We love macaron bars!
This was a fantastically femme bar we designed at the Texas Women’s Federation!
Photographs by The Nichols
Cheers!
Stardust
Apr
04
Earthy Dessert Bar
Natural, green, fresh and crisp are some of the words that were tossed about when we were coming up with inspiration for this earthy dessert bar! We wanted to incorporate things from nature, like wooden accents and live plants as decor keeping the palate clean and natural.
In keeping with our ‘earthy’ theme we created bon bons with a local buckwheat honey ganache!
Pictured above we have our deliciously decadent Double Chocolate Cherry Brownies, Whoopie Pie Cupcakes and Mini Lemon Tarts!
Our moist Almond Cake with Cheesecake and Fresh Strawberries!
To finish things off, we have chocolate bars with these lovely custom made candy wrappers by Dragonfly Designs! This is an exceptional way to add a bit of your personal flair to your celebration! A big thanks to Rojo Photography for these lovely shots!
Cheers,
Stardust
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Dec
07
Good Good!
Chamomile Honey Bon Bon, Passion Fruit Truffles, Amoretti Pinenut Truffles, Hibiscus Truffle
Chocolate …I could use some right now! There is no denying that chocolate is an integral part of society. Chocolate is what we deem the answer to many of our every day predicaments. Feeling blue, eat a bit of chocolate! Feeling a tad sleepy, grab a mocha latte!
“I have this theory that chocolate slows down the aging process…. It may not be true, but do I dare take the chance? ” -Unknown
There are so many delicious ways that we can prepare chocolate, one exceptional form of this is the bonbon. The first mentions of Bonbons come from the 17th century when the chefs for the royals created bonbons mainly for the little royals. Bon bon literally translates from French into good good! No doubt that is what the little ones said as their mouths were full of the chocolaty goodness!
Almond and Vanilla Petit Four, Chocolate Buckwheat Honey Poodles, Raspberry Dark Chocolate Truffles, Organic Rose Petal Truffles
In the above photos we have some truffles that we deem positively sinful! From our Dark Chocolate Raspberry truffle to our Buckwheat Honey Poodles, there is something for every form of chocolate lover. Chocolate truffle infusions are endless. From spices and tea, to liqueurs and herbs, options are as varied as personal taste. The truffle is unique in that the center is comprised of a silky smooth ganache infused with flavor, then it is enrobed in a thin outer layer of chocolate that can be embellished to create an equally delightful shell! Petit fours and truffles or bonbons make an excellent addition to a dessert bar or as a favor for your wedding or party guests. Custom and available by special order at Stardust Pastry.
Until next time,
Cheers!
Images by Vignette Photography, Austin, Texas
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Nov
29
That’s Amore!
This wedding was great fun, our objective was to have an Italian centric dessert table with custom serving dishes.
What are the fist things you think of when you imagine Italy? Romance? Pasta Carbonara? Verona, Romeo and Juliet? Vespas? Since we could not incorporate a plate of pasta and a five act play into our dessert bar, we went with the tried and true…..cannoli and wine!
We searched high and low for perfectly weathered vintage Italian wine crates along with vintage corks to create platters for our Cannoli alla Siciliana! After we found the perfetto display pieces we started to work on the cannoli! We created a recipe based on the traditional Sicilian cannoli, starting with a creamy Caprino Fresco as the base we incorporated the flavors of the region, warm spices such as cinnamon, cumin and ginger then we layered in honey, shaved dark chocolate and freshly candied zest and citrus! We prepared the traditional Marsala wine based dough, fried them to golden perfection and filled them with our southern Italian inspired filling!
Romance is the glamor which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze.
Romanzo è il lusso che trasforma la polvere quotidiana in una nube dorata.
-Elynor Glyn
The Godfather answers all of life’s questions. What should I pack for my summer vacation? “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.”
- Tom Hanks (in ‘You’ve Got Mail)
Till next time,
Cheers!
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Oct
06
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Simple, Romantic, and Modern
Fall is officially here and we are smitten with changing colors all around us. Each year we look forward to moving from the playful colors of summer to the romantic hues leading us into the winter months. Some of our favorite client’s, Anna and Tripp, were married last weekend on the beautiful grounds of Old Glory Ranch in Wimberly, where Kellye and Andrea of Design by Sage coordinated a most beautiful and romantic wedding ceremony and reception. The bridal cake consisted of alternating tiers of Vanilla and Pure Almond cake with Vanilla Bean Butter Cream.
Ivory and Celadon Sugar Hydrangeas
We get requests for a wide range of bridal sugar flowers for wedding cakes, however one of the most popular requests is for sugar hydrangeas. These versatile flowers are unique in the they come in so many colors and can either be the star of the show or simply used for added texture. The olive double face satin ribbon on the cake matched perfectly with the ivory and green toile table linens, and the candlelight framing both sides of the cake glowed with romance. We thank Stella Alesi for these lovely photographs.
Our bride and groom wanted to thanks their guests for coming to celebrate their big day! What better way to do that than an offering of a chic and petit cookie… Le Macaron!
The favors are flavored with vanilla bean from Madagascar and colored ivory on the ouside to match the colors of the wedding. On the inside guests were suprised by a chocolate caramel ganche with a hint of sea salt. The mother of the bride accented the favor table with mauve to-go bags so that guests could choose how many they would like for the ride home. Cute Texas closure seals perfect for the Texas themed wedding venue! Congratulations to Anna and Tripp!!!
Vanilla Bean Macarons with Fleur de Sel Ganache
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Oct
01
Barton Creek Farmer’s Market Days
Juicy red apples, crackling fires, rustling orange leaves, corduroy , crisp air, cinnamon and clove,the smell of freshly purchased books
and a warm cup of tea…these are just a few things that Autumn evokes.
At Stardust we have been eagerly anticipating this wonderful season! Fall promises cooler weather and with crisp winds on their way, what are we in the mood for? Something warm and a little richer than our light summer fare. We have been craving things like warm apple pie, rich fig confiture on our morning bagel and perhaps a macaron filled with a sinfully decadent Flur de Sel Ganache! We are proud to announce that we will be sharing some of our favorite baked goods and confitures with you at the Barton Creek Farmers Market this coming Saturday! So dig out your fall jacket out of the back of your closet and come say hi and maybe try a tart or two while your there!
Thanks to Austin Wedding Photographer (eric.hegwer.com) we have these lovely photographs of our yummy confitures!
See you at the market!
Cheers!
“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.”
- George Eliot
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Jul
28
Texas Women’s Federation Wedding
Peach Garden Roses and White Peony Sugar Flowers
We loved this wedding! The images are from the Greenspan/Manlove July wedding at the Texas Women’s Federation courtesy of Nichols Photography. This four tier ivory wedding cake used lace details to match the bride’s beautiful gown and sugar flowers in white and peach tying into her floral theme. The bride chose our pure almond cake with vanilla bean butter cream to be served with a scoop of peach ice cream that was her grandmother’s recipe. What a fabulous personal touch. Congratulations to this happy couple!
Mother of Pearl Sugar Lace and Champagne Ribbon
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Jul
28
Pretty In Pink
Pink and White Roses, Hydrangeas, Peonies, and Orchids
Ooh-lala! Pink inspired weddings are so much fun and always a classic. Whether with pastels or bright colors, pink sets the tone for a romantic occasion. We think this cake is lovely in a ballroom or garden setting.
Pink and White Roses, Hydrangeas, Peonies, and Orchids
Much thanks to Studio 563 for these terrific images.
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Jul
13
Vive Le Macaron!
Le Macaron!
The French have given us many things….Chanel, Champagne, beautiful cinema….and one of our favorite French culinary creations is the macaron, or as we say ‘macaroon’. This is an undeniably chic, petit cookie. Suzi at Q Wedding Photography worked with us to create this beautiful photo gallery and just in time to celebrate Bastille day! We are so pleased to work with this talented Austin photographer!
White Chocolate Blueberry, Valrhona Chocolate, and Meyer Lemon Macaroons
Rich, chewy, crunchy, sweet! These are all words synonymous with the Macaroon. The texture is distinct and its flavor can vary. Our favorite flavors include Milk Chocolate Passion Fruit, Cocoa Nib, Japanese Green Tea, Wild Strawberry, Cherry Blossom, and White Truffle. These flavors can be varied from the type of occasion to the time of the season. J’adore!
Stardust Pastry Macaroon Wedding Favors
Pictured above is just one of several presentations available as wedding or baby shower favors.
Naturally chic dessert bar presentation
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Jul
07
Vintage White Dessert Bar
Vintage White Dessert Bar
We designed this dessert bar for an all white wedding. Incorporating vintage French cloches, ‘old world’ crystal platters, and antique serving trays this dessert bar fit perfectly within the design elements of our bride’s wedding theme. The backdrop consisted of floating hand strung crystals and white double satin fabric.
Playing off of the bride’s wedding gown her bridal cake includes the use of a delicate lace pattern to match her dress. The handmade sugar flowers mimicked her bouquet by using all white peonies and white garden roses. The rest of the dessert bar was filled with goodies for guests to enjoy including white chocolate blackberry mousse shots, mini vanilla bean éclairs, sugar cookies with pearlized fern imprints, Meyer lemon tartlets with caramelized meringue, and pure almond baby cakes with vanilla bean cream. Guests were encouraged to take away white Jordan Almonds, silver dragees, and pearl malt chocolates in personalized bags as wedding favors. The expression on the guest’s faces were priceless!
These terrific photographs are provided by Austin photographer Eric Hegwer. We would like to thank Eric not only for these great photographs but for generously devoting his time and knowledge recently to helping us launch our blog. We also want to take this opportunity to give a big thank you to the fantastic Austin web designer Dean Nixon for the creation of our website which has been instrumental in our success over the last 2 years. Another big thanks to Vignette Photography for the excellent photos seen on our main website.
We have more photos below that highlight vaious aspectes of this Vintage White Dessert Bar.
Handmade Roses and Peonies with Crystal Studded Lace Applique
This four tier fondant exterior bridal cake featured handmade sugar roses and peonies to match the bride’s floral arrangment and gown. Other features of the design are the crystal studded lace applique that has been painted mother of pearl and double face satin ribbon.
Vintage White Dessert Bar Sugar Cookies
These pearlized white sugar cookies with the fern imprint bring a refined touch to a familiar dessert that will please all ages and palates.
White Chocolate Blackberry Mousse Shots
Mousse shots are always popular and white chocolate blackberry is what you see here. The light texture of the mousse combined with the richness of the blackberry make this dessert a big favorite. The small shot glass and miniature spoon allow the guest to indulge at their leisure and still have room to enjoy the other dessert goodies!
Meyer Lemon Tarts
These lemon tarts are delicious and always a favorite due to the distintive lemon flavor that does not overpower. Because the lemon infusion is delicate and consistent the tart is able to maintain a gentle sweetness that allows the delicate pastry to hold its own rich flavor without being too sweet or too tart. Also seen in this picutre are the mini vanilla bean éclairs and fresh rasberries. One of the key ‘ingredients’ to a successfull dessert bar is maintaining the balance of creativity, adventure, and familiarity so each guest can find more than one item that pleases their tastes and satisfies their curiosity.
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Custom Wedding Cakes and Dessert Bars
