Incredibly Simple Fondant Recipe!

For a long time I was searching and searching for a fondant recipe that was not only easy to make, but easy to work with, and with a lot of trial and error, I came up with this recipe that takes just a few minutes to make and use!

You want to start with a clean large mixing bowl. Add a bag (16 ounces) of mini marshmallows. I've found that this recipe works best when you use the brand name(Jet Puff is the one I prefer  over the store brand. Pour all the marshmallows into the large bowl, add 3 table spoons of water, and microwave for 30 seconds 4 times, stirring well after each 30 seconds. In the end, the marshmallows should be microwaved for a total of 2 minutes, and in a thick liquidy consistency. Once removed from the microwave, slowly add one bag of confectioners sugar. Stirring while adding (this will get a bit hard to stir but I suggest stirring by hand.) Once the marshmallows and sugar is completely incorporated, place on a floured counter top  and knead until smooth. Place in a plastic bag for about 10 minutes for the mixture to cool, then roll out or use as needed! This recipe can be stored up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. 

Ingredients:

10 ounces of mini marshallows

3 tablespoons of water

1 large bag of confectioners sugar

1/2 flour (used for kneading and rolling)

Here are a few of the cakes and cupcakes I've made. Enjoy!

This simple pumpkin cupcake was  definitely a hit in during those cold fall days, topped with homemade cream cheese frosting, and a homemade fondant pumpkin!

This pumpkin shaped cake is made of a white vanilla cake by Pillsbury  topped with a butter cream frosting, and homemade orange fondant!

This Santa shaped cake was made with vanilla Pillsbury cake mix, topped with homemade white fondant then painted with food coloring and icing to achieve this cute Santa look!

Beat That Heat

Who doesnt love a refreshing strawberry banana smoothie to beat the heat of these hot spring days? Not only is it delicious, but it also has the components of a deliciously healthy snack! This recipe will teach you the ways to make this incredibly easy, delicious drink that will leave you wanting another glass.

-First you want to start off with about a cup of ice, depending on how many servings you'd like to make (1 cup per 2 servings).
-Then add about 1 cup (per 2 servings) of vanilla yogurt, in my preference Greek yogurt works the best because of its thick consistency (Greek yogurt is also very filling which will make this satisfying for your hunger)
-Add about 1 tablespoon of your favorite brand of honey, this will give the perfect about of sweetness while eliminating the processed sugars and adding health benefits!
-Next, add about 1/4 of a teaspoon of cinnamon. This will add a hint of flavor.
Add one banana chopped into about 6 pieces (this will make it easier for the blender to blend all of the ingredients together.
-Then add 3-4 strawberries sliced, depending on the size, and your desired taste! More strawberry flavor= more strawberries, more banana flavor= more bananas! 
-Then add the milk! 1/2 a cup of whole milk will leave you with a thick smoothie, more milk will thin it out. 
-Blend together until smooth, serve and enjoy!



recipe from: http://www.simplyscratch.com/2011/03/strawberry-banana-smoothie.html