Posts by Nicely
Merry Christmas!
I’ll make this short and sweet, since my kiddos need baths tonight, my back is still hurting, and I am currently baking cake bites, but have yet to finish my manuscript. Grrrr….. Tis the season, I guess… I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May 2011 be a…
Read MoreStill need a Christmas present?
So, this is my last weekend of signings before Christmas arrives… if you want a great present, be sure to stop by and visit me at any one of my signings this weekend. I do bring samples with me 🙂 Friday 17thOREM- Deseret Book (East of University Mall) 5-7 pm Saturday 18thLATYON- Deseret Book 1-3…
Read MoreBaking with Chef Bryan….. Happy National Cupcake Day!
Here’s the link to the video from baking with Chef Bryan today….. it was great. I was nervous, but mostly because he is a chef………. a trained professional and I am just self trained. Anyway, it was a pleasure to meet you Chef Bryan and I look forward to seeing you again in February! 🙂…
Read MoreI’m baking with Chef Bryan!
I simply can not lie. This week starts off with a great event. Not only do I get to bake for a tv segment, but I get to bake with Chef Bryan Woolley! Tune in on Tuesday, December 14th at Noon on KUTV (local channel 2) and see me bake the Candy Cane Cupcakes in…
Read MoreMaking the Perfect Cookie….
Valerie Phillips from the Deseret News interviewed me about a week ago. I gave her all of my favorite baking tips for cookies….. and some of my favorite recipes to share- here’s the article. Are you doing a cookie swap? Do you have any tips to share with me? Happy Holiday Baking!
Read MoreChristmas Cherry Cookie Bars
This cookie is Christmas to me. I grew up with my mom baking it every year for Christmas. I made a few changes with her permission of course and added it to my cookbook, 101 Gourmet Cookies for Everyone. (p. 59) I took out 1/2 the sugar, added more flavoring, and made it a cookie…
Read MoreThe 7 Foods that make you look beautiful
I’m always looking for fun things that food can help you with. How about being more beautiful? If it involves eating food, I’m all for it- especially if it is good food. Here’s 7 great foods to help you magnify your beauty. 1. Red Bell Pepper This red bell pepper has 3x’s more Vitamin C…
Read MoreBrowned Butter Crinkles on Studio 5
Just in case you missed it, here is the segment for Studio 5 where I showed off one of my most favorite cookies in the book. Take a look. Video Courtesy of KSL.com Happy Baking!
Read MoreKey Lime Pie Cupcakes…. the most requested cupcake
These cupcakes are literally the most requested cupcakes from my book. I’ve made these for several weddings, birthdays, just because, and for my neices baby shower last night. They are simply delicious- and surprisingly easy. Here’s the recipe you’ve all been waiting for. Key Lime Pie1 box white cake mix3 eggs1 cup half and half3…
Read More33 Cupcake themed things to do in Utah
I love Utah Loves Cupcakes. Becky has put together great ideas for cupcake things to do over the next month, I thought I’d share it. (She also reviews Utah cupcakes- how did she get to be so lucky?) www.utahlovescupcakes.com I’ll have to make my list and let you know which cupcake things I do! Happy…
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