Three Little Pigs

This past month I had the opportunity to visit some friends of mine in Washington D.C. I went to culinary school with them, and they have started their dreams fresh out of school. The recently this year opened Three Little Pigs Charcuterie and Salumi, where they make and sell delicious pork, beef, and duck dried and cured meats. 

I am SO happy for them and excited to see all their continued success. I was able to spend an entire day at the shop and wanted to share some of the photos with you! 

this is Carolina, standing in their walk in cooler

great for Grilling!

Tasso ham is definitley one of my favorites!

a bunch of bologna (with delicious duck prosciutto making a cameo in the corner)

These are all in my fridge right now, be jealous!

Three types of housemade bacon...oh my god.

The cute fall storefront

Seasonal 3LP mural

Pork loin for lunch was delicous

the case

Retail



So after the shop closed they were having a whole hog demo that night that I got to stick around and see! If you're a little squeamish I might suggest you pass on these next few pics!

Learning where everything comes from was awesome. I went to culinary school but it's not like I butcher pigs everyday...

sorry piggy.

Three little pigs is really just the coolest place, if you're ever in D.C make the trip to get some delicious food!

Candy Cake!

Sometimes as a baker, I see things and know that I need to make them myself. Like NEED to make them. This candy cake has been calling to me for so long, and I finally got the chance (and remembered) to make it! This past week my little stinker of a sister turned 17 (yikes!). She is a total candy queen. When we were growing up if she didn't have candy on her at all times I'd be surprised. Halloween was like a religious holiday. Maybe it's because her birthday is so near it...like me with food and Thanksgiving...hmmm....


Anywho

This cake was SUPER easy to make and a very big hit with the family.

First you make rice crispies and pat into a greased 10" cake pan. You then need to add frosting to the sides and top so the candy will stick. I went candy crazy and used Oreo filling frosting. Then using fun sized kit kats place them around the edge. Use more frosting if it doesn't stick right away. Then pour on your favorite candies to the top. I thought mini M&M's were fun so I used those.

 To finish it off I used a lacrosse ribbon my sister had. The ribbon also helps set the kit-kats. Then you're all set!! Using fun candy colors really helps make the cake look fun =)

the Candy Queen

I also made her a traditional cake and cupcakes

That's supposed to be a lacrosse player...it was freehand...

Pumpkins for fall!

It was fun to bake all day, and it officially started my season of baking =)