I’m a huge fan of coconut. It’s a lot more versatile than people give it credit in being. It’s milky, sweet, and offers that slight tang and subtle…
I get requests for sweet treats quite often – which is totally ok with me, because that means I get to bake! A friend requested “something cinnamon.” That…
I’m a coffee lover. I’m a serious coffee drinker and can’t get enough. My Coffee Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream and Mocha Cream Puffs recipes should attest to that! :)…
There are certain flavors that just go together perfectly. Most of those things mesh well because they compliment each other. Like apricot and raspberries – the sweet and…
I miss Christmas. Spring is great, but dang it, I miss the holidays. I was thinking about the wonderful, warm and comforting flavors of Christmas, and decided I…
Almond is one of my absolute favorite flavors. I only use quality almond extract, because I want the best of the best to come out in my baking.…
This is a super fresh, super light and surprisingly refreshing cupcake. And it really does taste like a raspberry shortcake, in cupcake form, too! You’ll use a box…
When I was little, my mom would make snickerdoodles quite often. She also made the most amazing cinnamon rolls from a family “famous” recipe of her mother’s. Guests…
If given the choice between pancakes and french toast, I’ll always take French toast. I don’t need any stuffed or specially fried type – I just like the…
Once the holidays are over, I’m left feeling disappointed and sad. One of the things I miss the most is the holiday baking! I wanted a cookie that…
Although I LOVE baking from scratch, it’s always fun to see what I can do with a boxed cake mix. It’s always a serious mission for me to…
Nothing, and I mean nothing beats coffee. I’m a huge coffee lover. I drink it all day, and enjoy it in several forms. Give it to me black, in…
My gramma used to make vanilla cream wafers. I always wondered how she knew I was coming over for a visit, because she seemed to always have a…
Tart lemon + sweet Maraschino cherries = the perfect blend of citrus and sweetness. At least, that’s what I think! I decided to create a bar that offered…
Marshmallows are so much fun. You can toast them in a s’more, float them in hot chocolate, or melt them with butter for cereal bar treats! You can…
I attempt a lot of recipes that don’t make it to the blog. I’ve tried making scones twice before – and failed miserably. I used my Gramma’s old…
Breakfast baked goods might just be the best invention ever. Who said, “Move over, oatmeal, let’s have pastries for breakfast this morning!” Brilliant. From French toast to donuts,…
Cherries. Bonbons. Cookies. Put those three wonderful sweets together, and you get a beautiful cookie with a surprise inside! These cookies offer a super simple cookie dough that…
Shortbread might just be one of the most wholesome, pure and beautiful baked treats. It’s such a simple recipe, and you can literally taste every ingredient in it. …
I’m a marshmallow fan…but I prefer my marshmallows to be mixed, wrapped or dunked in some other sweet confection. These Chocolate Coconut Snowballs are such a fun recipe! …