I wasn’t going to post today but I felt compelled to do so because of the weather outside here in sunny Centerville, Utah. It’s beautiful! All 18 inches of it! I love huge snow storms (as long as I don’t have to drive or the roads are clear). So anyway,Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Everywhere you go. Take a look in the warm oven. Preheating once again. With cuppy cakes and macarons a glow! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Cookies are in store. But the prettiest sight to see are the cake balls you will bring to yourRead more
Crepes are one of those amazingly delicious comfort foods that you really could eat any day of the week. For me it all started as far back as I can remember.Crepes were our family’s Christmas comfort food. Add in some maple sausage, bacon and hot chocolate and you got yourself a feast for the finestRead more
You will have to forgive me. Not because it is another Christmas post (tee hee)… …but because I put a thousand pictures in this post. I couldn’t decide. They were all so cute! But who doesn’t love pictures, right?! So, these are the famous (or infamous…) mint truffles.Read more
I know…I know… Christmas is over. I’m sorry, but I never got to post some of my desserts and decided not to wait until next year to do it. 🙂 {And for the record…. Christmas should never be over} My family unexpectedly decided to adopt a new tradition on Christmas morning. Eggnog French Toast. Doesn’tRead more
So. Let’s talk Fudge. First off, what is fudge? Fudge is made of butter, sugar and cream (plus flavoring at the end) that is heated and allowed to cool to produce a crystallization of sugar molecules. This crystallization gives us a deliciously smooth texture from a firm solid fudge. So why is it so hard to make? Chemistry.Read 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
Christmas is right around the corner! I can’t believe it! Nothing fits a December birthday better than a Winter Wonderland Birthday party! This party was inspired by Fresh Chick’s Winter Candyland birthday party theme. My friend organized this birthday party for her 3 year old daughter and it turned out super cute. {Complete picture added toRead more
I made these a while back for a cookie exchange for MJ. They were definitely tasty. This was my first attempt at cake balls and they turned out great! I think they are perfect for cookie or treat exchanges. Try them next time! Enjoy.