St. Patrick’s Day is the holiday of beer. Or so it seems. ;) You can make these cupcakes at any time of the year (they’d be perfect in the summertime or for the Super Bowl), but I decided to make…
Archives for 2013
Shamrock Shake Cupcakes
The calendar has flipped to March – the month of St. Patrick’s Day. Every spring I anxiously await the return of the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. Usually I’m not a big McDonald’s fan, except to pop in to buy a soda…
Cake Batter Birthday Cookies
Another birthday-related post! Today is my friend Nikki’s birthday, so I made her these cookies. One of the very few great things about law school is that we all want to eat our feelings every now and then. So I…
Bumble Bee Cake & Cupcakes
I was asked to donate a cake/cupcakes to a charity event last year in Chicago. I somehow forgot to blog about these goodies until now. Whoops. The event was a Spelling Bee fundraiser and everything was bumble bee themed! I…
Birthday Cake Oreo Stuffed Cookies
Happy birthday to……… someone! It’s not my birthday and it’s not the birthday of any of my friends or family members, but let’s celebrate birthdays anyway! I saw these birthday cake-flavored Oreos at the grocery store and they were in…
Valentine’s Day Ideas 2013
Valentine’s Day is two days away!! Here are some ideas if you’re looking to make a sweet treat. 1. Tootsie Roll Fudge 2. Chocolate Mayonnaise Cupcakes 3. Red Velvet Cake 4. Pink Ombre cake 5. Pear-Raspberry Heart Pies 6. Mini…
Mardi Gras Ideas 2013
Mardi Gras is February 12th – here are some ideas for New Orleans’ favorite celebration! 1. Mardi Gras Cake Pops 2. King Cake 3. King Cake Knots 4. King Cake Monkey Bread
Mardi Gras Cake Pops
One of my 2013 resolutions is to master the art of making cake pops. I made a disastrous attempt about 4 years ago and haven’t tried again since. I’m generally not great with candy melts and having to coat things. It’s…
Pink Heart Cookies
Last summer I received a really awesome gift. Two vintage heart cookie cutters from a very special family. A bit of background is required for this post. I’m an only child. When I was a kid, I didn’t get shipped…
Mini Valentine Cupcakes
We’re four days into February – the month of Valentine’s Day! Even if you hate the holiday (as so many people do), you can’t deny its cuteness. I mean, it’s the holiday of hearts and pink and red and love….
Super Bowl Ideas 2013
I love, love, love football. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the greatest days of the year – and one of the most bittersweet (as football comes to a close and won’t be back for another 8 months!). It’s also…
Beer Cheese Football Cupcakes
The Super Bowl is rapidly approaching! Who are you cheering for this year? My beloved Packers didn’t make it into the big game, so I’ll be wearing red and gold to support the 49ers. NFC all the way! (and I…
