by | Dec 30, 2013 | Cookies and brownies, Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Tutorials, Videos
Nicolas Jebran’s designs are cutting edge yet classic; his dresses flow with movement. Sydney and I were looking at his Winter 2014 collection when we both were drawn to the same dress, although neither Sydney nor I can purchase the dress for New Year’s...
by | Dec 27, 2013 | Cake Decorating, Home, Sugar Art-Tutorials
Sydney loves bows on boxes, she thought a three tier gift box cake with whimsical flowers, swirls, and of course bows would be an awesome New Year’s Eve cake! We wanted each tier to have it’s own special gift, the bottom is filled with peace, the middle...
by | Dec 24, 2013 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
I adore snow globes, they are all over our house. This year I wanted to capture Sydney’s first experience at the Nutcracker. She was barely two and although we had wonderful seats, she couldn’t see more than the shadows on the stage. I used a royal icing...
by | Dec 19, 2013 | Cake Decorating, Candies, Candy-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
I just had to share this fun and life-like Christmas tree piped with royal icing (including the ornaments)! Literally the entire tree including the drying time in between the leaves and the ornaments took 30 minutes, yet these christmas trees have a wow factor. After...
by | Dec 16, 2013 | Cake Decorating, Cakes, Cakes-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Tutorials, Videos
Creating a Colorado Christmas cake has been a pet project of mine for a while now, since last Christmas. Sydney and I designed the cake together, she constructed the filigree templates and the trees. It was an incredible experience working with Sydney for our first ...
by | Dec 15, 2013 | Candies, Candy-Tutorials, Tutorials
Glacé fruit is no ordinary gift, it takes at least 3 days to properly candied the citrus fruit, however the succulent taste is well worth the effort. Purchasing glacé fruit can cost at least $60.00 for 2 pounds, therefore when the recipient of the glacé fruit receives...
by | Dec 11, 2013 | Cakes, Tutorials
The weather has been frigid here for the past week (6 degrees F/-15 degrees C), baking has become the best solution to keep warm, besides it is holiday baking time! Monday I decided to bake 6 of our traditional white chocolate cranberry cakes. These loaf cakes are...
by | Dec 8, 2013 | Cookies and brownies, Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Tutorials, Videos
I was looking at cookie cutters when I am across Blossom’sWedding Cake – Roses Cookie Cutter & Stamp Set. I placed an order and waited for my cutters (plus a few other fun cake decorating materials). I baked a batch of the wedding cake cookies the...
by | Dec 5, 2013 | Candies, Candy-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Tutorials
Every year I am asked if I have an easy and economical recipe for holiday gift giving. Most people want to give a small gift to their milkman, post person, tutors et cetera to show appreciation. Candied spice nuts are perfect. You can package them up in a...
by | Dec 3, 2013 | Candy-Tutorials, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Home, Tutorials, Videos
I can remember watching Dr.Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” every December since I was little. The 1957 book was adapted into a short film during the 1960’s. It alway mesmerized me, these cupcake where inspired by The Grinch. These DIY...
by | Dec 1, 2013 | Cupcakes-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
I was asked to design Santa Claus cupcakes for a client’s office party, as luck would have it Sydney was home for Thanksgiving break. I must admit it was exhilarating to be baking along side Sydney. I love when we work as a team and I take full advantage of our...