Posts by Nicely
I passed up Martha.
I am still shouting for joy. If you listen close enough, you can hear me through your internet connection. 101 Gourmet Cake Bites passed up Martha on the Amazon Bestseller list. I will always remember this day- Happy Baking!UPDATE: Since writing this post- I’ve hit the triple digits- #930 in the bestseller ranking.
Read MoreCaramel Apple cake bite from 101 Gourmet Cake Bites
This recipe is a great fall recipe, or for anytime… really. But it reminds me of fall. So since the summer is pretty much over, here is a great fall recipe to think of, use, bake, and share with your friends. So yummy. So easy. So fun! Every time I see a photo from any…
Read MoreThe Chocolate…. a review
The Chocolate is a relatively new little bake shop, close to my home. I had driven by what seems like a thousand times… before my friend and I decided to stop in and have a taste of their baked goods. I choose the strawberry shortcake and the lemon cupcake… I had to try the lemon…
Read MoreHow do you like your eggs?
We love to eat eggs at our house. Really like eggs…. When I make eggs in the morning, my son can eat anywhere between 4-6 eggs himself alone. And he is 7. I took a very scientific poll at our home and on Facebook… I know- really scientific, right? If you don’t already “like” me,…
Read More101 Gourmet Cake Bites on Studio 5
I will be appearing on Studio 5 on September 13th- 11 am for all you locals, channel 5 (NBC). And for those of you who are not local- of course I will post a link of the segment. I’m so excited to be back… and will be having sweet dreams about cake bites until I…
Read MoreThe art of a cupcake…
I was contacted by a great photographer asking me if I needed some shots of me making cupcakes. Of course I jumped at the chance of doing this! I had never photographed making the cupcakes, just the end result. And even though it’s a quick process- the pictures turned out amazing. Here’s a small glimpse…
Read MoreFruit Tart
My mom thinks I am crazy- all of my creations are sweet, sugary, and fatty…. isn’t there something you can create for me that is “healthier”? She asks me this on a regular basis. I finally listened. So for her birthday, I made her a Fruit Tart. With my Olive Oil shortbread cookie from 101…
Read MorePralines and Cream cake bite from 101 Gourmet Cake Bites
I appeared on Studio 5 to debut 101 Gourmet Cake Bites. I chose to make the Pralines and Cream cake bite. So sinfully delicious. One of the very first recipes I ever made. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, crunch and cake. Here’s the entire segment, with the intro and the recipe. I hope you…
Read More101 Gourmet Cake Bites debut on Studio 5
Tune in on August 8th to Studio 5, 11 am for the official release of 101 Gourmet Cake Bites…… This picture was from my first appearance on Studio 5. I could barely stop smiling. I had such a great time! I will be debuting the book, showcasing a recipe and sharing my top 3 cake…
Read MoreHow do you make a cake bite?
A while back I mentioned that I had a film crew come over to tape me making cake bites. Well, here is the book trailer we put together. It’s not going to win an Academy Award, but I’m pleased with the end product. Cake Bites really are super easy, especially made with my recipes! Pre-…
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