Sunday, 6 November 2011

Whoopie Pies

Today i am writing this post as an entry for a brilliant Monday Blog Hop for crafters called HANDMADE MONDAY which is organised weekly by Wendy of 1stunique gifts. This hop is now in week 41 and is a good way of directing traffic to your blog and also to see what other crafters get up to each week.
This is my first entry as Chef At Skylark but some of you visiting may know me from my other sewing blog Dreamstar Diary which, unfortunately, i am needing to take a short break from at present whilst preparing for my new job in the farm cafe. More details about my job can be found at http://chefatskylarkfarmhousecafe.blogspot.com/2011/10/welcome-to-skylark-farm.html

So for now let's talk about WHOOPIE PIES
When Sam (my boss) asked me to make Whoopie Pies my reply was "what on earth are whoopie pies?" She replied that they were the new craze. Two round cake-like biscuits sandwiched together by a creamy marshmallow filling.
So home to the computer i went to do some research. First i searched recipes and found this one
http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Cakes%20and%20Baked%20Fayre/Whoopie%20Pies.htm
My first attempt came out lovely but i hadnt made the filling stiff enough so as you bit into them the marshmallow oozed out the sides with nothing left once you reached the center.


1st Attempt At Whoopie Pies

So next attempt i whisked the filling for longer and then scoured Flickr photo sharing site to see how other peoples attempts turned out! It's a great site for inspiration it really is.
I made them smaller this time and split the mixture into 3 and coloured it red and yellow and in the yellow ones i added some fresh lemon juice.
And here they are drizzled with melted chocolate and dusted with icing sugar.

whoopie pies

And just as finished all my research i saw an advert for a new Betty Crocker packet mix for Whoopie Pies!
Thanks for popping by and maybe i will see you at Handmade Monday again x
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19 comments:

  1. Unknown6 November 2011 at 20:57

    Lisa... I have just had my supper and you have made me hungry again... they just look so lovely... Could you get one round for me to have with my coffee?

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  2. stylesofcooking6 November 2011 at 21:04

    Lol Ros. Not wanting to tease you but they taste scrumptious!!! Thank you for the compliment x

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  3. Your Friend Susie6 November 2011 at 21:15

    Oh my, food again! :) They sound delish!

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  4. Anonymous6 November 2011 at 21:21

    I really need to try a whoopie pie as I haven't tried one yet and these look gorgeous! x

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  5. cj- catmumdo6 November 2011 at 22:34

    whoopie!!! they look scrummy, hope you're settling in to your new job :)

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  6. Carolee Crafts7 November 2011 at 05:47

    Not had breakfast yet and now hungry, they look sooo good

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  7. Wendy7 November 2011 at 06:06

    I am reading this before breakfast and am now very hungry! They look fab.

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  8. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)7 November 2011 at 08:39

    OOoooh stomach is a-rumbling. I'd heard whoopie pes were going to be the next big thing in baking - yours look truly delicious

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  9. Penny7 November 2011 at 10:38

    I've been longing to try a whoopie pie, and now I want to more than ever! They look delish!

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  10. Christmas Pie Crafts7 November 2011 at 14:09

    Love the sound (and sight) of Whoopie pies - definitely have to have one

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  11. Jan7 November 2011 at 16:52

    Congratulations on your new job, the place looks brilliant, I love the photo of the pumpkins :o)
    I wished I lived nearer, it would be great to pop in for a coffee and a whoopie.

    Jan x

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  12. Jam Dalory7 November 2011 at 17:11

    They look delicious, i love making cakes but as I live alone I tend to eat them all before the last one's cooled down! I'm gonna have to give these a try and the diet can wait til the new year. I hope the new job works out well for you, it sounds fun. x

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  13. Helen7 November 2011 at 18:47

    These look fab! I have a few recipes for whoopie pies abnd havent tried them yet, might be inspired to try them out! I'm sure they will go down a treat at the cafe x

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  14. Mrs A.7 November 2011 at 20:39

    Put the kettle on I'm popping straight over!!!! These look absolutely scrummie. Hugs Mrs A.

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  15. itsamistry7 November 2011 at 21:49

    Food everywhere it's making me hungry - they look delicious - any chance of you popping over with one? I'll get the kettle on:)

    Anita

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  16. bebebubu8 November 2011 at 07:47

    They all look so yummy. Good luck at your new job.

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  17. June8 November 2011 at 19:52

    Mmmm yum, yum - look to nice to eat though!

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  18. Pickle Lily9 November 2011 at 09:30

    These look fantastic - homemade is much better than packet mix anytime. good Luck with your new job.
    Jo x

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  19. Handbags by Helen10 November 2011 at 06:52

    Never had a whoopee pie but never quite understood how you can eat them without all the cream falling out the bottom. They do look fab though

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