Inspirations: Chocolates and Raspberries

I have a little confession to make...I am a SUCKER for chocolates! :-D

That's why I can't help myself but to watch these Julia Child's videos that I found at PBS.com. 

There are two things that I love about these videos. First, Chefs Alice Medrich and Marcel Desaulniers, used chocolates (of course!) in their sweet creations. And, second, they shared a couple of unique cake decorating/presentation ideas.

Red Velvet Cake

For my first New Year's Eve here in the US, I chose to bake something that not only appeals to me but that which can give positive vibes....something to start the year 2010 right. :-) So I chose to bake a Red Velvet Cake to welcome the year. After all Asians, the Chinese specifically, associate red with good luck. Although I'm not a Chinese and not a real believer of superstitions or anything of that sort, the Red Velvet Cake just tugged at my heart. It's something that I just needed to try! :-D