star wars trash compactor cake for my valentine

Valentine’s Day was over the weekend! I’m sure you realized this, seeing little pop up vendors all over town selling … Continue reading star wars trash compactor cake for my valentine

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chocolate cupcakes with bourbon ganache

Bear with me. It’s another Valentine’s post! But this time with chocolate. And cake. And ganache – with Four Roses … Continue reading chocolate cupcakes with bourbon ganache

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peanut butter pie stuffed strawberries

Valentine’s Day is just on the horizon. It’s peeking over your shoulder! Instead of doing a box of chocolates for … Continue reading peanut butter pie stuffed strawberries

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[recipe] butterscotch pudding + another nestfresh eggs giveaway!

I received another opportunity to work with NestFresh Eggs in conjunction with National Egg Month this month! National Egg Month … Continue reading [recipe] butterscotch pudding + another nestfresh eggs giveaway!

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national blueberry pancakes day

It’s amazing how many foodie related “holidays” there are. For instance, today is National Blueberry Pancakes Day and I wonder, … Continue reading national blueberry pancakes day

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attack on titan birthday cake

Jake’s daughter recently had a birthday and it was up to me to create another birthday cake (she’s now 15, … Continue reading attack on titan birthday cake

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[recipe] mom’s homemade lumpia

If you’ve ever been to a Filipino party or get together, then I’m certain you’ve had lumpia. These golden fried … Continue reading [recipe] mom’s homemade lumpia

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new year’s eve 2014 recap

I meant to post this last week but instead of writing on New Year’s Day we sat around in our … Continue reading new year’s eve 2014 recap

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peanut butter cup cookies

This weekend I did a ton of baking! I made cracker candy again (this year with a new flavor: white … Continue reading peanut butter cup cookies

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sandwich party with oroweat bread

Oroweat® approached me recently with an offer to try out their new organic bread and to host my own little … Continue reading sandwich party with oroweat bread

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5 Minute Mug Cakes cookbook giveaway

I’ve got another giveaway in store for you fine folks! Kirbie of Kirbie’s Cravings has graciously given me a copy of her new book, 5 Minutes Mug Cakes, to giveaway on the blog today! 5 Minute Mug Cakes is the perfect book for when you really crave a little something sweet but don’t want to either a) leave the house or b) bake a whole cake. Instead, in just a few minutes, you can mix a few ingredients into your favorite oversized mug, pop it into the microwave and PRESTO! Dessert. It’s a brilliant notion, really.
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