It's my birthday and I'll...make a rice crispy cake if I want to? Five years ago today, I lost my birthday and my heart was stolen shortly after. No really, it's true! On that day I was in labor for my sweet (first) baby girl, who would be born the following day, December, 14th. I was so thankful she wasn't born on my birthday, because I didn't want her to have to "share" her special day and ... [ read more... ]
8Dec2012
Rolled Cookies 101
Hey guys! Today I'm back with another post in my serious of - Let's talk about - baking basics, sugar cookies! Which just so happens to be my fav cookie. Not only are sugar cookies my favorite on the yumminess scale, I really have fun making them. They are so popular this time of year, so I thought this would be a good time to share. I've spent the past few years experimenting with my process ... [ read more... ]
7Dec2012
Christmas Swirly Cookies
Back in October I posted some really fun Halloween swirly cookies. I really loved making them, they were so bright, fun, and easy! They quickly became one of my most popular posts as they shot around the web. As soon as I made them I really wanted to try some out in Christmas colors...and here they are! Aren't they fun?! So bright and cheery :) Traditional red and green would be just as ... [ read more... ]
28Nov2012
Over The Top Peppermint Rice Crispy Treats
For some reason I don't make rice crispy treats a whole lot, but that is going to change. These over the top peppermint rice crispy treats...left me wanting to make more. It's probably a really good thing I wrapped them up and sent them to neighbors very quickly...because I'm not sure how well my will power would have help up to the crispy layers of chocolate and peppermint. So if you're ... [ read more... ]
14Nov2012
Hot Cocoa Cupcakes With Peppermint Marshmallow Frosting
Hey guys, today I'm crazy busy getting ready to head home tomorrow! We haven't been home in a year and we are so excited. So I'll keep it short and sweet...and it doesn't get much sweeter then cupcakes. So today I'm sharing hot cocoa cupcakes with peppermint marshmallow icing! I have about a dozen hot cocoa treat ideas on my list for this winter. We seriously drink hot cocoa on a daily basis ... [ read more... ]
12Nov2012
Sugar Cookie Truffles
A few weeks ago I made some Oreo truffles for our mummies night in. Honestly, I have seen them everywhere but despite their popularity never gave them a try. The truth is... I'm not a huge fan of Oreo's. But before u send me hate mail I do not not like them....they're just not a fav :). The Oreo truffles, however, were fantastic and now I know why they are so popular. Everybody wanted to know ... [ read more... ]
7Nov2012
Thanksgiving Dinner Cupcakes
Hey there! Yesterday I shared some pumpkin pie sugar cookies, and today I'm back with the rest of dinner. (dessert should always go first right?) These are definitely some of the most fun cupcakes I've ever made...I think I have a slight major adoration for making foods that look like other foods...weird I know. I actually first made a set of these last year, but I wanted to remake and share them ... [ read more... ]
1Nov2012
Fondant Turkey Toppers
Hey there! I hope everybody had a fantastic and sweet Halloween. Are all you mommas enjoying your candy tax, you know the 10 percent you get for taking them door to door collecting candy? The hubs enforces that rule strictly ;). My kiddos had a total blast last night but now the littles can’t seem to figure out why they were allowed to collect all that candy in 2 hours and not eat it all in 2 ... [ read more... ]
