Every holiday season I buy something at the store (Target, usually) a little too early and then forget about it. This Christmas that something was holiday mini M&Ms. I bought them shortly after Halloween and totally forgot about them until…
Archives for 2014
Grinch Cookies
Law school makes me feel like a Grinch every year. Each December is clouded by finals, studying, worry, anxiety, and general stress. But this is the LAST December that law school will ruin, as I’ll be graduating in May. I…
Christmas Confetti Cookies
I will freely admit that I made and posted these cookies last month. But they are SO GOOD that I decided to make a batch for the Christmas season. The only modification was to find red, green, and white jimmies!…
Reese’s Pieces Cookies
Want a perfect, easy, and amazing recipe for your holiday cookie exchange? You’ve come to the right place! I brought these to school and they all disappeared by noon. And I had a few people request the recipe. So trust…
Cherry Bread
I recently read Jim Gaffigan’s new book, “Food: A Love Story.” It’s a wonderful, funny, and quick read that I would highly recommend. There were so many lines that I wanted to highlight because I agreed so strongly with them….
Christmas Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Merry Christmastime! December is always a rough month because of final exams. But this will be the last December that is ruined by law school! Because of my exam schedule and other holiday obligations, I won’t be posting much until…
Bakery Review: Peter Sciortino’s Bakery
I live on the east side of Milwaukee and have always wanted to try Sciortino’s Bakery because from the outside, it’s total adorableness. I walked up to Brady Street one day and gave it a try — and much to…
Reese’s Turkeys
Happy Thanksgiving Week, everyone! I am getting ready to head home for a holiday break, but wanted to share these cute and EASY little turkeys with you. They would be perfect if you want to make something for the kids…
Bakery Review: Holey Moley
About six months ago, The Milwaukee Cupcake Company closed its doors and Holey Moley moved in to replace it. What a glorious turn of events. Cupcakes are alright, but they can’t even touch the joy that is a DONUT! I…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cupcakes
If you were a child of the 80s or 90s, you remember the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, Splinter, Shredder… all those names should ring the bells of nostalgia! I saw these decorations and knew I had…
Dinosaur Cupcakes
Every semester, without fail, I become fixated on one movie. I like doing my work with the noise of the TV in the background, so I put a movie on repeat… sometimes for days. Whatever the movie may be, it…
Bakery Review: Miss Julia’s Bake Shop
I’m reviewing Miss Julia’s Bake Shop – located in Brookfield, WI! I only have 7 months left in Milwaukee, so I’m trying to eat as many good things as possible — and to try as many new places as I can. Miss…
