Gingerbread Cookies, Candy Canes, and Ornament Cupcakes {and a giveaway!}
Last year at this time, I was back in San Francisco hopping from cookie exchange parties to a cookie decorating workshop to holiday get-togethers. This year has been much calmer, which has been helpful to keep holiday weight gain at bay, but I have no parties to bake for! I managed to figure out how […]
The Cupcake Christmas Tree- Round 2
Another Christmas season calls for another cupcake Christmas tree! Last year’s tree went over so well in person and on the interwebs that I had to make it again; this time with some new ornaments and garlands. Surprisingly enough, the tree survived transit to my brother’s house for a delicious potluck, with bacon wrapped turkey […]
Harvest Pumpkin Cake and the Balloon Party
I have fond memories of spending Thanksgiving morning in my PJ’s in front of the TV watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Now, it usually involves cooking while watching the parade, but nonetheless, the parade is always part of the day. A few years ago, my aunt moved to New York and happens to live […]
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Due to a hectic couple weeks of moving and travelling, the blog has been put on the back burner. Luckily, Miss Anna has stepped in to save the day with her new favorite fall treat!
Pumpkin Cheesecake
And let the pumpkin recipes continue! My friend made pumpkin cheesecake last year and as soon as I had a bite, I knew I had to have it again. But, as with most desserts, I needed an occasion to justify making it so I don’t eat a whole cheesecake to myself.
Santa Cruz Sand Crabs
When I think of summer, I think of Santa Cruz weekends. My family beach house has been a constant vacation destination ever since I can remember. As a kid, I would spend my time playing on the beach, actually swimming in the freezing cold ocean, burying each other in the sand, and digging up as […]