Happy Wednesday!
As some of you may know, I took a much needed “cakeation” (cake vacation) over the last couple of months. It was nice to have a break, but I was ready to be back in the kitchen this month!… Read More
favorite things
black bean and quinoa salad with honey-lime-cumin dressing
I love spring . . . for so many reasons. In the fall and winter, I make lots of soups and hearty dishes . . . and with the spring comes lots of salads. I rotate through 4 or 5 different recipes, and today I made one of my absolute favorites.… Read More
8 Essential Cake Decorating Tools
When I started decorating cakes, I quickly learned the importance of having the right tools. They really can make or break a project! I love finding new gadgets that help expand my skills, while making life easier.
I want to share eight essential tools that I use on a regular basis.… Read More
Creating Designs with Modeling Chocolate
What do the above cakes and cupcakes have in common?
Modeling chocolate!
Modeling chocolate (or MC, for short) is my favorite decorating medium and it’s super easy to create 2-D designs for cakes and cupcakes.
Here is what you will need:
(find a great recipe here)
Roller (or rolling pin, PVP pipe, etc)
X-Acto Knife
1.… Read More
5 Things you didn’t know about macarons
I’m here to answer all of those burning questions that keep you up at night . . . what is a macaron? How do you say it? Will I even like them?
I am no macaron expert, but I would love to share with you what I’ve learned in my experience with them.… Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
When I was growing up, my parents would always have a box of chocolates and a card waiting for my sister and I on Valentine’s morning.
Therefore, I decided to do the same for my roommate this morning 🙂
I did, of course, buy the chocolate knowing that she would be obliged to share with yours truly 🙂
I honestly love any excuse to eat chocolate and cook, so last night we had some girlfriends over for a potluck-style dinner, since it’s Valentine’s weekend and all.… Read More
{Heart Shaped} Frittatas
I know you’re wondering . . . what is a frittata?
It’s basically a crustless quiche – eggs and mix-ins that are baked together for a healthy, protein-full breakfast.
I love frittatas because they are so easy. You can make them in the beginning of the week and eat a serving every morning for a quick breakfast.… Read More
Salted Caramel Brownies
I recently took a trip to Charlotte with three of my girlfriends to visit an old co-worker and dear friend. It turned out to be a “girls weekend” that was long overdue, I think!
The weekend revolved around hitting some key spots – Ikea of course, along with some great food finds.… Read More
Biscoff Frosting
Confession: I may slightly love Biscoff.
(When I say slightly, I mean I have dreams about it)
What is Biscoff, you ask? It is a European cookie that is similar to gingerbread, and is known to Delta passengers. In fact, it’s the main reason I chose Delta on a flight this summer.… Read More