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 […]
Ok guys, it’s time to make some homemade Christmas cards. Christmas is around the corner, and it’s always at this time of year that my inner crafter gets all excited and wants to make something beautiful. This is a great craft to make with kids, and it’s also a great tutorial for anyone who loves […]
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 […]
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 […]
Perhaps you have asked the question, as I have: Can you freeze apples for baking and cooking? Well, the short answer, I am happy to report, is yes! Why freeze apples? When apple season comes rolling in, I often find myself inspired to make all the things. I want to make pies, cakes, muffins, crisps […]
If you’ve never learned it before, today is the day you learn how to make your own pumpkin puree from scratch. It’s just about that time of year, when pumpkin everything is the talk of the town, and it seems like all of the grocery stores (and every farmers market!) has a pile of local […]
