It wasn't long after I moved to Australia that I noticed something. People here LOVE their Tupperware. Everyone has some. Seriously, even if it's just one or two lunch boxes or storage containers in the cupboard or leftovers in the fridge. My sister in law Katherine has her WHOLE pantry in Tupperware. There must be over $1000 in Tupperware. Don't get me wrong, her pantry is gorgeous. It's so organized. Everything is labeled and in it's place. Every package of crackers and cereal is emptied in to a Tupperware container when it's brought home. Even all the spices. I would love for my cupboard to look like that.
Death By Chocolate was the theme of my Tupperware party tonight. Yes, you would think I'd had enough of the party planning with all the Learning Ladder parties I have been doing... but apparently not. I agreed to have a Tupperware party at my house. It was all Prue's fault. She told another girl, Selina, who sells Tupperware, that I didn't have much and might be interested in having a party. Well, Selina called and I felt sorry for her since I was right in the middle of trying to get my 6 Learning Ladder parties, so I said yes. Crazy girl I am- Why do I do this to myself?!
So even though I wasn't too excited about having this party, I used it to my advantage. I used it to feed my addiction. My addiction to baking, that is. I know, I am sure you are sick of hearing about it. I seriously have a problem. I have a theory though. Have you ever read the book, Eat Cake?
The woman in the book bakes cakes when she gets stressed. Following the recipe makes her feel relaxed, in control, kind of like a yoga workout is soothing and relaxing. The form, the rhythm, the order. I truly think this is why I love to bake. It's an outlet for me. Too bad it doesn't BURN calories like yoga! I need a new form of relaxation!
The party went well anyway. There were about 11 people that came, so that was good. Mum, Susan, Mala, Helen, Marina, Marina's mom, Sharon, Kim, Elise, Natalie, and Prue. I don't know if I will really get anything free or whatever since it's quite expensive and it takes a large amount of sales to get anything- but I didn't expect much anyway.
One thing I did order was a cool piping ball for $20. Instead of the floppy bag to pipe cakes and cookies, it's a ball that you fill with the frosting and squeeze it out as you go. It comes with all the different tips too. Should be fun to play with.
So even though the demonstrator was new and a bit awkward, we still enjoyed the food and socializing. I made chocolate temptations, chocolate chip butter cake, and fruit pizza. The demonstrator made 8-Minute microwave cake. We had plenty to eat!
6 comments:
I have a baking addiction too. I loved Eat Cake, I could totally relate! Your cookies look marvelous...
i too love baking and all that fun stuff...that glazing ball looks kind of cool...well i must say i hate tupperware...i hate the smell of it, and the whole enchilada...however, my sister in law that is from australia, also said it was big and she sold it too....so i knew it was a big thing down there...how funny, they said it has changed a lot and that it is quite expensive, but just the thought of plastic...it doesn't go with me well...i think i either like the ziploc things or glass containers with heavy plastic tops... oh well who knew....
That piping ball does look really cool. You are definitely the party girl! I'm glad you are having fun with it. I just can't do them. I have horrible luck with them and it turns into a whole self-esteem thing for me. I'd send out like 40 invitations and have 2 people show up. I need to get some tips from you!!
And you are right about the baking...if only you could burn as many calories as you eat while baking. Maybe if we invented a bike or a treadmill that was connected to the KitchenAid or Bosch. Hmmmmm....I can just see the info-mercial now.
I hope you earned some free stuff. That piping ball is a good idea, but it's kind of funny looking. I loved reading Eat Cake, and though I don't bake a stress reliever I enjoyed reading it.
I bake my stress away also. Nothing better then making a tart or cake.
Lori, I wish you were here to teach me how to use this decorating thing! Cakes and piping always remind me of you
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