Hi Baking Buddy! Part of what makes the holidays so special for our family is making loads of scratch-made goodies - from cookies to breads to breakfasts to candies... you get it... I make everything from scratch this time of year. I'm not a huge fan of fully made or baked store-bought desserts because they're often loaded with preservatives or made with more chemicals and oils than I care to eat. Making your own desserts at home is not only more delicious, but it feels so satisfying when...
6 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hi Baking Buddy, I'll keep this email short and sweet to simply serve as a helpful reference guide for you during your holiday cookie baking! This weekend is the perfect time to make cookies and freeze them for Christmas Day and other holiday parties. HELPFUL COOKIE RESOURCES: How to ship cookies + which recipes are best for mailing How to set out cookies for Santa + involve your children in the process 15 easy cookie recipes to bake with kids (that Santa will love, too!) Our 40 Best...
13 days agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
What's Inside: 40 Best Holiday Cookie Recipes Tips for Shipping Cookies Cookie Decorating Essentials These 3 ingredients are my secret to making the best holiday cookies π Happy Holiday Season, Baking Buddy! π Maybe you've started watching Christmas movies every night or playing festive music on your daily drive. Perhaps your home is adorned with sparkling lights and a beautifully decorated tree, or you're ahead of the curve with all your gifts wrapped and ready to go! Or mayyybe you haven't...
23 days agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Our family came over and indulged in way too much food. My heart is so happy and grateful. My week started off on a sour note: our kitchen sink had a terrible clog followed by a major leak! I couldn't use my kitchen all day Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. Panic set in as I had a feast to prepare for our guests. My husband ended up replacing the entire sink plumbing and snaked the main drain to effectively save Thanksgiving. Not all heroes...
27 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Thanksgiving week is here! I'm here because I love food. You're here because you love food. For people like us, people who love making food from scratch in our kitchens, this is really OUR week! It's basically a marathon week for me - make, bake, taste, repeat. As I prepare our home for guests on Thursday, my toddler has decided to do just the opposite (go figure!). In case you're still struggling with what to serve on your dessert table this Thanksgiving or looking for a special breakfast...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
When I think about traditional American Thanksgiving desserts, pie is the first thing that comes to mind. Growing up I used to hate pie. In fact, to this day, I still can't bring myself to eat a store-bought pie. It's part of the reason I got into baking cupcakes and making truffles because I felt other options should exist. With that being said, here is my list of non-traditional thanksgiving desserts for all those who don't want anything to do with pie! Many of these desserts can be made...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
πHello, Baking Buddy!π November is here and well... I'm exhausted. If you live in the U.S., I'm sure you're just as exhausted as me. If you don't live in the U.S., you're likely watching what's happening with our Presidential election that is mere days away. With political tensions rising, it can be hard to think about anything else right now. To ease my anxiety, I early voted this week and have found so much peace since. Let's talk about my second favorite way to reduce election-induced...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hi Reader,If youβve ever struggled with homemade buns or bread going stale too quickly, Iβve got some exciting recipes for you! I just posted two Super Soft Sandwich Bun recipes that stay soft and fluffy for days, thanks to a special technique. After making classic homemade hamburger buns more times than I can count, I grew frustrated by one simple thing: I couldn't make them a day or two ahead of time. They tasted amazing right out of the oven, but they just didn't stay fresh longer than the...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
What's Inside: * Everything you need to know about cinnamon, caramel, and pumpkin!* Latest recipes trending on Pinterest* Upcoming holiday recipe inspo: Rosh Hashanah, Oktoberfest, Halloween, & more!* New fall cookbook arrivals and why you'll love them too! π Hello Baking Buddy! π I hope your autumn has been beautiful so far! I just wrapped up my 2-week visit of spending time with family and friends in Colorado. The image below was taken while I was on a morning nature walk in the mountains....
3 months agoΒ β’Β 7 min read