Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Taseful Tuesday

Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not! ~Author Unknown


A little Bit Of Sweets Never Hurt Anyone!


Sometimes you just need something sweet! A little chocolate, some cookies, maybe a cupcake... or three. The way your mouth may water for a steak- yeah that's the same sensation you may get with the thought of a good old pastry. 1stClassLadies know all about it and we are going to to give you our top two choices that is sure to satisfy the biggest of sweet eaters appetite.


Magnolia bakery has been around since 1997 and although the original owner has hung up her mitts, the new owners have kept up the good work. Now with a total of eight locations in New York City, Magnolia's has proven to be one of the top pastry shops around and will be around for a LONG  time. Step into the shop for some coffee or hot coca and grab something sweet to eat. From chocolate cupcakes  topped with some of the sweetest icing to any and every style of cake you can imagine. lets not forget 1stclassLadies favorite of the bunch- BANANA PUDDING!! Yummy should be considered as an understatement. Make sure to stepped into the  doors of Magnolia Bakery and treat yourself to the best of the best pastries around. We are sure you will leave satisfy!


Be sure to visit the Many locations of Magnolia Bakery especially the top hot spots:

  • Bleekers Street New York
  • Bloomingdale's 1000 Third Ave btwn 59th & 60th
  • Columbus Ave 200 Columbus Ave
  • Grand Central Terminal Lower  Level, Dining Concourse
  • Rockefeller Center 1240 Avenue Of America
Crumbs Bakery..
If your looking for a slight taste of heaven, to revitalize you taste buds. Look no further 1stClassLadies has just the treat for you. Crumbs Bakery Shop, with endless locations on the East and West coast. But for our Brooklynites you can visit them at 109 Montague St. . Crumbs establishment that was inspired by the old fashioned candy shops. Charming their customers with wood cases, and marble counter tops. However we know you won't visit for the decor, so we encourage you to try their Red Velvet cupcake for starters. If that's not your ideal flavor, don't fret Crumbs has 50 varieties of cupcakes to tickle your palate. Crumbs is great for all occasions; if your looking for a fun spin on a birthday cake they have you covered. But their spin on a cake is a cupcake super-sized. And now you have the option; as well as convince of having Crumbs delicious delights delivered to your home. You can visit them at
www.crumbs.com for ordering information.
My Kinda Recipe!


                  Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar (can easily reduce to 3/4 cup)
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour



Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
With a spoon, mix butter with the smashed bananas in a large mixing bowl.
add in the sugar, egg, and vanilla.
next add in the baking soda and salt and mix in.
Add the flour last, mix.
Pour mixture into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour.
Cool on a rack.
Remove from pan and slice to serve.

*Recipe courtesy of squidoo.com*





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