SugarPlum Confections

Can you believe Thanksgiving is in just 56 days?  It seems like we’re just getting ourselves back into the swing of things from summer break, and already we’ve got to think about the tons of family and friends that are coming over this year for turkey and cranberry sauce.

But believe it or not, it’s not just all about the turkey anymore.  Among all the savory dishes we look forward to every year (my mouth is watering just thinking about my sister’s cornbread dressing and baked macaroni & cheese), let it be said that after all the gravy-sopping and turkey carving, you’ll get that inevitable question of, “What’s for dessert?” 

This year, think a little out of the box when preparing your dessert table.  How about a spice-filled sweet potato pie – loaded with roasted sweet potatoes, cloves, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of orange?  Or how about putting a twist on the tradition pecan pie with a platter of bourbon pecan bars?

Whatever you do, I hope you make it special.  Cheers - here’s to the beginning of a holiday season filled with sweet, sweet memories. 

I am so excited to announce the launch of my new cookbook, Delicious Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth! 

This book has been a year-long labor of love, consisting of a collection of dessert recipes aimed to take the fear and trepidaton out of baking.  Throughout the years, I’ve heard from so many people that they are “scared to bake”, or “it’s too hard”, or “it’s too complicated”.  I made painstakingly sure that this book really breaks everything down to the simplest level, that the recipe directions are very clear and concise, that there are useful tips and techniques that every novice and expert can use in the kitchen, and there there are photos and process shots for EVERY recipe so you know what it’s supposed to look like each step of the way.

The official book launch is on October 25th, 2008.  Please visit www.sugarplum-confections.com for details.

And I would be remiss if I didn’t sincerely thank a couple people who were an integral part of this process (and who were patient enough to put up with me and my OCD for several months ).  The best food photographer in the world, Steve Buchanan (visit his site at www.buchananphotography.com),  and the only person I know who can transplant a maraschino cherry stem with a steady hand – Harry McMann, food stylist (www.food-styling.com).  Thanks guys!

Here’s to satisfying your sweet tooth,
Konya

 

Hello all!

Welcome to my blog site!  I have to admit I’m a bit of a newbie at this, but here goes.  I hope you all will enjoy the site and its contents.

Who is SugarPlum, you ask?

Well, my name is Konya, and I’m the owner of SugarPlum Confections.  I left my cushy job at Verizon last September (2007) to take some time pursuing what I love….FOOD.  My business offers dessert catering services – I make everything from cookies to cakes and everything in between – for all types of events and occasions.

My blog will consist of all types of information on all that is sweet.  Hopefully you’ll find it entertaining and helpful. 

For more information about my business, please visit www.sugarplum-confections.com.

Here’s to satisfying your sweet tooth!
Konya