Classic Candied Apples and Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

Childhood memories, funnel cakes and glitter.  Put all those things in a mason jar and shake well.  That’s what it’s like at the Tennessee Valley Fair.  It’s an atmosphere of happy squeals, mechanical clicks/whooshes, the…

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Classic Candied Apples and Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

Childhood memories, funnel cakes and glitter.  Put all those things in a mason jar and shake well.  That’s what it’s like at the Tennessee Valley Fair.  It’s an atmosphere of happy squeals, mechanical clicks/whooshes, the…

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Hummingbird in a Cage: An Interview, Giveaway and Guest Post at Vanilla Sugar Blog

I’m super excited to be Dawn’s guest today at Vanilla Sugar Blog. I’m sharing a cake recipe that didn’t quite make it into the SprinkleBakes book – and speaking of, she’s giving away two copies!  She’s…

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Sunshine Inside: Black Sesame Cupcakes with Lemon Curd

I’ve always been inspired by color, but after seeing the gorgeous charcoal shade that occurs naturally in black sesame confections, I’ve been even more inspired by its absence. (Believe it or not, the picture above…

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DIY Wedding Favors: Bellini Petal Lollipops

Remember those Fresh Flower Lollipops I made this earlier year? Well, I’m back with a brand new batch for the Etsy Weddings Blog! Pretty pink rose petals and fresh mint are perfectly suspended in delicious…

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DIY Wedding Favors: Bellini Petal Lollipops

Remember those Fresh Flower Lollipops I made this earlier year? Well, I’m back with a brand new batch for the Etsy Weddings Blog! Pretty pink rose petals and fresh mint are perfectly suspended in delicious…

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Elephant Bread

It wasn’t so very long ago that I publicly proclaimed my love for Betty White and her lifelong work with animal rescue efforts. Shortly after that interview I received an email from Grandma’s Molasses, and…

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Elephant Bread

It wasn’t so very long ago that I publicly proclaimed my love for Betty White and her lifelong work with animal rescue efforts. Shortly after that interview I received an email from Grandma’s Molasses, and…

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Chocolate-Raspberry Bavarian Torte

Chocolate-Raspberry Bavarian Torte is a beautiful layered cake made with chocolate genoise and enrobed in raspberry Bavarian cream. Perfect for any occasion! I’m trying to be a better friend to berries. All too often I…

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Chocolate-Raspberry Bavarian Torte

Chocolate-Raspberry Bavarian Torte is a beautiful layered cake made with chocolate genoise and enrobed in raspberry Bavarian cream. Perfect for any occasion! I’m trying to be a better friend to berries. All too often I…

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