Special thanks to Clover Stornetta Farms for sponsoring this holiday themed recipe for Mini Whipping Cream Pound Cakes with Butter Rum Glaze. #CloverCooks Christmas is just around the corner and I'm doing what I do best this time of year, baking up a storm! This time of year is synonymous to me for goodies of all kinds and I love the scent of fresh baked goods wafting through my home. 'Tis the season! It's sort of our family tradition to have fresh baked goods on hand for those unexpected … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Cake Mix Waffles
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeFallFavorites #CollectiveBias We're officially in the middle of Fall now, and it's my favorite time of year. Sure, California weather isn't always reflective of the seasons, but the scents and flavors of the season are all around. Fall is also when my kitchen heats up with baked goods, I love to come up with new recipes that are fun and tasty that my family can enjoy this time of year. … [Read more...]
Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cake
May is a really hectic month around here. I feel like I say that every year, but it's so true. The month begins with a bang, it's my husband's birthday, my birthday, Mother's Day, the kids have finals, there's graduations and end of year festivities and summer is just around the corner. It's also the month that we get tired of boring birthday cakes. By the time my birthday rolls around, our family has already celebrated 6 birthdays. Not even counting our parents, our friends or anyone else, … [Read more...]
Strawberries and Cream Angel Food Cake with Toasted Coconut
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Driscoll's. As always, all opinions are mine alone. Did you know that May is National Strawberry Month? I'm sure you probably didn't, but that's why you have me here. To remember all these crazy food holidays and make yummy items in celebration of them. Sounds good, right? Well, today's recipe does not disappoint. Strawberries always remind me of the simplicity of childhood. Every child (it seems) loves strawberries, I know … [Read more...]
A Cake Decorating Girls Brunch!
Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Cake Boss. I received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for participating. As always, all opinions are mine alone. This time of year is a big one for baking, as evidenced by the amount of sweet treats on Pinterest whenever I visit. It seems everyone is looking for the perfect dessert in preparation for Christmas. I have a secret to admit though, that you may already know. I'm terrible at … [Read more...]
Strawberry Soda Mini-Cakes
I can admit that I'm a little confusing. I mean, for the past month I've been sharing all of these Fall recipes to prepare for the cooler months, and then now on the first day of Fall I share this very summery recipe. Hear me out though! I just realized I had this post sitting in my drafts since July, which was back when I had made it. I have this notebook that I scribble recipes in when I'm testing them out because in actuality I'm like all those other cooks who will just throw a little bit … [Read more...]
Baked Spice Cake Doughnuts made with Olive Oil
Did you know that August is National Olive Oil Month? Not only is that a thing, but Pompeian is doing their part to celebrate. In honor of National Olive Oil Month, Pompeian is encouraging people to take the Pompeian Pledge by swapping butter for olive oil in everyday recipes. I took the pledge myself, and have had fun throughout the month of August swapping out butter for olive oil in some of my favorite recipes. I thought a great challenge for this would be to use it in baked goods like … [Read more...]
My Most Popular Recipes from 2013
During this past year my blog has seen a tremendous amount of growth. Not only in traffic but also adjustments that I've made and incorporated. In looking at the past years stats and fun stuff I've gathered a list of the top 10 most popular recipes from the past year. Some of them have surprised me and some make me smile. I'm looking forward to all the good food and new recipes that will be coming in this next year and I hope that you continue to come back and share all this good eating with … [Read more...]
Marble Cake with Caramel Frosting
Last Thursday was RoRo's second birthday, and even though he's just a little guy I wanted to make the day special for him. I decided we would make all his favorite foods for his big day. That included waffles and scrambled eggs served with sausage on the side for breakfast, grilled cheese sandwich and strawberries on the side for lunch, deviled eggs to snack on, and spaghetti for dinner.I had thought about what to make him for his cake or celebration, and I browsed the baking aisle for cakes and … [Read more...]
Fun with Tie-Dye and Food Coloring
Last night I (finally) watched my wonderful Valentine's gift from Melissa at Painting Mariposas in the Sky. It was the movie Julie & Julia and I absolutely loved it. I feel like ever since 2013 began I've been consistently busy with everything and haven't really had a chance to sit down and share the recipes on my blog that I originally intended. There's still some changes I'd like to make around these parts, things I would like to add as well as many recipes I still have to share with … [Read more...]
