Life with a toddler is hectic. Now we have a one month old as well, so it leaves little time to write on here. But I am still cooking and doing crafts frequently; the crafting just looks a bit different, as it involves lots of stickers, markers, and washi tape (my daughter’s favorites!). Tomorrow we… Continue reading Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
Category: Celebrate!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Friday was my husband, Josh’s birthday! He loves all things peanut butter and chocolate, so I made him a chocolate peanut butter pie for his birthday dessert. The weekend was packed with other parties and cooking/prep work, so I simplified an Alton Brown recipe since I was short on time. This turned out really good;… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Cinco de Mayo!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! We just got back from a party, where we brought tapas and dessert! 😊 Everything was a hit, and some of these I will definitely make again soon! Here’s what we brought: Mexican Chocolate Pecan Pie My parents make this one frequently, and it’s always a crowd pleaser. This is Marcela… Continue reading Cinco de Mayo!
‘Tis the season…
...for baking! My kitchen is a disaster, and I spent forever washing dishes, but these Christmas treats are worth it! Today I made chocolate covered cherries, peppermint bark, and chocolate pretzels, and then I tried out a new sugar cookie recipe. I hope you enjoy these treats! Recipe for Chocolate Covered Cherries Ingredients: 16 oz… Continue reading ‘Tis the season…
Macarons!
Tomorrow we’re doing a photoshoot for my little girl, complete with a cake smash! Despite her main birthday colors being pink, green, and gold, I decided to play with color and bring in a rainbow of sprinkles for her cake. I’m always drawn to cake pictures that have dimension, and I’ve seen several that include… Continue reading Macarons!
DIY Picture Frame
Lately I’ve been doing more projects, and the theme seems to be wood! Wood reminds me of Autumn, and I can’t wait for the cooler weather and pumpkin everything. I’m especially looking forward to sweater weather and boots! My little girl will turn one this Fall (where did the time go??), and I must do… Continue reading DIY Picture Frame
Minecraft Themed Party
This did not get posted yesterday, so pretend it is still the fourth! 🙂 Happy Independence Day! I LOVE themed parties and making decorations for them, so I decided to make another blog category, called “Celebrate!”. My nephew shares his birthday with today’s holiday, and he is obsessed with Minecraft. I decided to make him… Continue reading Minecraft Themed Party
Death by Chocolate
My husband’s relatives are visiting from Brazil, and it’s his cousin’s birthday tomorrow! I love a good opportunity to bake, and a birthday is the perfect occasion! I decided on a chocolate cake and went with a recipe that is loved in our family. It uses boxed cake mix, so it’s simple, but the added… Continue reading Death by Chocolate
taste and SPARKLE 