Roma surprised her mom with a family portrait session as a birthday gift. She scouted for the location, baked cupcakes, and packed a picnic for us. I can understand why Roma is so awesome after meeting her parents, and of course, their cutie pie puppy Lilah. What genuine and sweet people! Roma, I had the best time. Thank you so much for all of your efforts!
Roma's chai latte cupcakes were not only yummy, but they were also vegan and not too sweet. I knew you all might want the recipe, so here it is, according to Roma:
Preheat oven to 350.
Roma's chai latte cupcakes were not only yummy, but they were also vegan and not too sweet. I knew you all might want the recipe, so here it is, according to Roma:
1 cup soy or rice milk
4 black teabags
4 black teabags
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
pinch of ground white or black pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
pinch of ground white or black pepper
Preheat oven to 350.
In a small saucepan heat soymilk until it starts to simmer, add
tea bags, cover and remove from heat. Let it steep for about 10 mins.
Remove the tea bags, make sure you squeeze out as much tea/milk from
the bags as possible.
Add the apple cider to this and stir until you see it curdle.
If some of the soy milk has evaoprated add more until you have 1 cup of this mixture.
In a large bowl whisk together oil, sugar, vanilla and tea mixture until somewhat smooth.
Sift all the dry ingredients into the bowl. Mix well until you get all the lumps out. Some lumps are acceptable. :)
Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 and bake for about 20-25 mins. They should look golden-y and poofy :)
You can frost them your fave vanilla frosting, I personally prefer
a whipped vanilla icing....closest thing to enjoying a yummy chai latte
from Starbucks.
Before you try this recipe out, check out Roma's family and one of the cutest pups I've ever encountered.
Before you try this recipe out, check out Roma's family and one of the cutest pups I've ever encountered.
You can see more photos here.
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You can view the first part of Kelley and Ben's wedding here.
So many brides cross their french manicured fingers for a wedding day like Kelley and Ben's. The light was beautiful. I didn't even need to wear a jacket. And it was NOVEMBER! in CHICAGO!
One of my favorite moments of the day was watching Kelley dance with her father and Ben dance with his mother. Wow! They all can dance! I also loved photographing the wedding party as they danced and sang in the trolley as it strolled through downtown Naperville.
Kelley and Ben, thank you so much for hiring me to capture your beautiful wedding. I had a ball!
If you want to relive the memories from the entire wedding, you can view the slideshow here. Recognize the music, Kelley and Ben?
Vendors:
DJ or Band: Something 2 Dance 2
Catering: Bobak's Signature Events
Florist: Walden Florists
Hair and/or make-up: Bridal Beauty Salon
Videographer: "I Do Films"
So many brides cross their french manicured fingers for a wedding day like Kelley and Ben's. The light was beautiful. I didn't even need to wear a jacket. And it was NOVEMBER! in CHICAGO!
One of my favorite moments of the day was watching Kelley dance with her father and Ben dance with his mother. Wow! They all can dance! I also loved photographing the wedding party as they danced and sang in the trolley as it strolled through downtown Naperville.
Kelley and Ben, thank you so much for hiring me to capture your beautiful wedding. I had a ball!
If you want to relive the memories from the entire wedding, you can view the slideshow here. Recognize the music, Kelley and Ben?
Vendors:
DJ or Band: Something 2 Dance 2
Catering: Bobak's Signature Events
Florist: Walden Florists
Hair and/or make-up: Bridal Beauty Salon
Videographer: "I Do Films"
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"Ladies, if you are thinking about it... DO IT!! I did a session with
Laurie earlier this year and it was AMAZING!! I loved the pictures and
Laurie was a blast to work with. It's a great confidence-booster and
well, if your giving the pictures as a gift, I can promise you they
will be appreciated! I know mine were! :)" Ms. A
"You were able to help show her and bring out a side to her that only I've seen...and it was amazing. She's beautiful and sexy and everything I knew she was. I just want to call you and thank you for that. I truly appreciate it." Ms. T's husband via voicemail
Some of you might have seen my last post on my upcoming boudoir sessions. I can't tell you how honored I am that such lovely people give me their trust to photograph them. I was teary-eyed when I heard that voicemail from Ms. T's husband. As women, myself included, we beat ourselves up over and over again about our body's imperfections and forget how miraculous they are...how sexy and beautiful they can be. To hear a husband gush about how happy he was to have his wife of five years finally see herself as he sees her, WOW. Talk about having the most amazing job in the world!
In addition to wives and brides giving the boudoir album to their husbands and husbands-to-be, I've even had bridesmaids chip in to buy a session for their girlfriend. You don't even have to have a person to buy it for. I truly believe it's the ultimate gift to yourself, no matter who you give it to.
Interested? Here's a recap of the details:
Basically, I provide the Chicago downtown hotel room, champagne, munchies, music and fun, and you bring your sexy curves for a one hour shoot with me. (You're more than welcome to bring a friend with you for encouragement.)
Here are the spots that are still available:
November 24
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. BOOKED
8:30 p.m. BOOKED
10:00 p.m. BOOKED
December 11
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
December 12
8:00 a.m. BOOKED
9:30 a.m. BOOKED
11:00 a.m. BOOKED
As you can see, there are a couple spots available next week, and Dec. 11 is still open. Take a day off from work, go Christmas shopping in the loop and then get your groove on with a boudoir session.
More details: If you want to receive a little black book (http://www.flickr.com/photos/divinecalm/3237515405/ ,
the
package is $500. The photos are retouched and the session lasts
for an hour of your choosing. Without the album, it's $275 and you order
prints a la carte. (An 8X10 is $25, for example.) If you're not sure whether you want an album, you
can wait to decide until the session when you can view a sample up
close.
I require $100 deposit via paypal (or check) to reserve your spot. Upon reservation, I will e-mail further shoot information like hotel location, what to bring, etc...
If you're interested, you can either use the contact form at the top of my blog or you can e-mail me directly at peacock.laurie@gmail.com. Too many questions or want to talk to me to make sure I'm not a weirdo? :) My phone number is 312-961-2297.
"You were able to help show her and bring out a side to her that only I've seen...and it was amazing. She's beautiful and sexy and everything I knew she was. I just want to call you and thank you for that. I truly appreciate it." Ms. T's husband via voicemail
Some of you might have seen my last post on my upcoming boudoir sessions. I can't tell you how honored I am that such lovely people give me their trust to photograph them. I was teary-eyed when I heard that voicemail from Ms. T's husband. As women, myself included, we beat ourselves up over and over again about our body's imperfections and forget how miraculous they are...how sexy and beautiful they can be. To hear a husband gush about how happy he was to have his wife of five years finally see herself as he sees her, WOW. Talk about having the most amazing job in the world!
In addition to wives and brides giving the boudoir album to their husbands and husbands-to-be, I've even had bridesmaids chip in to buy a session for their girlfriend. You don't even have to have a person to buy it for. I truly believe it's the ultimate gift to yourself, no matter who you give it to.
Interested? Here's a recap of the details:
Basically, I provide the Chicago downtown hotel room, champagne, munchies, music and fun, and you bring your sexy curves for a one hour shoot with me. (You're more than welcome to bring a friend with you for encouragement.)
Here are the spots that are still available:
November 24
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
December 11
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
December 12
As you can see, there are a couple spots available next week, and Dec. 11 is still open. Take a day off from work, go Christmas shopping in the loop and then get your groove on with a boudoir session.
More details: If you want to receive a little black book (http://www.flickr.com/photos/
I require $100 deposit via paypal (or check) to reserve your spot. Upon reservation, I will e-mail further shoot information like hotel location, what to bring, etc...
If you're interested, you can either use the contact form at the top of my blog or you can e-mail me directly at peacock.laurie@gmail.com. Too many questions or want to talk to me to make sure I'm not a weirdo? :) My phone number is 312-961-2297.
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Oh Romz! You guys are the cutest. Those chai cupcakes of yours are my favoritest!
(11.24.09 @ 01:21 AM)