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Pastries

December 22, 2021

Edible “Snow Globe” Sugar Glass Dome Tutorial

Last winter, I shared this tutorial for edible snow globe domes made of gelatin. The effect was neat, and the process simple. However, this year,..

Pastries

November 21, 2021

Fig and Goat Cheese Danishes — Recipe, Tutorial, and Pastry Tips

Hello! As much as I love cakes and cupcakes, sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than a delicious pastry. Today, I’m sharing with you my..

Cakes

November 18, 2021

Penguin Series 3: Gelatin Under The Sea Cake — Jello Layer Cake Tutorial

Last year, I created the first two editions of my fun penguin cake collection: Ice Skating Penguins and Penguins on Vacation. The feedback on those..

Meals

October 25, 2021

3 Quick & Easy Meals That Feel Like 5-Star Dining

Contributed Post Many people associate low-effort meals with “dull” and “boring”. However, you might be surprised to find that there are numerous meal options that..

Pastries

October 9, 2021

Maple Pecan Creme Brûlée Eclairs

Hello and happy autumn! My favorite season is upon us, so I am just thrilled to present you with this new, delicious recipe. When I..

Chai Spiced Pumpkin Hand Pies

Hello! A few weeks ago I shared these water-color painted apple hand pies, and they received such great reviews that I just had to make..

Cakes

How To Make A Buttercream Fire Hose Cake — Firefighter’s Illusion Cake

Hi, there! Today I’m going to share with you my method for creating an eye-catching, realistic fire hose cake with buttercream! I topped this tier..

Cakes

How To Make A Firefighter’s Helmet Cake

Hi, there! Today, I’m going to share with you my simple tutorial to create a firefighter’s helmet cake! I made this cake as the second-tier..

Lemon Lavender Meringue Tart with Thyme Shortcrust Pastry

August 27, 2021

Watercolor-Painted Hand Pies Tutorial & Apple Hand Pie Recipe

August 17, 2021

How To Prepare A Wedding Cake Tasting As A Home Baker

July 22, 2021

Hawaiian Palette-Knife Painted Sideways Cake – “Cake Top Forward” Style

July 16, 2021

Smooth-Top Buttercream Frosted Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars – Recipe & Tutorial

June 21, 2021

How To Watercolor Paint on Royal Icing – Sound of Music Cookie Set

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Cakes

June 19, 2021

Diamond Rose Fault Line Cake – A 64th Anniversary Celebration

Hi, there! A few weeks ago, my grandparents celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary – yes, 64 years! What an accomplishment. To help them commemorate the..

Recipes

June 14, 2021

Five Reasons Why Baking Is A Great Hobby

Author: Contributed Post The art of baking goes back many, many centuries and is one of the oldest cooking methods known to humans. Fast forward..

Recipes

June 14, 2021

5 Tips To Help You Master The BBQ This Summer

Author: Contributed Post We are finally at the beginning of the most-awaited season: summer! Nothing ushers in the new weather quite like a good barbecue…

Cakes

May 28, 2021

Buttercream Succulent Flower Cake with Gold Chevron Stenciling

My life would “succ” without you. Haha, sorry about that, I’m just a “succa” for puns. Okay, okay – all cringey jokes aside, I’m SO..

Recipes

May 8, 2021

Horizontal Hole Cake – Cute Small Cake With A Tiny Cake Inside

Hey, there! Recently, I decided to join a mini cake collab on Instagram. While trying to create a design concept, I thought, “what would be..

Recipes

May 7, 2021

2-Tier Great Gatsby Roaring ’20s Cake – Decorating Tutorial

Hello! Today I wanted to share with you my latest culinary creation – a 2-tier Great Gatsby Roaring ’20s cake. A few weeks ago on..

Cakes

April 30, 2021

11 Easy Glaze Recipes To Elevate Any Cake

I love an intricately decorated cake just as much as the next person – okay, maybe even more. However, sometimes, you just don’t have much..

Recipes

April 30, 2021

5 Baking Tips For Beginners

Baking is a fun way to get creative in the kitchen and make some delectable desserts. You may have heard people say they are great..

Cupcakes

April 23, 2021

Peach-Filled Spring Cupcakes with Brandy Buttercream Flowers

Hello, hello! Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite new cupcake recipes. I know, I know. I refer to quite a..

Meals

April 13, 2021

Four Great Slow-Cooker Recipes For Rainy Spring Days

Spring is looking like it’s finally here, but don’t put away your slow cooker just yet! There are some chilly and rainy days ahead of..

April 12, 2021

Royal Icing Decorated Cookies – Method, Tips, and Tricks

Hello, hello! Today I’m sharing with you a tutorial for one of my favorite pretty treats: royal icing decorated cookies! I’ll teach you how to..

Cakes

March 19, 2021

Spring Youthberry Tea Cake with Citrus Buttercream and Teabag Bombs

Hi there, and happy spring! To celebrate the dawn of a new season, today I’m going to share with you a delicious spring youthberry tea..

Recipes

March 19, 2021

Tea Bombs Tutorial With Edible Flowers – Easy & Fun Idea For Tea Lovers

This past winter, hot chocolate bombs took the internet by storm. If you’re unfamiliar, you can take a peek at mine, here. However, this spring,..

Pastries

March 14, 2021

Strawberry Custard Pie with Easy Homemade Basil Pie Crust for Pi Day

One of my favorite days in March is the 14th. If you’re a math fiend, like me, you know it as Pi Day. The mathematical..

Cakes

March 2, 2021

Mini Dome Cakes – How To Use Cake Leftovers

Hi, there! Today I wanted to share with you a little behind-the-scenes from the cake-decorating world. Along with every beautiful cake posted to Instagram comes..

Cakes

February 21, 2021

Penguins On Vacation – Triple Chocolate Oreo Crunch Cake

Back in December, I created this Penguin Skating Rink Cake. After that excursion, those little fluffy friends felt a bit adventurous and decided to take..

Cakes

February 16, 2021

Triple Chocolate Cake With Oreo Crunch, Orange Ganache & Gold Drip

Hey, guys! Today I wanted to share with you one of my most favorite cake recipes – triple chocolate cake, to be exact! I’ve tweaked..

Meals

February 6, 2021

Linguine Allo Scoglio – Authentic Italian Seafood Pasta Guide & Recipe

A few weeks ago on my Instagram story, I shared one of my most favorite “date-night” dinners – Linguine Allo Scoglio. This Italian seafood pasta..

Home

February 1, 2021

Home Remodel Reveal – Featuring Select Blinds Window Treatments

If you’ve been hanging around for a while, you’ll remember that, about this time last year, Max and I began our big remodel process! Even..

Recipes

January 22, 2021

How To Paint On Hot Chocolate Bombs (Or, Any Chocolate!)

Hi, there! Recently, I published my easy tutorial for hot cocoa bombs. So, today, I’m going to show you how to paint on hot chocolate..

Recipes

January 22, 2021

How To Make Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate Bombs – The Simple Microwave Method

Hey there! Today I’m going to share with you a tutorial for treats taking the internet by storm: hot chocolate bombs! This simple and quick..

Cakes

January 20, 2021

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake Recipe & Stack of Sandwiches Pound Cake Illusion

In case you haven’t heard, apparently, National Peanut Butter Day is on January 24! (Who comes up with this stuff?!) Well, in honor of everyone’s..

Cakes

January 20, 2021

Learn To Decorate: Square Cake With Buttercream Flowers & Striped Texture

It’s time again for another installment in my newly-coined quarterly series, “Seasonal Buttercream Flower Cakes.” Okay, you got me, that’s not really a “thing.” (Should..

Cakes

December 28, 2020

Glacier-Inspired Ombre Painted Buttercream Cake & Isomalt Ice Tutorial

Nothing inspires me more than a gorgeous nature scene. Especially in the winter, I find myself captivated by all of the beauty surrounding us. So..

Cakes

December 19, 2020

Palette Knife Painted Cake – Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Cake

Every few days, a gorgeous palette knife painted cake pops up in my Instagram explore feed. So, I figured it was high time to try..

Cakes

December 11, 2020

Penguin Skating Rink Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cake

One of my favorite beverages on a chilly, winter day is a steaming mug of peppermint hot chocolate. Naturally, though, I couldn’t just leave it..

Cupcakes

December 4, 2020

Chocolate Brandy Snow Globe Cupcakes & Eggnog German Buttercream

Happy (almost) winter everyone! This snowy season happens to be my second favorite – ranking in juuust under autumn! So to celebrate the chilly change..

Pastries

November 19, 2020

How To Make The Perfect Pie Crust

When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing more comforting than baking a delicious homemade pie (I’ve been addicted to this apple pie recipe!) Don’t run..

Cakes

November 16, 2020

Gravity-Defying Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Cake & Buttercream Stripes

No matter the season, there is nothing quite like a plump, sweet chocolate-covered strawberry. Of course, in my never-ending quest to add some creativity to..

November 9, 2020

Pumpkin Patch Buttercream No Spread Cut-Out Sugar Cookie Stacks

Hey there, pumpkin! Today I wanted to share with you an adorable and fun fall cookie idea. We’ll sandwich my delicious and chewy, no spread..