One of my favorite things to make is homemade caramel! I prefer homemade caramel because I think that the caramel pieces you find at the grocery store tend to be too sweet and do not have as much caramelization. While it may seem intimidating, caramel is easier to make than […]
I am so excited for so excited for Fall! I love this time of year, especially because of all the delicious dessert flavors you can enjoy. Maple is one of those Fall flavors that you can do so many things with: macarons, meringues, cupcakes, etc. Maple is commonly paired with […]
Meringue cookies are a delicate type of cookie that are light and airy. Unlike your standard chocolate chip cookie, meringue cookies have no chewiness to them, but instead are a crunchy cookie that dissolves in your mouth, and taste like cotton candy. Meringues are great cookies because you can customize […]
Even though the intense summer heat is still lingering on this over 100°F day in Sacramento, I realized that Fall is already less than one month away! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year because of the cooler weather, the kickoff of the awesome holiday season, and […]
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A simple vanilla buttercream is incredibly versatile and something that any baking enthusiast should have in their back pocket. Not only is it delicious on its own, but a basic vanilla buttercream recipe can be the base for a myriad of other buttercream flavors, such as caramel or snickerdoodle! While […]
I came up with this cupcake idea when my Mom was going to see a family friend who loves my baking and has asked me to make multiple things for him and his family. He grew up in Georgia, so I knew that he would really enjoy something with peaches. […]
Strawberries are a delicious fruit with so many possible applications. From chocolate covered to baked in breads to eating them fresh or blending them into smoothies, strawberries are a very versatile fruit. With all the options of what to do with this popular summer fruit, one of my favorites is […]
Oh, August: The time to get in the last of the summer festivities before that chill in the air that makes you want to stay inside and curl up under a plushy blanket. For some, August simply means business as usual, while others are sending their children to their first […]
Summer is wonderful time of year because so many delicious fruits are in season and the potential fruit-centered items you can make are virtually limitless. One of the fruits of the summer that has so many delectable dessert possibilities is the peach. Whether they are blended into smoothies or baked […]