreaming a bit about the future of this baking business. He suggested that some portion of the proceeds go toward charity (ending the rampage of AIDS in Africa is a cause that runs in my veins). I like that idea. So, we've been batting around a few names for my bakery-that-is-not-yet. Our favorite idea so far is Sweet Hope Bakery. But, I'm hoping one of my faithful readers will suggest the winning name. So, get to work thinking of some good ones and leave a comment for me. If I pick your idea, I might just have to give you a prize or something!