Baking 101: How to make Meringue

Meringue Pie

Welcome to another edition of Baking 101 series. We have covered some tools, chocolate and also how to measure. Since I have been sharing some yummy Pie inspired Cupcakes, I thought it would be good to show you How to make Meringue. Cream pies topped with Meringue are my absolute favorite…especially chocolate. I usually just… [Continue Reading]

Baking 101: Cookie Dough Truffles for Valentine’s Day

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I have been so busy lately, I haven’t had a chance to add to my Baking 101 series, I apologize. I decided that since it was Chocolate Week here, it would be fun to share a short video with you about what else…CHOCOLATE! And of course, Cookie Dough Truffles too! I first made these little gems at Christmas time this… [Continue Reading]

Baking 101: Measuring

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Welcome to the second week of the Baking 101 series. I plan to share with you the tools, tips and tricks that I use, along with recipes, measuring, ingredients and all of the other great things about baking. Just like last week, I need to tell you…I’m NOT a professional…I have never been to school, nor even… [Continue Reading]

Baking 101: Tools

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Welcome to our first week of the Baking 101 series. I plan to share with you the tools, tips and tricks that I use, along with recipes, measuring, ingredients and all of the other great things about baking. I need to tell you first…I’m NOT a professional…I have never been to school, nor even taken… [Continue Reading]

Holiday Party: Chex Mix, Frozen Hot Chocolate and more

Party Dessert Buffet

One of our families Holiday traditions is to share homemade goodies with our friends. This year we decided to host a Holiday Party, invite our friends and send them home with some goodies. The Dessert Buffet had Christmas Cupcakes, Cookie Dough Truffles and Peanut Butter Bars. Everyone brought an appetizer to share, and I baked… [Continue Reading]

Holiday Bake-Off ~ Homemade Twix Bars

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Baking for the Holidays…my absolute FAVORITE thing to do!! And honestly, it really doesn’t matter which Holiday, I just LOVE to bake! As you probably already know. Last week I shared with you our fridge make-over, and how we are trying to make better choices with our food and the ingredients that I bake with.… [Continue Reading]