Yesterday I celebrated my 43rd birthday. And in traditional fashion I started off the day by indulging in a slice of rich and robust birthday cake…this year I chose to have tiramisu.
This simple cake made of only three main components (lady fingers soaked in espresso, topped with creamy goodness, dusted with cocoa) packs a punch! I love how you can taste each individual layer.
And I love how they taste together. One perfect bite…
…with one perfect cup of coffee.
Doubling up on coffee felt oh-so-decadent. And I didn’t even feel guilty afterward…that’s the beauty of birthdays. And speaking of birthdays, I’m already thinking about what type of cake I should get for next year when I turn double 4’s. There’s a good chance that I’ll probably get two cakes, and there will most definitely be coffee involved, possibly in two ways…we’ll see.
Here’s a look at a mini canvas that I created for a special friend when she turned 43. She’ll be 44 next month so I better get going on making something fun for this year. I love making birthday presents don’t you?
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I love your “Pick me Up” 😀 What a wonderful way to begin your celebratory day! Happy Birthday Becky; I hope it was amazing and full of wonder~
Lovely sentiment for your friend!
Hope this is a year to marvel at~xXx
August 2nd, 2011
happy birthday to you, dear sweet girl!! i’m glad you celebrated just the way you wanted to (and may i give you two-thumbs-up for your special cake choice!!)! i love your little birthday canvas…..and i know your friend will love her special #44 gift!! many hugs to you, the birthday girl!! xoxo
August 2nd, 2011
Happy birthday my friend! What a great way to celebrate. Wish I could have joined you. I love coffee and all things coffee flavored. Hope it was a great day. Xoxo
August 2nd, 2011
happy happy day, becky!!!!
i hope it was all
you wished for,
and that this upcoming
year brings you
much joy!
xoxoxo
(how fun is this…
tomorrow is my
41st birthday!)
August 2nd, 2011
Happy birthday Becky! Wishing you a fabulous year!
xo
jeanne
P.S. Love the idea of a tiramisu birthday cake – Yum!
August 2nd, 2011
Happy Birthday Becky!!!
You look ten years younger!
That is one of my favorites, too. I had it first as a young person (in my thirties) in San Francisco. I will never forget it!
I am going to keep that in mind for November 12!
I like to think of birthday months…keep the celebration going for special you!
Hugs,
Suz
August 2nd, 2011
Happy birthday, Becky! What a great choice for decadence!!! Yum! And I love the little bday canvas! What a lucky friend!
August 2nd, 2011
i wish we could have a virtual party. best wishes and happy birthday.
August 2nd, 2011
Happy belated birthday! It sounds like you enjoyed your day.
That little canvas is adorable.
August 2nd, 2011
Happy, happy birthday sweet lady. I love how you start your day with cake… I am so going to do that next year for my birthday.
Enjoy.
Love me 🙂
August 3rd, 2011
double joy:
it’s you,
becky,
beautiful.
happy
birthday.
your treats
look divine,
as does
the gift
you have
wrapped…
i adore
all your
details..
like the
color &
shape
of the
number
on her
package.
double
love,
xoxo
August 3rd, 2011
Happy birthday Becky!!! I hope you had the best day ever! I must say, your taste for cakes is impeccable 🙂 And the canvas you’ve made for your friend is absolutely adorable! Is there anything better that a gift like that – unique, and made with love!
August 3rd, 2011
Aw, thank you for the happy wishes sweet friends. It was so nice to wake up to these lovely messages, thank you!
August 3rd, 2011
well happy birthday Becky! i can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a sweet treat! love the b’day gift you made for your friend! 🙂 P.S. Was at Nesting this past Sunday. Saw Wendi and we chatted about YOU and how wonderfully creative you are! 🙂
August 3rd, 2011
Happiest Birthday Becky! Yummy cake you chose there. My daughter’s birthday is today. She chose cheesecake. I hope your day was wonderful and you have a year full of blessings ahead!
August 3rd, 2011
Happy Birthday Becky!
What a great way to celebrate – coffee all-around, and yest the tiramisu looks completely delicious.
I like making birthday presents – actually, I like making any kind of present. It’s pleasant to think of someone in particular as you formulate ideas and are working on a special project. I know it certainly helps keep me focused!
August 3rd, 2011
.•*¨`*•✿.•*¨`*•. ☆ .•*¨`*•. .•*¨`*•✿ .•*¨`*•✿ Happy Birthday Dear Becky! .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. (¯`v´¯) (¯`v´¯) .•*¨`*•✿ . . . ✿•*¨`*•.¸(¯`v´¯)¸.•´*¨`*•✿ . . . ……………… ….♥ •.¸.•´♥…………
August 3rd, 2011
Happy Birthday to you!!!!!
August 3rd, 2011
A Very Happy Birthday miss August birthday girl. Great way to celebrate with your favorite food and drink. Your birthday canvas is super cute and great fun to honor your friend’s birthday. Have the very best year and celebrate every day…
August 3rd, 2011
Happy Birthday!!! : D I hope it was lovely!
August 3rd, 2011
Dear Becky, may you always feel the warmth of the sun on your face, see the beauty of pillowy clouds red on the horizon, and soak in the abundance of a family wrapped in love….happy birthday to a kind and lovely person…
Joyce
August 3rd, 2011
Belated congrats on your birthday, Becky, your Tiramisu looks delicious!!
August 4th, 2011
Happy Belated Birthday Becky. I hope you had a wonderful day.
August 4th, 2011
Happy Birthday!!!!! What a great way to celebrate. I first tasted Tiramisu 10 years ago in a hotel where were were being told that we will be losing our jobs. I don’t remember much about that day, other than the Tiramisu. I’ve been trying to find a good recipe–one with ‘real’ ingredients, not things like Vanilla Wafers etc.
Enjoy being 43!
August 4th, 2011
Happy Birthday Becky! Looks like you knew just how to celebrate! I love a dark rich coffee too. Happy day to you.
August 6th, 2011
Happy Belated Birthday Wishes!!
Here is to 43 being an amazing year for you 🙂 I turned 43 in May of this year.
From now I am taking your lead as to how you start your birthday day, although I might substitute hot chocolate for the coffee.
Wishes
Lynne
August 30th, 2011
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