Deck the halls with boughs of holly....fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. Tis the season to be jolly, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. What the lyrics don't tell you is that all that decking of the halls takes time, lots of time. Those Christmas celebrations fill the calendar to the max, Christmas card duty hangs over your head like a brick, and the "gay apparel" is one load too many. Then cookies ... [ read more... ]
Archives for 2012
21Dec2012
Gingerbread Oreo Cupcakes
Run, run, as fast as you can, you can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man! Unless he's glued to the top of the cupcake....he can't get very far stuck to a pretty pile of buttercream. In that case you may capture and devour - without a blink. At least that's what happened to these little guys...... As the days lead up to Christmas break, the kindergartners at my daughters school have been ... [ read more... ]
18Dec2012
Christmas Tree Meringues
There's one thing I can always be sure of. My "to make" list, will never ever ever end. It seems like every time I make one treat... it brings to life a new idea or two, or three even! These little Christmas trees came to my mind when I made these candy corn meringues back in October. As I was piping the candy corns out I thought wow, these would make super cute Christmas trees! Just a change ... [ read more... ]
13Dec2012
Rice Crispy Birthday Cake!
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... ]
4Dec2012
Play Cake Pops!
When my first daughter turned 1 we bought her a wooden play kitchen, table, and lots of wooden food. I'm kinda of a stickler about toys, and I wanted her to steer clear of the chintzy plastic pieces. Since then we have grown quiet the collection of wooden and felt foods, some bought and some handmade. Now we have three girls, and they still play with that same kitchen, table, and food everyday and ... [ 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... ]
