Have you ever been intimidated by holiday baking because, let’s face it, it’s just a lot of work? I have; and I love baking! (And on top of that, I love making large quantities – which is intimidating on its own)! Sometimes it seems like the intimidation factor in life is enough to keep us […]
When I was in my early twenties, I had the privilege of eating a slice of the most glorious black forest cake at a hotel restaurant in Germany’s Black Forest. I wish I could remember the name of the place! That cake left such an impression on me that I have wanted to recreate it […]
If you’ve been looking for the perfect natural Christmas decoration for your kitchen, you can look no more: this gingerbread window garland tutorial is just the thing you need! I made this garland years ago when I still lived at home with my parents, and these photos are from way back then. I loved how […]
Today I am going to teach you some basic piping techniques, which can be used for just about any (and possibly every) cake you’ll ever make. In this post I’ll outline which are the best basic piping tips and how to use each one. If you’ve ever browsed cake decorating supply stores, you’ll know that […]
Today I’m going to teach you all, the best I possibly can, how to frost a cake with buttercream to get a smooth, crumb-free surface with nice, sharp edges. Decorating a poorly frosted vs. a well frosted cake is like the difference between painting on dry mud and painting on a brand new canvas. So, […]
This simple tutorial will show you how to line cake pans with parchment paper for perfectly crisp edges and beautiful, clean frosted cakes. If you’ve been wondering how to keep your cakes from breaking when you take them out of the pans, how to keep them clean when you frost them, or how to get […]
Here’s a fun tutorial for a fall day: pumpkin cookies! These cookies are the perfect thing to make for any fall or harvest party, whether it be for a birthday or just another reason to celebrate the season. This particular batch of pumpkin cookies was made for my parents’ annual harvest party, which they started […]
Hey everyone, today I want to teach you all how to make these adorable garden themed baby shower cookies for favours, a sweet table, prizes, or whatever you want. Tuck a couple of these into a gift bag with your gift and I’m pretty sure the recipient will enjoy them! I chose to make my […]
Rustic weddings. I feel like they are everywhere; and there’s a good reason for that too, because frankly… They are beautiful. Don’t you think? That said, today I want to share with you all a tutorial for a simple rustic wedding cookie design. These cookies are simple enough on a white backdrop to lend the […]
Ok so today’s recipe is a simple but important one: Royal Icing. Why is this recipe important? I tell you that this is important because this simple recipe is one of the key elements of cake and cookie decorating. If you’re into those things (which if you are reading this, I’m guessing that you are) […]
