Norma Your Nutritionist turned Cake Pop Artist

In this economy you must evolve, otherwise you're gonna be left behind. Like the saying goes, "when life hands you lemons, you make lemonade". I am a nutritionist turned Food Crafter AKA Cake Pop Artist. I have had a love for baking since my first Home Economics course in 6th grade. For now, I'm sticking with cake pops, cookie pops, and pretzels sticks to name a few.

Please click on the above link to take you to my YouTube channel, http://www.youtube.com/user/Niv6548 . By the way, while you're there, check out my nutrition videos. It's not everyday a nutritionist gives away her knowledge. You can also find nutrition information on my nutrition blog: normayrnutritionist.blogspot.com

April Showers Bring May Flowers Cake Pops

For Easter I got busy making bunnies, chicks, baskets and Easter eggs all made out of cake pops, what else. I also made chicks and bunnies in cookie pops. I need to find some tweezers to apply all those tiny decorations because my hands could use the help. Don't worry I won't use my personal hygiene tweezers, yuck! Sorry but I had to dispel any ill thoughts, lol.

What is new this month are May Flowers for all the April showers that we haven't gotten yet, at least not so much here in Florida. I am not complaining because I can enjoy a gloomy, rainy day! So for my first set of flowers I used candy corn for the petals and M & M centers. I did make some other ones with some Mike & Ike candy. Funny because I haven't shopped the candy aisle in years (except for chocolate) and these days I find myself brainstorming ideas in the candy aisle. How things have changed.

So remember Mother's Day is around the corner and they would love a bouquet of May Flower cake pops!



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March Madness Cake Pops, go UK Wildcats

March Madness had me going to watch parties to cheers my University of Kentucky Wildcats so I got busy creating cake pops. I made Wildcats (Grrr) and basketballs. They were so good since they were made with carrot cake and the candy coating was peanut butter! It was a great combo!

I made Nutter Butter Flip Flop because we (UK) are
so good we can beat them even in flip flop, LOL! When you have Eight (8) NCAA Basketball Championships under your belt, a little bragging is ok,.

So order your sports related cake pops and cookie pops for your next event.

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Edible Roses: Cake Pop Roses or Strawberry Roses

Who wouldn't want to receive edible roses? Duh! Enough of that, lol. Well, I have two options for you. First, are my signature Strawberry Roses. Sure anyone can make chocolate dipped strawberries, but these are made to resemble actual roses! I had to start by coloring my bamboo sticks green for a more authentic look. Of course, I wash and dry these babies very carefully so they don't become water lodged. You see chocolate and water do not mix! Not even a drop!  Once they are dry I can begin my dipping and decorating process. Remember this is a healthy option, approved by this nutritionist, ha,ha.



 My second option for roses are cake pop roses. Of course, I first make my cake balls, then follow a similar process. I even include a leaf on them for a more "real" look.

Roses make a great gift for Mother's Day, Valentine's, Anniversaries or any day! UPDATE Now on Facebook, please visit my page and LIKE. I am trying to get 400 LIKES and that is the best compliment you can give me. Thank you, gracias, спасибо, dank, merci, grazie, obrigado ...