Round 16 Wrap Up: The US of A Round

{Clockwise from top left: Homemade oreos by me, Curry fish pastries by Thilaka, Pineapple macadamia cake with lemon cream cheese icing cake by Pavanie and Red velvet cupcakes by Vicki}

Thank you so much to all the wonderful bakers who baked for this round!

We had heaps of fun USA themed baking for the North Shore Hospice this round to celebrate Independence Day.  Just in time too…there’s nothing better than some home baked goodies for warming you up!

On the menu this red white and blue themed round was…

{Clockwise from top left: Apple cake with butterscotch cream cheese icing by Louise, Chocolate chip cookies by Jacqui, Stars and stripes vanilla and coconut cupcakes by Rhiannon, Peanut butter cookies by Philippa}

{Clockwise from top left: Coconut cake with raspberry icing by Amy, Stars and stripes shortbread by Harlyna, Snickerdoodles by Jenny, Banana cupcakes by Jan}

{Peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies by Janie...sorry Janie, I seem to have skipped opening the box to take a photo!!!}

{Top to bottom: Min red white and blue cupcakes by Ange, Pecan pies - a little taste of America by Wendy, Orange and poppyseed cupcakes by Colleen and Kathryn of Delish Cupcakes}

 

{Left to right: Martha Stewart chocolate chip cookies by Leanne and Lemon loaf by Penny}

Thanks again to our lovely drop off site ladies: Diana, Philippa, Kathryn and Anne!!  Thanks for your time and your big smiles every time I come.  Loved catching up with you all and can’t wait till next time!!

A MASSIVE thank you to Dani for writing about us in her article on Cake pops: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10734192  Awesome article Dani!!!!

A huge Baking for Hospice welcome to Nuan, Cheryl, Jessamy, Miranda, Kimberly L, Jan, Courtney, Maria, Maureen, Marion, Fiona, Adrienne, Kimberly F and Michelle, who have recently joined our email list!   Lovely to have you on board!

Our next round, Round 17 will be on Sunday 28 August 2011.  I’ll be flying up for that round too so can’t wait to see you next time!  Haven’t thought up a good theme yet so do let me know if you have any ideas?  Should we do a Rugby World Cup theme??

 

Nessie