Congrats to Liz for winning the cupcake decorating kit recipe giveaway! A few weeks ago I offered to make cupcakes for a staff lunch. I was met with a challenge: make an adult version of Hostess cupcakes. I didn’t have much time, so I made s’mores cupcakes then but kept the challenge in the back of my mind. […] Read more…
Happy April! I’m excited to kick off the month with a giveaway and a fun recipe for homemade funfetti cupcakes. This month I’m challenging myself to make as many homemade versions of typically storebought items as I can, and I’m starting with this classic cake mix. Other potential projects: homemade condiments like ketchup and mayo, Nutella, Hostess cupcakes…the […] Read more…
I just realized that I sort of have a thing for s’mores. What’s not to love? Chocolate + marshamallow heated up till it’s gooey and melty, on top of a crunchy cracker…yum. In the past, I’ve made a s’mores pie (with a Guiness-chocolate filling, which makes it very appropriate for today – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!), gourmet s’mores and homemade graham crackers for s’mores […] Read more…
This week I made homemade versions of two typically store-bought items: first chocolate syrup, then Irish cream. I’ve put those to use and made a perfect St. Patrick’s Day cupcake: Irish coffee cupcakes! This is a great treat to bring to work on St. Paddy’s day: it won’t get you buzzed, but you get a little taste of liquor. For those […] Read more…
After my recent adventure making homemade limoncello out of Buddha’s hand citron, I was left with a large bottle of limoncello and wondering what to do with it. I’m not a big drinker but I love baking, so of course my first thought was, “what can I bake with this?” My second thought was that February was […] Read more…