Happy Homecoming Sugar Cookies!

Fall is by far my favorite time of year. The weather is cooler, the kids go back to school, hot cocoa abounds, the kids go back to school, there’s time for fun projects and did I mention the kids go back to school?! I do love my crazy kiddos, but it is nice to be […]

Arizona Sugar Cookies

I was grateful to spend time with these three lovely ladies – Jo and her two girls, and help them learn the art of decorating sugar cookies. We had a fun time together making cookies celebrating Arizona — the location for her youngest upcoming mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’re […]

My Favorite Sugar Cookie & Icing Recipes

I have fallen in love with baking and icing sugar cookies. I love a good challenge, and sugar cookies have filled that need. I’m made and iced several dozen and I learned a few tips along the way. I need to write a post with all of these tips, but for now, I’m going to […]

Lemon Curd Cream Puffs

When I was little I had a cream puff for the first time, and I was mesmerized. It was so puffy and light with a creamy center. I also love lemon and when I found this lemon curd recipe, I knew it was a keeper. Combine the delicate lightness of the cream puff with the […]

Lazy Girl’s Guide to French Macarons

I get asked all the time how do I make French macarons and is it doable. If you’ve ever checked out some of the tutorials online, you might have given up, they seem waaaaaaaay too complicated! But don’t worry, macarons don’t have to be. I’m done the research and put in the time experimenting, and […]