Happy July 4th! The July 4th dessert spread has gotten a little star, spangled, and boring if you ask me. I have seen so many strawberry and blueberry trifles, shortcakes, and cupcakes, I feel like skipping the summertime dessert table and going right back into the swimming ...
Dream big. Start small.
You can do it, put your back into it. -Ice Cube Good morning, sweet friends! Do you have a big dream that you are afraid to get going because your overwhelmed and don't know where to begin? Â It's good to dream big, but if you can't put the wheels in motion to get ...
Sweet 16!
A (silly) Guest Post by: Chris Mingledorff I figured that was a nice play on words for a baking blog post. No, this isn’t a post about a birthday or some teenager begging for a car. This is about an anniversary. First things first, let me introduce myself. This ...
A Last Minute Birthday Party in Charleston
Hey sweet friends, Our youngest daughter's birthday was last week, and I had a nice little sleepover planned with a couple of friends, and a few simple birthday decorations. Â All was well in my world until four days prior to the party, as I was sitting next to my mother-in-law ...
Another Kids’ Birthday Cake Project!
Hello Sweet Friends! If you read our blog, then you know that I have this thing with kids' birthday cakes. In fact, the whole reason I bake today is because ten years ago, when I knew nothing about baking, I baked my daughter's first birthday cake.  Looking back, ...
Making the Most with What You Have
Hello friends! Here is a little sweet news for you, today. Â You don't have to have a bunch of fancy ingredients to make a really great cake. Â In fact, if you make the most of the basic ingredients you have on hand, you can actually bake a super-fantastic cake. The same is ...
July 4th Baking!
Happy summer, everyone! Last week my daughter asked if we were baking anything for July 4th. Â Instantly, I had visions of our laundry pile, the loads of suitcases that needed to be packed for our family beach trip, and the slime that someone smeared inside the back window of my ...
DIY Wedding Cake
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? Â 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
If you are a Dom Perignon bride with a Bud Light budget (dilly, dilly), this post is perfect for you. Â With one little recipe, Â you can bake a simple groom's cake or even a classic fondant wedding cake for under fifty dollars. Â Listen, I've been married for almost fifteen years. ...
Do Everything in Love
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, ...