March 2013 archive

Easter Basket Cupcake Bouquet

Edited to add: click here to watch me making an Easter cupcake bouquet live on TV! Almost a year ago, I posted my now Pinterest-famous guide to making cupcake bouquets. I had seen photos of similar bouquets floating around Pinterest, but never found a good tutorial on making them, so I figured it out and […] Read more…

Ranch Hummus

Hummus is one of my go-tos when I want a great snack. It’s healthy, tasty, and filling, plus it goes so well with so many things – veggies, pita bread, crackers, tortilla chips…the list goes on. I bake so much that I need regular breaks from sugar and make sure to eat healthy things like […] Read more…

Mexican Wedding Cookies

As many of you know, I got engaged on Christmas, so the last couple of months have been a flurry of research, planning, and decision making. I knew who I wanted to be in my wedding party before I even got engaged, but it still took me about 6 weeks to ask them. I wanted […] Read more…

Tonx Coffee: Freshly Roasted Beans Shipped to You

I’ve been eyeing those monthly coffee subscriptions for the last couple of years. Morning coffee is a daily ritual at our house, and Russ is a bit of a coffee snob. Each time his birthday or Christmas rolls around, I think about investing in a service that will deliver high quality beans to our door. And each […] Read more…

Mini Ruffle Cakes

For months, I’ve been wanting to make a ruffle cake. Ever since I made the rose ombre cake, I’ve been meaning to tackle another fun (but easy) cake design. I was finally inspired by Martha Stewart Living’s special collector’s edition issue Cakes & Cupcakes. They sent me a copy to review, which I’m definitely keeping with my cookbooks. […] Read more…

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