Happy winter! I live in Wisconsin and find the months of January through March to be the most depressing time of year. The holidays are over. Summer is still months and months away. There’s really not much to look forward…
Archives for January 2011
Red Velvet Cupcakes
My friend Beth had a birthday last week — and she loves red velvet! This was my second batch of cupcakes. The first batch was an epic, hilarious fail. I used the Pioneer Woman’s recipe the first time around, and…
Rainbow Star Cookies
Happy Friday, everyone. :) Just a quick post with a repeat recipe. Have a great weekend! Omi’s Sugar Cookies 2 cups butter 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon salt 6 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup…
Star Cookie Christmas Tree
I know, I know, I know. Christmas is over. I really wanted to make this tree, so I did. A few weeks late. :) I bought the star cookie cutter set from Crate & Barrel. I made two cookies for…
Reindeer Cupcakes
Another late Christmas baking project! Better late than never, right? I was inspired to make these after my co-worker, Vicki, gave me a magazine clipping that featured similar cupcakes. Here’s how I made them.. 1. Bake cupcakes of your choosing….
On Wisconsin
I am a University of Wisconsin alum and graduate student, so I was thrilled to see my team go to the Rose Bowl this year. Unfortunately, we lost to TCU! I had grandiose plans of making cupcakes with buttercream roses….
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Happy New Year! I’ve been home on winter break and haven’t had much time for baking — it’s funny how you get distracted by a million other things. But here’s a great cookie recipe. My mom loves anything lemon or…
