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When it comes to royal icing, there are a few varieties to choose from. Sometimes, in a pinch, I buy premade ones. This comes in handy when needing to ice a small batch of cookies and not wanting to go through the trouble of measuring everything out. Most premade packets ask that you add water, […]

12.23

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Baking sugar cookies is as easy as 1-2-3! Here is my easy-to-follow recipe. Now we are ready to bake ’em! Start by creaming together butter and sugar. Mixed them thoroughly. Now, slowly add eggs and continue to mix. After the eggs are combined, add in the vanilla. Sift together the flour and salt, then slowly […]

Sugar cookies

12.23

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Spring Morning Lemon Tart When life gives you lemons, make a lemon tart! Honestly, though, who doesn’t love a lemon tart? Whenever I think of lemon tarts, I think of waking up in a warm summer morning, pouring myself a cup of coffee, grabbing a slice of a lemon tart, and sitting outside on my […]

04.19

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I don’t know about you, but I love Oreos. I have loved them since I was a kid. My Oreo dream layered cake is my fun twist on one of my favorite simple childhood sweets. I promise it won’t disappoint.  What you need to recreate: 8″ board Oreos Star tip Drip bottle Chocolate cake (recipe listed […]

04.13

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Spring Buttercream Flower Cake I am always so fascinated by buttercream cakes. Seriously you can find me staring at whiteflowercakeshoppe on Instagram, watching them pipe on cakes for hours. It’s not that it’s something unattainable or something I can’t do. It’s just that I find it so easy to mess up, and honestly, let’s face […]

03.29

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 Mini Key Lime Tarts  Despite the snow here in Cincinnati, it is technically spring. So, I’ve been baking accordingly. I also have had the itch to start baking springtime desserts. (AKA anything that involves fruit, flowers, and exuberant colors) Now, don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy fall and pumpkin spice everything. However, I find […]

03.22

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Supplies you’ll need Parchment paper or Silpat mat Sheet pan  Disposable piping bag Ingredients For Lemon Blueberry Scones 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperate  3/4 cup fresh blueberries 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons lemon […]

03.08

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 Chocolate Cherry Cordial Cake  If you could make a cake that tasted like your favorite ice cream, what would it be? My favorite ice cream, without a doubt, is Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia! You can find me eating a spoonful every night after dinner. If it’s in my house, I can’t help myself. My […]

03.03

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If there is one thing I love about the weekend, it is getting out of my usual weekly habits. All week I look forward to Saturday morning, where I can sleep in and make breakfast that I usually don’t have time to make throughout the week. I don’t know about you, but I am a […]

02.26

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Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins I don’t know about you, but I never eat all our bananas before they go bad. This banana chocolate chip muffin recipe is a perfect way to repurpose those rotten bananas and turn them into a healthy, quick, and easy snack! I hope you enjoy these as much as my […]

02.21

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These were so much fun to make and were absolutely delicious, but let’s be honest, if you top any dessert off with a chocolate-covered strawberry, it is a win in my book! What you’ll need: Mason jars Chocolate cake Chocolate mousse Strawberries Oreos Orange melts Piping bag Round cookie cutter Star tip Step 1: Bake your […]

02.18

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One of our good friends recently hired a contractor to renovate their kitchen. Her vision was to turn her outdated kitchen into a French country-themed kitchen with earthy tones, a stone backsplash and warm gold elements. However, her contractor informed her that he was uncomfortable installing a stone backsplash or open shelving, so Noah and […]

How to Install Stone Backsplash