Here it is - the famous Mary Poppins cake. Stacey and I did a great job over the two days - roughly 7 hours. The first day was great and the following day we had a few issues that were successfully resolved , but all in all, it turned out pretty well.



As I already mentioned, the cake themes were Hollywood classics and the cake itself wasn't edible, it was just for the looks. It was convered in fondant, with the addition of gumpaste flowers, that I usually love doing - NOT THIS TIME. So please don't ever ask me to make daisies.
We also had pastillage for our buildings. It is basically gelatine and powdered sugar. Once it's dried, it gets rock hard.



The umbrella and the bird was made out of gumpaste as well as the spoon. If you have seen the movie, it will be a lot easier to understand!



Even though we didn't make it into the top 3, I am very satisfied with the final outcome.
And here are the top three cakes!

3) Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory.



2) Indiana Jones



And number 1 - Casablanca

Just a quick update - Stacey and I applied for the annual cake competition here at the CIA a little while ago, and we had to draw a sketch of our cake. The theme was Hollywood classics and we chose Mary Poppins! A few days ago we found out that our idea has been elected among 8 other ones. That means that in 2 weeks we will be competing in a 2 day challenge (about 8 hours total) and the CIA's Presedent as well as the Dean of Baking and Pastry Arts will be the judges. Exciting!!! :)

I know, I know...Honestly, I didn't know what to write about! I didn't see any potential topics!
NOW, I finally found something for you guys. I was last weekend in the city and finally went to the MOMA, which wasn't really my thing, but I am glad I visited it. I think I am more into history and classics, rather than contemporary.
This was my favorite! Chandelier made of broken porcelan plates and cups. Now that's creative!



Since I went with two of my friends from school, one of them actually did her intership at the restaurant ''The Modern'', which is a part of the museum. We went to eat at the Bar room, which was an absolutely fantastic experience. I was amazed with exquisite glasses and utensils.
After an appetizer (Tarte Flambee - fenomenal!) and entree (salmon with horseradish crust on top of cabbage and Riezling foam - very very good) followed with a glass of good white wine, we got to try all the desserts from the menu thanks to my friend who worked there.

Here they are!

Apple strudel with prune armagnac ice-cream



Beignets with maple ice-cream, caramel sauce, and mango jam



Cheesecake with passionfruit sorbet and chunks of pineapple and mango



Hazelnut dacquoise with milk chocolate chantilly



And another restaurant you have to check out if you're in NYC is Bocca. Stunning Italian food, great atmosphere, most of the waiters are Italian, and their coctails are exceptional.

Did I mention I went to the Union square cafe?
That will be a topic for next time...