Well, it sure has been a long time and it feels good to be back! Life just got so busy that I had to make some changes. I got married… that’s one huge wonderful change. 🙂 I quit my band…. that’s another big change. I also accomplished some major milestones at work (phew!) and am feelingRead more
Wow… 2 months. Has it really been that long since my last post?! Ay Caramba! Lots going on lately. Check out my other blog for details —> I actually have a ton of stuff to catch up on so I am going to just do really short posts. Let me know if you have anyRead more
I LOVE themed parties because it turns a good party into a memorable party. This party was no exception! You only turn ONE once so why not start off those birthday parties with a POP! That’s what my friend, Marci, thought too. Nothing says “You’re 1!” like a Lollipop Party!Read more
This here is a rich chocolate cake with raspberry filling covered in a dark chocolate whipped ganache and topped with fresh strawberries. My friend, Marci, wanted me to replicate her wedding cake for her anniversary. She and her husband never got to eat their wedding cake due to a fun family tradition…. actually it’s probablyRead more
Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake is DIVINE! Apparently, I am really picky when it comes to cheesecake because I have never liked it……until now. I am glad that I can meet my own standards. 😉 See, I hate to admit it but I have texture issues. I am not going to explain why but I don’t careRead more
This ain’t no ordinary chocolate birthday cake. This cake got pizazz. It’s a Mexican Chocolate Cake! Huh? Yeah, that’s what I thought too. Mexican Chocolate Cake has a bite to it either from peppers or cinnamon. I opted to go the cinnamon route and boy am I glad I did. This cake was to dieRead more
Chocolate Cake. It’s one of the most requested cakes I get and for good reason. This is my “go to” Chocolate Cake and it has never failed me no matter what I want to use it for…. cake pops, cupcakes, cake, science projects…. skies the limit. It is a rich chocolate cake with a veryRead more
In case you have tried searching for my yellow cake recipe on my blog and have ripped out your hair trying to find it (ok….maybe I exaggerate), here it is. I put “Yellow Cake” in the title so hopefully the silly blogger search engine will be able to find it easier. 😉 So, I wasRead more
Dies ist ein dang guter Kuchen! {Translation from German: This is one dang good cake! We have a winner folks. This will definitely be getting posted to the “favorites” page. I made a German Chocolate birthday cake for one of my family peeps and all who tasted it, raved about it…. all except the 5 yearRead more
Winter Wonderland Party Part Deux Red Velvet Polka Dot Cake This was the first buttercream smoothed cake I have done and I learned A LOT of techniques regarding how to get a smooth cake surface. This one did not turn out as I was hoping and I will explain why. Still cute though…. Read more