What do you make a burger-loving lady for her birthday? Hamburger Mini Cupcakes, of course! Isn’t it kinda crazy how the chocolate cupcake part really looks like a burger? Is it weird that after I made these I kinda wanted a real burger? Mostly though, these guys are tasty pranksters. P.S. I’m really loving having big windows now, but the truth is I’m still figuring out the lighting situation. I made these after work Wednesday,…
Last night I fried the dessert. I assembled these at the table while Jake made dinner. It was a solid task to keep me out of the way while also being productive. I was also fighting the moonlight so I could get some pictures. (And yes, that was a Coyote Ugly reference.) I used a piping bag for the Nutella, but feel free to use a sandwich bag or just a spoon or whatever. Basically,…
I’ve been busy lately. Busy hanging up jackets and coats. I’ve even gone to Target wearing yoga pants. Stacey London would’ve totally judged me. But what am I supposed to do? I go from cleaning to buying shower curtain liners to painting. I just can’t change into a prom dress for Target. It’s too toasty for that. So this is the first baked good to come out of the new kitchen. It dirtied just the…
Breakfast is my favorite and you guys are my favorite. Win win. Chocolate Chip Pancakes are the cookie of pancakes. Chocolate for breakfast? Everybody wins. This English Muffin Bread is quick. It makes using yeast feel like a breeze, and when this stuff is toasted you’ll want to marry it. I love Cinnamon Rolls so much that I bake them in heart-shaped pans. Homemade Bagels put store-bought bagels to shame. You’ll want to eat these for breakfast, lunch…
Yay! It’s fall! And it just so happens that I made this Crumb Apple Pie last night. I didn’t really bake it for a fall celebration as much as a thanks-for-helping-us-move-pie. But the first apple pie of the season is always a special one, wouldn’t you agree? Now for snack attack chit chat. Do you know what I’ve been snacking on lately? It’s a combo that my friend Dana told me about: Greek yogurt + honey…
Hey guys. I really need a haircut. I also need an oil change. But you know what did this weekend instead of those things? I took down wallpaper all by myself and I made these super-pretty cupcakes because my friend Lauren wanted me to, and you know what? Lauren’s a hip lady, so there you go. Shelling a cup of pistachios isn’t so bad. Makes you feel like you’re shelling teeny-tiny shell fish. Or at…
If I had to say a moment I’m most proud of in my life, I’d say it’d be the time I made this bread pudding … and then tried to put it in a pie pan. And then it overflowed everywhere and I didn’t freak out. Instead I poured it in a spring-form pan and crossed my fingers that the layers of bread would be hip and cool like they were at first. Oh yeah…
I can’t do it, you guys. I can’t muster up motivation to vacuum. We get the keys to the new place tomorrow, and I just can’t bring myself to dust anymore. I just want to clean there and not here anymore. Do you see my point? Do you see that graham cracker bird, right there? This recipe is all about oats getting toasty with almonds. It has a little bit to do with honey and…
I’ve been called “Sir” twice in my life. The first time was when I was working at a tuxedo rental shop. I was wearing a polka dotted dress and looking very much like a lady. But after this guy was all sized up for his tux, he said, “Thank you, Sir”, and scurried out. He returned momentarily and gave me a dollar for a tip … I think he was just giving me a dollar…
Consider these the hip cousin of the petit four. Or just consider it tasty, and slice it into big pieces instead. Laura over at Rather Be Baking knows what’s up. I believed her when she said to trust her on this cake. She’s totally right; it’s the best. This is just the perfect weeknight cake. It comes together quickly, in one bowl and bakes up in only 30 minutes. Chances are you’ll want to keep eating…