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Video Portrait of Rose by Ben Fink

Apr 25, 2011 | From the kitchen of Rose

I've long imagined it would be lovely to have a portrait in painting, but never dreamed I'd someday have a live one instead!

Artist/photographer Ben Fink captured the essence of my cakes in Rose's Heavenly Cakes, but he felt that to capture me as a whole person the best way would be in motion. So he created this treasure of a video portrait which magically manages to capture my very soul.

Ben has the rare ability to trigger all the viewers' senses, creating the impression that they are right there gaining an intimate knowledge of the person and the process.

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rose Levy Beranbaum
rose Levy Beranbaum in reply to comment from Monica Gibbs
01/29/2012 04:44 PM

darling little monica--at least that's what you were the last time i saw you about 45 years ago! you always had the most loving heart and i have never forgotten you. it's unbelievable that a we will have the chance in a mere few weeks! who would ever have guessed that you would grow up and make your grandmother polly's chocolate mayonnaise cake from my book. life has a come a full circle. polly was the most loving person i've ever known and i think you must have inherited this gene! it's so wonderful to have you both back!

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My Dear Aunt Rose!
If I could be reincarnated into another being, I truly believe I would want to be you! I feel the love of baking as a way of relaxing and feeling productive. I can only imagine the satisfaction you must experience in being in love with baking, it shows! Can't wait to catch up! See you soon...

Love Monica

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leslie wright
leslie wright
10/07/2011 08:13 PM

I have long been a fan of you & The Cake Bible having made at least 11 wedding cakes from it. What a delight to see you in person. People have often commented to me at how much work went into a big cake and I always tell them it's not work when you love what you are doing. Thank you for everything that you do!

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I really enjoyed this video. It is motivating! I have ingredients on my counter, coming to room temperature, and can't wait to start baking. Thanks Rose!

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Hi Ou,
If you bake other things in the oven, you can use it for baking cakes, pies, or breads as long as you regulate its heat. You may want to check with friends that have similar ovens to see if they need to adapt a recipe for baking times or temperature.
When we give milk as an ingredient, we are stating cow's milk. If we use a different milk like goat's milk, we will state it.

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hi rose i have bought one of ur books but dont have an electric oven. can i be safe by using a traditional fabricated oven.(this is an oven where you regulate the heat by yourself i live in Ghana.)'thanks.in your cake reciepes when you state using milk ,what type of milk do u mean.please clarify.thanks

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Rose Levy Beranbaum
Rose Levy Beranbaum in reply to comment from Tammy
05/23/2011 01:06 PM

tammy, just plain old ganache, or is that a contradiction in terms?!

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There is something calming about baking. Beautiful video. Which recipe did you use for the frosting on the deep chocolate passion wedding cake in the video?

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OK, after watching this video, tonight I am going to make the deep chocolate passion cake with fresh cherries on top to celebrate their short season.
Rose, this video is gorgeous. I feel the same. Baking calms me down, and puts me in a good mood....

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Such a lovely portrait of such a deserving artist. Excellent choice of music too.

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You are a joy! Your books and videos reflect your knowledge and this video reflects your love of baking. I smiled throughout.

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Hello Rose,

you really teased me in this video presentation. I felt hungry all through.lol

Its was inspiring and like you said, when you spilled something on the pages... it happened to me as well and it was water this time on the dust cover, i felt so bad and sad, i tried "ironing" to make it dry faster, but to my surprise..it spoilt the back cover and the ruined it so badly.

Wale

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Speaking Heavenly Cake Mona Lisa

Just Beautiful

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Rose Levy Beranbaum
Rose Levy Beranbaum in reply to comment from Sherrie
04/30/2011 02:01 PM

At play when at work--perfect definition!
Ok all--watching that cake makes me hungry too. It's the deep chocolate passion wedding cake but just one 9" layer.

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Rose, that was just marvelous! Which chocolate cake was that? The carrot and white velvet butter is on my agenda today, along with some sort of loaf bread.
Bon weekend!

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I loved this video portrait and how Ben captured your playfulness. I suppose that's the definition of following your passion -- at play when at work?

And Julie beat me to it...what is the chocolate cake? Yum!

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I thoroughly enjoyed that video, what a beautiful collaboration. Could you tell us which chocolate cake and frosting that was?

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That was a delightful portrait! And I thought the music was well chosen too. It was so enticing...

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This video has the expert touch of two professionals. The creativity of both worlds (baking and art-photography-video) merge to capture a unique view of Rose.

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