Posts by Nicely
Lemon Russian Cream Pie
Lemon Russian Cream Pie. The whole idea had me at Lemon. I will refer back to my first post on Russian Cream. I am obsessed with it. And I am thinking of so many ways to use it in my baking adventures. And since I spend more time on the baking isle than anywhere else…
Read MoreMy kids in the kitchen.
We have had some fun in the kitchen lately. I thought I’d share some of the photos from our baking adventures. It’s more fun in the kitchen when you can share in the creativity. These are my future bakers! Minus the dog of course. He is on the clean up crew. Happy Baking!
Read MoreA new cake bite recipe- made with food storage?
A little while ago, I came up with the craziest idea… more crazy than normal. Making a cake bite recipe using food storage. And it tastes really good! I got the idea, after tasting some food storage products from Shelf Reliance and Thrive. So, in using their products- perfectly tasting freeze dried fruits, a cookie…
Read MoreThe Business of Cupcakes
I found this on the CBS Evening News, and it caught my attention. Another dream of mine is having my own bakery… one day when my kids are bigger, and I have more time, I’d like to do it. I’ve planned it out, brainstormed possible names for the bakery and the kinds of treats I’d…
Read More500 Wedding Cake Bites
How many cakes does it take to make 500 wedding cake bites? 7 Chocolate, and 9 white to be exact.I had to hide the Oreos in my office- away from the little hands and keep the triple berry mix under wraps- hidden behind the bags of chicken breasts in my deep freeze.The bride, mother of…
Read MoreAnatomy of a Cupcake
I found this on the Cupcake Activist’s website. I had to share, because I too loved it. It’s a little pricy for my checkbook, but maybe I can justify it. Go here to place your order. Happy Baking!
Read MoreThe BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, ever. In my humble opinion of course.
Editors Note: Please don’t judge this recipe by my photography skills… I am learning. Just focus on the yummy cookie dough being made, and the fact that the cookies will be worth every step. Thank goodness the recipe is easy and fast! Happy Baking! Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies (p.18 in 101 Gourmet Cookies for Everyone)…
Read MoreThere’s always a reason to bake, right?
Here’s all the proof you need. Thanks to my son for his wonderful skills at documenting my cake bites in progress… Happy Baking!
Read MoreOther ramblings and some new year’s resolutions
Isn’t the internet wonderful? Google, how do I love thee? Sometimes when I am suppose to be balancing my checkbook or typing my manuscript, I wander aimlessly on the internet in search for cookies, cupcakes, or cake bite tips, photos and ideas. For some fabulous cookie baking tips, go here. Speaking of the internet, here…
Read MoreBanana Cream Pie- my husbands favorite recipe… of all time
This recipe happens to be my husbands favorite, of ALL time. In fact, in I’ve watched my mother -in -law make this recipe, on numerous occasions, and only in the last few years, I have made it myself. It’s perfection, in a pie… AND because I love you all, I’ve decided to share the recipe…
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