Posts by Nicely
101 Gourmet Cookies for Everyone cover
Here is the final cover for 101 Gourmet Cookies for everyone… I thought I’d post it all for you to see! Isn’t she beautiful? I am a proud mama. The cover couldn’t be more cute- thanks to Angela and her graphic design skills, (she created the cupcake cover too!) this cookbook is sure to be…
Read MoreA Family Favorite…. Brown Sugar Muffins
Some of my favorite cookbooks are those put together by friends, families, or in this case, a church group- or ward. These are my go to meals, and I know that if my friends are making these recipes, they are good. This recipe came from my friend Erin…. and my family L.O.V.E.S this muffin. I…
Read MoreBehind the scenes at the photo shoot…
Here is a sneak peak of behind the scenes at the photo shoot this last Monday. Marielle Hayes is a fantastic photographer and I am honored to have her be a part of both of my books, and we decided that we should do something like this yearly! OK- so any ideas on the next…
Read More101 Ways to Use Cookie Cutters
What can you do with cookie cutters? (Of course these cupcake cookie cutters are my favorite!) Studio 5 Party Ideas contributer Alisa Bangerter came up with 101 Ways to Use Cookie Cutters. ( I totally want to meet her and learn as much as I can from her. She is a wealth of knowledge.) I…
Read MoreTop 10 Things I’ve learned from Costco Book Signings
Costco is one of those places that you can never seem to get enough of. I seem to be there close to once a week, and throughout this “tour” of Costco with my book signings, sometimes 3x’s a week. One week there were 4 trips to Costco up and down the wasatch front. There are…
Read More101 Gourmet Cookies- A cookie for everyone!
A cookie for everyone. The sections of the book are; Forget the calories, gluten-free, low-fat/low-sugar, and vegan. So there really will be a cookie for everyone. So that has been what I am doing in my spare time…. haha! I am writing and baking new cookie recipes. I have a question, and favor. Will you…
Read MoreHot Chocolate Cupcakes
This new recipe was a idea my son had. He seems to like to bake just as much as he likes to lick the frosting bowl. We made them last night and they are perfect. My neighbors even came over… great timing and were able to see and taste the final product. Both gave thumbs…
Read MoreHappy National Cupcake Day!
Is there really a need to celebrate cupcakes? Why yes, there is. In fact a whole day is set aside for a cute little cupcake! There’s always a reason to bake, and here is a great one that your family will thank you for. BAKE! BAKE! BAKE! I woke up at 5:30 am this morning,…
Read MoreHoney Walnut Shrimp & Rice
I think this is one of the easiest recipes ever! In no time at all, you can have a great tasting Chinese dinner ready for your family. Who needs take out when you can have take “in” instead! I hope you will love this recipe as much as my family does. Happy Baking & eating,…
Read MoreCupcakes for a cause
Some of you might know that I am very passionate about the March of Dimes. I was a premature baby some 32+ years ago. I was asked this year to Co-chair the silent auction committee for their “huge” annual Signature Chefs Event on November 14th. I was also asked to head the Christmas area for…
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