Baking birthday cakes for family members has been fun throughout the years, but I never know what will be requested for the next celebration. As the kids grow up, their tastes and interests change, so … [Read more...]
Blueberry Muffins 5 Ways
All blueberry muffins are not created equal. Although the muffins may contain blueberries, there are as many ways to bake a blueberry muffin as there are varieties of blueberries. I've pulled five … [Read more...]
Teach a Child to Cook
As a writer nothing brightens my day more than seeing my name in a byline. Narcissistic? Maybe a little, but for the most part I'm just glad my work is appreciated and useful to someone.A recent … [Read more...]
Centerpiece Improvisation
When you're entertaining a crowd, often extra tables must be set up to accommodate the guests. For every table you need a centerpiece, and if multiple tables are involved it can get expensive. If the … [Read more...]
Cheese Straws
Cheese straws are made from simple ingredients, and a batch can be mixed up and baked in a jiffy. I've been told that cheese straws are much more common in the South than in other parts of the … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
This whimsical cow and pig cake is one my niece asked me to make for her birthday. She chose this kind of cake because she raises and shows animals as her FFA projects.The top 8-inch tier is white … [Read more...]
A Piping Bag Liner (I Learned Something New Today)
Decorating cakes is only a hobby for me. I have learned most of what I know on the subject by reading or by trial and error. I decorated a birthday cake this weekend, and I learned something new. This … [Read more...]
Blueberry Bread
Make someone's day with a warm loaf of blueberry bread. This recipe can be prepared and in the oven in a few minutes. A loaf of quick bread like this makes a great surprise gift for a neighbor or … [Read more...]
White Sour Cream Cake
This is my go-to white cake recipe for making a decorated cake or cupcakes. This cake works especially well if you need to stack several layers. It's a dense cake and holds together well. I used this … [Read more...]
What Makes You Grouchy?
My sister makes the best cakes. She doesn't do them professionally, but she could. She makes them for family birthdays and other occasions. These grouch cupcakes are adorable, and she makes sure all … [Read more...]
