Month: August, 2009
Siblings Music Video | Des Peres Kids Photography
August 31, 2009
Featuring the {H} siblings! These three are so adorable and it was such a pleasure to capture them during their very own custom portrait session on a beautiful summer day! Enjoy!
**VIDEO HAS EXPIRED**
Look Who’s THREE! | St. Louis Children’s Photographer
August 24, 2009
My lil’ angel’s third birthday is today. I’m not sure where the time has gone. The last three years have gone by so fast and I’m in amazement with how much she’s changed and blossomed into a lil’ lady. I’m very proud of my lil’ Lily & couldn’t have asked for a better daughter. She’s truly a blessing! Happy birthday my sweet angel!!!
I make cupcakes every year for her birthday and this year I made white chocolate cheesecake cupcakes with fresh strawberries to top them off! Here’s the recipe! Enjoy! {recipe taken from “Cupcake Heaven” by Susannah Blake}
cupcakes
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 Tbs milk
topping
6 oz white chocolate, chopped
6 oz cream cheese
6 Tbs creme fraiche or sour cream
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
6 Tbs confectioners’ sugar, sifted
strawberries
a 12-cup cupcake pan, lined with paper liners
~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees
~ Beat the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale and fluffy, then beat in the eggs, one at a time. Sift the flour into the mixture and fold in, then stir in the vanilla extract and milk.
~Spoon the mixture into the paper liners. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until risen and golden and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
~To decorate, check that none of the cupcakes have risen above the rim of the paper liners. If any have, carefully slice off the top using a serrated knife to create a flat surface.
~Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water. Leave until almost melted, then set aside to cool slightly. Beat the cream cheese, creme fraiche or sour cream, vanilla extract, and sugar together in a separate bowl, then beat in the melted chocolate.
~Smooth the cream cheese mixture over the cupcakes, up to the rim of the paper liners, then refrigerate for at least 1 1/2 hours until set. Decorate with fresh strawberries and serve.
Fun at Des Peres Park! | Des Peres Children’s Photographer
August 16, 2009
Had a fun time at Des Peres Park with these three lil’ ones last night. They’re here on holiday visiting their grandparents with their mom all the way from the UK and did a good job teaching me some British lingo and games. I think they were more interested in playing on the play set, but they hung in there for their mommy and me and gave us some beautiful captures! Enjoy the sneak peek!!!
My Lil’ Angel | St. Louis Children’s Photographer
August 12, 2009
Was out and about scouting some new locations and of course had to use my lil’ angel for my model. I was looking at these images and noticed just how much she’s grown into a lil’ lady. How did that happen? Where did my tiny tiny baby go? Seemed to happen in a blink of an eye. She’s so much fun now and has such a great personality, but boy do I wish I could slow things down. I’m sure all you parents out there understand…
Jump’n Brody! | St. Louis Kid Photography
August 8, 2009
This lil’ man was such a delight. Full of energy & eager to be my photo assistant when needed. Mr. Brody had a fun time and was thrilled when his mom gave him permission to jump on the bed AND eat popsicles! See now…portrait sessions aren’t so bad!
Jump'n Good Time!
Sleep Captured | St. Louis Lifestyle Photography
August 4, 2009
I just adore photographing sleeping babies and children! They’re so peaceful and look just like angels. My daughter is growing up so fast and I make sure to capture the moments that I cherish! Sometimes it’s the littlest details that mean so much!
Welcome to the new blog!
August 3, 2009
Welcome to {the blog}. This is where you’ll find sneak peeks as well as news and updates from Yvonne Niemann Photography! You can still visit the old blog at http://yvonneniemannphotography.blogspot.com and of course check out {the website} at www.yvonneniemannphotography.com Come back here often & bookmark us to get instant updates from {the blog}!
Jamaican Banana Nut Bread Recipe
August 2, 2009
I had some browning bananas that I needed to use up, so I decided to make Jamaican Banana Nut Bread! The super moist cake with contrasts of texture as well of hints of lime and dark rum is pure heaven in the mouth. I first made this delicious treat back in 1998 after my husband and I got married and honeymooned in Negril, Jamaica. (adapted from Cooking Light recipe book) It was a huge hit with my husband and he asks me to make it every Christmas. Well, the holidays came early yesterday. Michael’s sisters, Heather and Jules, loved this delight just as much as we do. Thought I’d share this recipe with all of you. Enjoy and if you make it, please let me know what you think.
For the bread:
2 Tbs stick butter, softened
2 Tbs cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large bananas)
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbs dark rum
1/2 tsp grated lime rind
2 tsp lime juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup flaked coconut
For the sauce:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp butter
2 tsp dark rum
2 Tbs chopped pecans
2 tbs flaked coconut
* Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 8×4″ loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
* Beat 2 Tbs butter and cheese with electric mixer; add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg; beat well.
* Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir well. Add banana and next 5 ingredients, stir well. Stir in 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup coconut.
* Pour batter into prepared pan; bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes (or until toothpick inserted in middle of loaf comes out clean). Let cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan. Let cool slightly on wire rack.
* Combine brown sugar and 2 tsp each butter, lime juice and rum in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 Tbs each pecans and coconut; spoon over loaf.
ENJOY!!!!!
7 Comments
Ahhh great work Yvonne! Love the video!
Very cool slideshow! Great job!
nice job. Look at those missing teeth. I love that!
How fun! I bet they will love this!
Fun slideshow – and I LOVED all the pictures!
Such CUTE pictures. Love the slide show too and the song….love it all
Beautiful, Yvonne! What a fun session – a beautiful day indeed!