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Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe

March 16, 2018

In a total stroke of luck, my husband and I recently had the opportunity to take a road trip around the perimeter of Ireland. During our trip, we toured castles, got pooped on by a fertilizer tractor (long story), saw countless cute little fat sheep, and met incredible people. ...

Homemade Dog Cupcakes

March 2, 2018

Posted by Madison (Age 10): Yesterday was my dog Cooper's birthday, and we made homemade dog cupcakes to celebrate. Our whole wheat banana cupcakes with peanut butter and honey frosting were easy to make, and Cooper ate four at one time. My mom thought that was too ...

Best Easter Baking Tools of 2018

February 23, 2018

Easter is around the corner and we have hunted down some of the best Easter baking tools of the season. From bunny bundt pans, to cupcake kits, these baking goodies are so fantastic, you will be hopping down the bunny trail right into the kitchen. When it comes to baking with ...

DIY Wedding Cake

February 2, 2018

DIY Wedding Cake By: Emily M. of Pie Crust and Pixie Dust Did you know that an average wedding cake can cost anywhere from $450.00 to well over $1,000.00? I understand that when you are in the wedding planning mindset, spending that much can seem like a small price ...

Here’s How You Can Make Your Wedding Cake for Under $50

January 21, 2018

If you are a Dom Perignon bride with a Bud Light budget (dilly, dilly), this post is perfect for you. With one little recipe, you can bake a simple groom's cake or even a classic fondant wedding cake for under fifty dollars. Listen, I've been married for almost fifteen years. ...

Do Everything in Love

January 15, 2018

If you look at my Pinterest account, you will see plenty of fancy cakes with interesting ingredients and elaborate construction. I love these inspiring cakes, but they are far from what I would consider "perfect" cakes. For me, the perfect cake is baked with love, ...

Strong Start

January 4, 2018

Happy New Year! A strong start to the year is so important. However if you're like our family, we are lucky just to get a strong start to the day (especially on school days)! That's why this week I gathered the kids into the kitchen to help me create a new high ...

Five Minute Fudge!

December 21, 2017

You will fall in love with this Five Minute Fudge! This is an easy recipe for kids, and makes a great treat for parties, bake sales, or just to satisfy a serious chocolate craving. For the fudge, we used one of our favorite chocolate brands, Sharffen Berger, and for the topping ...

Omni Grove Park Inn: Recipe for Success

December 10, 2017

For the last 25 years, the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina has hosted the National Gingerbread House Competition. The competition began as a community gathering, and over two decades has become one of the most noteworthy holiday baking events ...