Monthly Archives: November 2010

Sam and Ben Eat the Elements: Youtube

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

            For all of you who don’t have Facebook accounts to view the video, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkxKbfhDxnw

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The Periodic Table of the Elements – 3D Cake version

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

Well, the next time your five year old asks you to make a cake with the Periodic Table of the Elements on it, just say NO. Ha ha! It has been a looong week…but I think it all turned out … Continue reading →

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Sprinkle Queen

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

Well, I’ve been called worse. Is it any surprise that I have a vast collection of sprinkles? Hee hee. But seriously – nothing can improve your cupcake more than a good shake of sparkly sprinkly goodness. Think of it as … Continue reading →

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Sam and Ben eat the elements

Posted on November 18, 2010 by

So, I’ve finished painting the elements onto the main part of the cake. Booyaa! Now, on to more important things, like mixing jello for test tubes! Here’s a video of the kids chatting about the Periodic table. http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=451555802133&notif_t=like

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Transitioning out of the Transitional Elements

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

I’m half way through!  Woohoo! I’m starting to feel, well, mostly hate still towards the Periodic Table of the Elements and Science in general, but I can see the light! Here’s a couple of closeups of these little guys – … Continue reading →

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Elements of hate

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

Curses! I’m never doing this type of cake again. Ever! I worked out that I’d have to do 12 elements a day to be finished by Saturday. I’m 8 behind already and it’s only Monday. 74 to go.  ARGH!  

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Rutherfordium anyone?

Posted on November 13, 2010 by

I’m 21 elements in (try saying Rutherfordium three times fast after two glasses of wine), 88 to go. Of all the things I imagined doing in my life, hand painting the Periodic Table of the Elements in an edible medium … Continue reading →

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Elements of Crazy

Posted on November 13, 2010 by

So, my son turns five next week. As you may have noticed, cake is a bit of a big deal around here. I long ago threw out the notion that I live a normal life, so it was no surprise … Continue reading →

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Tricky Treats!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

So, Hallowe’en is over, and I for one am exhausted! Who needs a drink?! Just kidding, I already have one here, beside this giant cauldron of candy I’m going to feel obliged to eat through. But, it’s pretty fun to … Continue reading →

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