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... ]
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... ]
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... ]
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... ]
26Oct2012
Triple White Chocolate Cupcake
Earlier this week I mentioned I had found my new favorite cupcake, and I said I would share it soon. You aren't still mad at me for holding out right? ;) Today I'm back to share it! Triple white chocolate cupcakes. Go ahead a say that a few times....t-r-i-p-l-e...w-h-i-t-e...c-h-o-c-o-l-a-t-e...c-u-p-c-a-k-e-s White chocolate cake, stuffed with a white chocolate truffle, and topped with a white ... [ read more... ]
22Oct2012
White Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
I have a little confession. I found a new favorite cupcake about a week ago...triple white chocolate....and I haven't shared it with you yet. I know...I'm sorry, please can we still be friends? It's not that I don't want to share...I made them for a ladies night in at my house, and they were gone as fast as I could whip them up. So I'll be making a second batch and sharing it with you, very soon. ... [ read more... ]
25Sep2012
Buttercream 101
I guess I can no longer put this post off, today we're having the talk. You know...the buttercream talk. Now don't get me wrong here, I love making and working with buttercream. If there's one thing I've got down...it's buttercream. I've made literately hundreds of batches and I'm almost positive I could make it with my eyes closed, it's really that simple. But for some reason many "seasoned" ... [ read more... ]
