Oh friends. Taxes are due on Wednesday. Need a little something to stress-eat while you turn your house upside down looking for receipts? This beet … [Read more...]
Photo Saturday: Campfire Lemon Cake
Ok, there are a few photos today... but while camping last weekend, the mister and I baked a cake over a bed of hot coals, and it came out so … [Read more...]
Eggshell Cakes: Mini Cakes Baked into Eggs!
Lately, I've been thinking quite a bit about cakes baked INSIDE of chicken eggs. I've seen the results online: cute, petite and basically "portion … [Read more...]
DB Challenge: Fresh Frasier (AKA Food Fail)
Jana of Cherry Tea Cakes was our July Daring Bakers’ host and she challenges us to make Fresh Frasiers inspired by recipes written by Elisabeth M. … [Read more...]
Vanilla and Almond Spring Cakes
I'm not a really a cake girl. That said, I had every intention of baking a King Cake today to celebrate Fat Tuesday. As I started assembling my … [Read more...]
Cactus Cupcakes for a Themed Reception
When someone says, "I'd like my wedding reception to be a desert theme, and I'd like you to help me with it" what's the first thing that comes to your … [Read more...]
Have Your Poison Cake and Eat it Too
Last Monday, my better half turned 40. We celebrated by driving home from a family camping trip in the desert, showering, and napping for almost 6 … [Read more...]
The Birth of the PMS Cupcake
Earlier this spring I was introduced to a craft I had never heard of before, the diaper cake. I've had several close friends who have become mothers … [Read more...]
Babies and mommies
Last weekend, I was lucky enough to see my very best friend, and her little sprout Stella (pictured above on her FIRST birthday) who is going to be 2 … [Read more...]