New Years Eve

So on the last day of 2010, we would like to thank all of our wonderful clients, fans and followers for all their support!

Wishing you all a Joy-filled Prosperous 2011! May it be Simply Beautiful!


From- The Beautiful Decadence Team

Happy Holidays!

Christmas was so super busy and absolutely magical. We felt like elves running around to get all the goodies finished. I know you're eager to see. So without further ado.... Some of our Christmas goodies ....
1. Cookie Assortment- Chocolate chip, Funfetti, Gingerbread and Butter Cookies
2. Pina Colada Cheesecake
3. Cupcake Assortment
4. Strawberry Cheesecake
5. Ice Cream Cupcakes
6. Sorrel Cupcakes
7. Hot Chocolate Gateau
8. Gingerbread & Sugar Cookies
9. Baileys Chocolate Cupcakes

New Sweetness!

Hey fellow foodies!

So the holiday season is approaching, which means more goodies in our kitchen.

So some of our favorites are back and some newbies too!

Here are some photos of the some chocolate and fruit goodies we have done recently

...Enjoy!

1. Chocolate dipped Strawberries with Chocolate cake truffles

2. Edible Fruit Bouquet

3. Cake Truffles

Stay tuned for more treats on our holiday menu!

Too much to tell & Wedding Bells!

Hi guys,

So besides being super busy, my laptop is on the fritz! So I couldn't blog for a while.

But I'm back with some catching up in mind =)

Remember the weddings I sneak peeked here.... http://http://simpleediblebeauty.blogspot.com/2010/09/wedding-fever.html

Well one of them was 2 weekends ago! It was a beautiful garden wedding on the west coast of the island. It was a cocktail affair with tidbits of Bajan everywhere! From live singers to short stories the party was on!

We didn't get alot of pics since we were running around like crazy people but we will definitely share what we did get and more when the photographers send us theirs too =)

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Girlfriends & Cupcakes

Jumping Jehosaphat! Busy is an understatment in this place! I seriously can hardly tell if Im sitting or standing. We are sooo super busy. So between shuffling cakes in and out of the oven and making sauces and canapes for this weekend's events I have squeezed a moment of time out to share with you.

I just wanted to share the photos of our cupcakes that a friend featured at her booth at the Girlfriends Expo here in Barbados. I have so much more to share but 1st things first.

So here goes...

Vanilla Bean cupcake with our signature blue fondant blossom

Chocolate fudge truffle cupcakes (truffles by the chocolatier that featured us)

Red Velvet Cupcakes with whipped Cream Cheese Frosting topped with fresh white chocolate filled Raspberries.

So stay tuned for recipes, behind the scenes and sneak peaks on the events going on this week and the upcoming weddings =)

Happy Weekend!

Hype and Happy Cakes

Hi guys,

Whats cooking in your kitchen this weekend? As usual the BD kitchen is super duper busy.

This week more than ever! Here is the scoop on some of the events that took place this week.

First off lots of birthdays =) from cakes to favors.


Then we hosted a concession booth at an alumni meet for my old school Springer Memorial!!!
It was part of the celebrations to mark the 45th anniversary of the school. That was quite hectic.

At the last minute we were given a wonderful opportunity to advertise and promote our pastry shop "As Cute as A Cupcake" at the Love Fm Girlfriend Expo. We made some yummy samples which were featured at the JEM's Gourmet Chocolates Booth. Thank you JEM's!

Then today more birthdays and a new corporate client. So we have been busy as bees.


I have so much to share with you its really too much for one post. But we have done quite a few cakes recently and all so special that I just have to let you see them. So we'll start there.

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Cakes

#1. Indian Inspired Birthday Cake with matching cuppies
#2 Hulk Cake for a 6yr old Hulk fan
#3 Birthday cake for a guy who likes music, cooking and basketball ordered by his sweet girlfriend

#4 Ordered by a young lady for her own birthday, she wanted blue, roses and the word smile. I had a blast making this cake =) but then again I enjoy them all.


Stay tuned for our next post. So much to share.

How about a Picnic?

Did you know that BD Catering offers picnic baskets?
Well yes we do! For date night, day at the beach, surprise dinner for your hard working hunny, whatever the occasion we will pack your basket full of your favorite goodies and deliver them straight to you!

Check out this basket we made for a busy client yesterday-
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This basket for 2 is stuffed with:

Grilled Chicken Wraps
Garden Salad
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Fresh Fruit
Plantain Chips
Chocolates
Chilled White Wine
Wine Glasses

Baskets start at $100 Bds so place your order soon =)

For the love of food!

So anyone who knows me, knows that partying is just not my style. Crowds of loud tipsy people is a no-no for me. But yesterday we catered an amazing cocktail party after a performance of some of the singers from the "Young Money" Rap Group here in Barbados! It was an experience. Thankfully I didnt have to be anywhere near the hype but the food was a hit! We set up in the VIP Lounge and the event was from 11pm-4am. We couldn't take pics of the VIPS but we got some of the lounge and the food. I know you'll love the menu =)

Barbeque Shrimp Kebabs

Vegetable Spring Rolls with sweet chili sauce

Buffalo Wings with Creamy Blue Cheese Dip

We alo had a cheeseburger station these were served with Parmesa Fries, it was too crowded so no pic =( sorry

But wait we did capture the Dessert Shot Bar...

Strawberry Shortcake Shots

Chocolate and Baileys Mousse Shots

Red Velvet Cheesecake Shots

And here is a shot of Chef Ed not diggin' the party scene ... he's so cute!

Happy Weekend!!!!!!!!!

Guava Heaven!

If you live in the tropics, more specifically Barbados you know that right now guava's are beyond plentiful. They are everywhere! I personally love the fruit!

If you have never had a guava you are missing out. The fruits outside is green and light sweet but can be a bit rough but the pulp is sweet and juicy and usually pink with small golden seeds. The entire thing is edible and its taste is unique to the fruit. Some describe it as a kiwi-strawberry-mango flavor. Doesn't that sound delish?!

So of course I have been dabbling with this fruit to make all sorts of things in my kitchen. So today I will share with you the recipe for my guava puree which is the base lots my new creations and the filling our seasonal Guava Pineapple Cupcake! Its even good all by itself over some vanilla ice cream! O yeah hunny!

Guava Puree

1 Cup of ripe guavas cut quartered

1/2 brown sugar

1 tbsp Butter

Juice of half a lime

Cut and quarter 1 cup of ripe guavas

Squeeze the lime juice over the guavas and let sit for 5mins

Meanwhile melt butter in a small saucepan

Add brown sugar and stir

Add guava and stir, allow to simmer

Look at that!... ok stop drooling, a few minutes more

Ok now we are ready!

Place guavas in blender and puree until smooth.

Strain all the goodness out and discard the seeds

Ta da!Guava Pineapple Cupcake!
Guava Cupcake with Pineapple Butter cream and Guava Puree filling drizzled with guava and rum syrup and topped with a Guava Cheese Candy!

You can use this puree also in meat sauces and curries.

Wedding Fever!

So we have some weddings coming up that I'm so excited about! From cocktail to garden.

I want to show you some inspirational photos, and some things we made for the tastings etc. Sort of like a sneak peek!

So here goes!

Please note: 2 of these photos are not mine, they are from the prospective brides, who found them on the "Wedding Bee" and other wedding sites.

As plans come together, I'll keep you updated.

Happy Weekend!