I am a perfectionist. I expect everything to be done just right (especially when I am doing it myself). I put way too much stress on myself because I won’t let anyone help me, then it all builds up and I crack. This is something I’m trying to work on and admitting it should be
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Vanilla Bean Buttercream and Completed 4th of July Cupcakes!
So this is the final installation of my 4th of July cupcake “series.” The ultimate, sweet, creamy and dreamy frosting! I’m pretty sure if a recipe is from the Brown Eyed Baker that you really can’t go wrong and I’m definitely glad that I gave her Vanilla Bean Buttercream a try! These disappeared quickly among
DIY Cupcake Picks
I was trying to think of a creative way to decorate my tie-dye cupcakes and the crafty side of my brain kicked in and thought “why not DIY cupcake picks?” I love scrapbooking but don’t find much time for it these days. I searched through my scrapbook supplies and came across some fun 4th of July
Tutorial: Layered and Tie-Dye 4th of July Cupcakes
This is my absolute favorite go-to recipe for white cake. It is light, airy, moist and fluffy but still has a dense enough texture to stand up to stacking. The deliciousness and ease of this recipe really is hard to believe. I love that there are so many variations on this cake and I can’t wait to
Juicy Lucy’s
We were first introduced to the Juicy Lucy when visiting The Nook in Minneapolis. We saw The Nook featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network and knew we had to try it out the next time we were in the city and we are sure glad we did! Sadly, we live 3 1/2 hours away so
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
When I asked my husband what kind of dessert he wanted for Father’s Day he immediately responded with cookie dough ice cream. I think he must have been thinking about this for awhile. I made it once last summer and he has been talking about it ever since. I use the pure and simple vanilla
Classic Meyer Lemon Bars
Classic Lemon Bars with a meyer lemon twist are just what your Easter dessert table needs. A sweet, crumbly shortbread crust combines with a tart meyer lemon filling for the perfect springtime dessert. Lemon is my all-time favorite dessert flavor. Just give me all the lemon things ok. I just bought the most amazing dessert
Baked Beans
These baked beans are a favorite side dish throughout my husband’s family and the recipe has been passed down to me. They are present at every barbecue we host or any that we attend with my husband’s family. My parents are now addicted to them and serve them all the time. These take minutes to throw together and bake
Quick and Easy Dinner: Peanut Sesame Noodles
Peanut Sesame Noodles are one of our favorite quick, go to meals in our home. They are simple to make and everyone loves them. I never thought I would like peanut butter in a savory meal but turns out I love it. The addition of soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and red pepper flakes tones