Thomas Kellers Oreo’s to say “Goodbye, Halcyon Days”
I took some time away which many have noticed to take a step back and a look at my life. We are in a state of transition and exploration, which is new to us. The thought of a home and family isn’t as scary as it once was, even wistful at times. We liked our [...]
Some Simple White Cake Cupcakes
This white cake cupcakes recipe is a white birthday cake recipe that I found and wrote down from an old cookbook at my mother-in-laws. It required a lemon but I did not have any on hand, so I replaced with some vanilla paste and it tinged the cake slightly so I didn’t get that white [...]
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream + Dark Chocolate Sauce
I know you are thinking, “What!? Ice cream without a machine? You woman, are insane!” Ok so you’re not thinking that exactly but I am nothing if not eccentric and quirky. So, however true that may be, I might add that I have quite an affection for vanilla bean ice cream, and even though most [...]
Vanilla Bean Birdie Cupcakes
I spent the last week thinking of something cute and fun to take to my sister in-laws for Easter. I had tons of ideas on my mind, from sugar cookies to cupcakes with little fondant bunnies, to just a pretty cupcake with some cut out flowers of marbled white and pink fondant. Every time I [...]