I made this cake on a whim for Henry’s 3rd birthday, and it was such a hit that I’ve made it every year for both of my kids’ birthdays ever since. Not only do my kids look forward to it every year, but our friends and family always comment on it, too! In fact, I … Continue reading Our Favorite “Semi-Homemade” Birthday Cake
This recipe is a nod to traditional Irish soda bread but in convenient muffin size. While soda bread is typically made in loaf form, muffins make portioning easy. There’s no need for slicing, so they stay fresh longer. And they’re just cuter this way. Looking at ingredients, you might notice a few switches like using … Continue reading Irish Soda Bread Muffins for St. Patrick’s Day
My Facebook memories this week are full of pictures from blueberry picking and recipes I’ve made with blueberries, so that can only mean one thing … Blueberry Season is here! July is National Blueberry Month, and you can pick blueberries at several farms in Bucks County and nearby. Here are a few places you can … Continue reading Blueberry Picking and a Few Recipes
Is baking cookies a Christmas tradition in your house? I grew up in a house where baking was a favorite activity year-round, but especially at Christmastime. I have fond memories of baking with my mom and sister while watching holiday cartoon specials that were recorded on VHS tapes, complete with commercials for K-Mart, Hess Trucks, … Continue reading Christmas Tradition: Cookie Recipes
Fall is officially here! And now that the season has started, it’s acceptable to want ALL the pumpkin things! If you want to start celebrating autumnal flavors first thing in the morning, I’ve got you covered. Here are 6 pumpkin breakfast recipes. These were pulled from my files from my food/recipe column days, but I’ve … Continue reading 6 (Healthier) Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes
My family loves Disney and I love to bake, so I’ve made a number of Mickey/Minnie themed baked goods over the years. In honor of my mom’s birthday in a few days, I thought I’d share some of my tips for decorating Mickey and Minnie cupcakes and cake! In this post, you’ll find a variety … Continue reading Decorating Ideas (and Recipes) for Mickey and Minnie Cupcakes and Cake
Sweet Mini Moments 