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Homemade Granola Bars
Just one more week and I will be on my way to France to visit family and eat my weight in cheese. But before then, I want to… Read More »
Cupcakes on the Go!
Cupcakes are delicious but transporting them can be stressful. We’ve all experienced it. You bake a delicious base, you pipe buttercream in a pretty swirl, you carefully place… Read More »
Mother’s Day Tattoo Cookies
My Mom is pretty Rock n’ Roll so these tattoo cookies are perfect for her. Growing up, most of my friends’ moms were into pink fluffy stuff. My… Read More »
Free Printables: Gingham Cupcake Wrappers
So I got a lot of emails about the Gingham Cupcake Wrappers I used for my Butterfly Cupcakes. Seems like I am not the only gingham fan out… Read More »
Butterfly Cupcake Topper Cookies
I love cupcake toppers. You just pick a theme, plop them into plain cupcakes and you got yourself a party. I just feel bad throwing them away after… Read More »
French Chouquettes
I was watching a French TV show on homemade treats the other day and one of the recipes was for chouquettes. Chou-what? Yes, I know. If you live… Read More »
Lemon Madeleines
Did you know Madeleines are one of the easiest things to bake? I sure didn’t. I always looked at those fluffy little cakes and thought “those must be… Read More »
Meringue Cloud Cookies
It’s a cloudy day today in SF but I have just what you need to turn this gloomy sky into the cutest little cookies: Meringue Cloud Cookies! Meringue… Read More »
Baby Godzilla Cookies
I am not even sure where the idea for this cookies came from but I like the way it turned out. It must be a result of my… Read More »
Cherry Blossom Curvy Cookies
Cherry blossoms are one of the first signs that Spring is finally here. Lucky us, it’s been really hot and dry this Winter in California so cherry trees… Read More »
Easter Chick Macarons
Get ready for cuteness overload with today’s recipe: Easter Chick Macarons. I’m more than happy with the way these turned out. It’s funny when you have a concept… Read More »
Daisy Sugars
For today’s project, I will show you a quick and easy way to raise the cuteness factor to new levels at your next brunch by turning plain old… Read More »
3D Glasses Cookies
I still remember my first 3D movie. It was a cheesy horror flick on TV with some kind of swamp monster. I was around 6 and it must… Read More »
Strawberry Macarons
Sometimes an idea will come to me and I will feel compelled to make it right away. Today’s cookie project is one of those: Strawberry Macarons. Classic macarons… Read More »
A Cake with a Heart
I love surprise desserts. Sometimes it’s about combining a classic recipe with an unexpected flavor. Other times it’s about combining textures. Today’s dessert is called Cake with a… Read More »
Cute Fortune Cookies
Gung Hey Fat Choi! Happy Chinese New Year! I learned something funny recently. Did you know that fortune cookies were invented in California? It sounds so odd since… Read More »
8-bit Heart Cookies
Now that we’re in February, pink cuteness is all around us. Heart-shaped chocolate box, fluffy teddy bears, it’s everywhere. Don’t get me wrong, hearts are cute, but most… Read More »
Heart Macarons
Macarons are delicious but they can be a baker’s nightmare. For years I could not get them right. My macaron shells were either delicious and ugly, or pretty… Read More »
Homemade Nutella
Nutella is one of my guilty pleasures. That stuff is seriously delicious. As much as I try to limit my diet to foods I can spell, I have… Read More »
Upside Down Pear Skillet Cake
Upside down cakes were one of my favorites growing up and I still love coming up with new ways to make them. It’s all about the caramel layer… Read More »
Crème Brûlée Spoons
Mini Desserts have been a huge trend in France. Several years ago, some cafés started serving “cafés gourmands” – a cup of coffee with a few mini desserts…. Read More »
Ooey Gooey Yummy Chocolate Caramel Bars
I had a hard time naming this candy bar recipe. What I really wanted to call it was “OMG you have to try this recipe now now NOW!!!”…. Read More »
Citrus Slice Cookies
Citrus fruits are in season and I could not be happier. I am lucky enough to have a lemon tree in the backyard and I am putting lemons… Read More »
Poker Night Linzer Cookies
Linzer cookies offer so many possibilities. Today’s project combines a buttery shortbread cookie and 2 kinds of jam to create cookies worthy of any poker night. Here is… Read More »
Caterpillar Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls
Here is a great weekend project. Few things are as satisfying as making your own bread and now that I know how easy it is, I don’t think… Read More »
3D Elephant Cookies
Elephant cookies are cute on their own but make them 3D and watch kids freak out. And the best part is there are much easier to make than it… Read More »
Tetris Cookies
Did you know the Game Boy game console was launched almost 24 years ago? I don’t care if that makes me old, GameBoy was awesome. If there was… Read More »
5-minute Chocolate Cup-Cake
Wait, what? A cake in 5 minutes? That’s right. In the next 5 minutes I will measure, mix and bake a chocolate cake. Dreams do come true. Start… Read More »
Cappuccino Pots de Crème
I have always loved adding coffee to chocolate desserts. Even when it’s barely noticeable, coffee adds a wonderful layer. One day I was following my classic pot de… Read More »
Champagne Cookies
My friends John and Pierre throw the best party every year. The rules are simple: bring some champagne, leave the drama at the door and have a good… Read More »
Gift Tag Stencil Cookies
Stencils are an easy way to add fine details to cookies. After all, even with the smallest pastry tips, there is only so much you can do with… Read More »
Christmas Light Cookies
Today’s cookie is a take on another classic: Christmas Lights Cookies. Make them bright, make them in all colors and you got yourself another winner. Here is how… Read More »
Christmas Swirl Ornament Cookies
Inspiration comes from odd places sometimes. For instance the other day I was at Target and could not take my eyes off these ornaments. I am not sure… Read More »
Striped Meringue Cookies
Meringue cookies are super easy to make AND they are fat-free! What’s not to love? Add a tiny stripe and you got yourself one cute guilt-free treat. Here… Read More »
Snow Globe Cookies
Today’s cookie idea offers a fun new seasonal take on stained glass cookies. Once you have baked the frames, the decorating possibilities are endless, making it a great… Read More »
Cinnamon Roll Waffles
There’s only one thing that is better than waffles or cinnamon rolls for breakfast: Cinnamon Roll Waffles! You’re not dreaming. Yes, you can have both and yes, it’s… Read More »
Peppermint Bark Brownies
Every holiday season, I look forward to getting my first tin of peppermint bark. It’s no surprise then that I always find new desserts to recreate the same… Read More »
Christmas Tree Linzer Cookies
Today’s cookie idea brings a seasonal shape to an old favorite: linzer cookies. Linzer cookies sandwich sweet colorful jams between crisp buttery goodness. They come in every flavor… Read More »
San Francisco Gingerbread Houses
Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to live in a city as beautiful as San Francisco. Then a cable car full of happy tourists flies by and… Read More »
8-bit Christmas Cookies
Here is a great cookie idea for your favorite computer nerd. Yes, I know a few =) How about some old school 8-bit Christmas Cookies? That’s right, watch… Read More »
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