Ok, I’m a total sucker for cute things – especially when they feature cupcakes or other baked goods. I admit it! I have a problem! But…I’m not quite ready to seek help… I have somewhere around 5 aprons (and I manage to dirty them all in 1 week), but I STILL bought an apron I …
Neiman Marcus recently release their 2009 Christmas Book, which includes their list of 10 fantasy gifts for 2009. So what items on the list caught my eye? Well, the His & Hers ICON A5 Sports Aircraft and Pilot Training for Two for a mere $250,000.00! Oh wait, if you read the small print, “this item …
I haven’t blogged about a decorated cake since the September 5th Mahi Mahi! Can you believe it!? Are you going through buttercream withdrawal??? Yikes! Per the doctor’s orders (I’m a future doctor you know…well, Ph.D., but whatever!), we need a buttercream fix now! Here are some of the cakes I’ve done over the past month …
Have you noticed our new look? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re participating in “Pink for October: Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer One Website at a Time.” The organizers ask bloggers, tweeters, and website owners to turn their site pink for the month so we thought, why not!? To promote Breast Cancer Awareness …
We can’t leave out “man’s best friend” from this Mini-Treats Mini-Series, can we?! I stumbled across this amazing website, aptly named Best Dog Treat Recipes, and I just had to try the recipe for Pumpkin Cookies. Here’s what you need:1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 1/2 cups unbleached flour2 tablespoons dry milk1/2 cup oatmeal1 teaspoon …
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Anyone interested in some individually decorated, bite-sized cakes??? Oh, me, me, MEEEE! [frantically waving my hand in the air like an excited schoolgirl] Petit fours come in many different shapes and sizes. Some people use the term “petit four” when referring to chocolates, small desserts, or cubes of cake dipped in icing, but the traditional …
Today, October 1st, is National Homemade Cookie Day! What better way to celebrate than to make some of your own! I like to use this Sugar Cookie Recipe from Cooking Light – it’s tasty and has slightly less fat & calories than normal cookies. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 11 1/4 ounces)1/2 teaspoon baking …
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Contrary to what you may think, this is NOT a cupcake! At least, not in my opinion. I prefer to think of this as a mini cake – just large enough for 2. It’s made in Wilton’s Dimensions Multi-Cavity Mini Cupcakes Pan. Yes, I know, they call it a “mini cupcake pan,” but I think …
No offense to you avid, long-distance runners out there, but I’ve always thought you were crazy. I don’t see the need nor do I understand the desire to run for 26 miles. That’s why we have cars, scooters, bikes, roller blades, and skateboards! Right??? Honestly, the things that bother me most about running for that …
I saw this comic on PHD Comics. It hit too close to home to not share it with you (click the image to enlarge):