Rainbow Dust metallic food paint tips and tricks is nothing I ever thought I’d be writing about. Metallic food paint is a new dimension to cake decorating I just discovered. I found it as a side note when watching some baking videos on youtube. A small piece of fondant was being painted as an accent to a much larger design with bronze Rainbow Dust metallic food paint. It caught my attention as my husband’s orders for Volkswagen Cupcakes had been…
Irish Dip Sandwiches. It looks pretty darn good doesn’t it? Never heard of Irish Dip Sandwiches? Well, I imagine you’ve heard of French Dip sandwiches right? I can see the light bulb coming on over your head. I’m not sure what makes those sandwiches “French,” but the general make of the sandwich is well known. Beef, melted cheese, with a hot au jus (there’s the French! Whatever au jus means anyway :-/ ). Ok, I just looked it up, it…
Spring is here! The bright colors and seasonally changing fresh fruits and vegetables were only part of the inspiration for my next post. I took a note from my last blog, Blueberry Muffins 2 Ways and decided to see if I could offer another variety of fruity-flavored confection. By special request I aimed for strawberry cake. Feeling extra inspired, I made my new strawberry confection 2 ways. Why stop at one right? I created one strawberry cake recipe, preparing it…
Blueberry muffins are delicious and versatile. They can be dessert, a snack, or even breakfast. Enjoy them hot, cold, or room temperature, with added jam, butter, or just plain. Whatever way you like to enjoy them, I have 2 blueberry muffin recipes you’re sure to love. Feast your eyes on the recipes below for blueberry muffins 2 ways. My baking obsession is an old habit going strong. The past few years in my down time from other baking needs (such…
I LOVE making cupcakes. Something about them is so friendly and happy and elegant. Over the years I’ve come to perfect my self taught skills, but there’s always room for improvement. I recently added fondant to my repertoire. Fondant can be intimidating, but no need to be an artist for now. I have two fun and simple ways to use fondant. My children have come to me with some challenges lately and while I’ve managed to use regular frostings and…
Just landed! A few high flying ideas for your kid’s next airplane party. An Airplane Birthday Antigravity Cake! Fly on by for some high flying fun and fresh ideas your little Maverick (and everyone else) will marvel at. So simple you won’t even need a wingman to pull it off. An airplane birthday party was no doubt the popular choice for out newest 2 year old. He is so in love with planes he will shush us when he thinks he…
Cupcakes are one of my favorite things in the whole wide world. To eat, to bake, to decorate, I just can’t get enough. I’ve made so many designs in the past and now come to think of it, I cannot believe I have yet to make a cupcake post! My goodness I’ve been hoarding my favorite things for myself. Time to share my love of cupcakes. Well, being in Denver, CO right now there’s huge buzz of course over…
Considering nutrition content was not on my mind when I was younger. I heaped what looked good onto my plate. That was my job as a kid, and teen, and college student, and pregnant lady, and hard working mama, etc etc. Ah yes the careless youthful days when it didn’t matter as much. Being naturally older and wiser now I have sought healthier choices in the main meals my family enjoys. Over the years we have eased into simple food…
Shepherd’s pie is a staple in my house. When we have ground beef out for dinner it is our fail safe meal we turn to. It can be made various ways, but the basic approach is a filling of beef and veggies with a mashed potato crust topping. Our recipe has been perfected over the years and I should post that soon now that I’m thinking about it! Stay tuned for that, but in the meantime… As delicious as that…
Who doesn’t love a Rice Krispie Treat? Simple crisp sweetness easy to enjoy and to make. They can’t be bad for you either since they are made from a plain cereal with just a handful of ingredients. So what if they’re smothered in butter-melted-marshmallows? Wink wink. Alright, truth be told the cereal is a good healthy choice that pairs well with many flavors. Likewise for the famously delicious treats we make out of it! I’ve been making this recipe for years….