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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you want to give your honey a special treat, how about a restaurant-worthy dessert right out of your own kitchen? And it’s easier than you think. You’ll love these elegant and luxurious desserts so much, you might just make them for yourself! Mini Molten Lava Cakes This recipe is a simple way … Read More

School can be a piece of cake, especially when you get to learn to bake with me! That’s just what I’ll be doing at East Tennessee State University in my class, Let Them Eat Cake: Part 1. Together, we’ll make all sorts of cake, from simple layer cakes like I share below, plus pound cake, red velvet, cupcakes, angel food, birthday … Read More

Every year at our house, we like to try at least one new goodie or cookie to add to our family favorites. If you’re like us, then you might like to give my personal favorite a try: the Kolachke. This Polish feast cookie tastes like a mini Danish with its buttery crust, jam filling, and vanilla glaze top. To make … Read More

Christmas is just around the corner! Soon, the kids will be off from school and we’ll be counting down the days until Christmas morning. Here’s a few tips to make some memories with your kids this holiday season. Mosiac Cookies I saw this idea recently and thought it was great! Just take your favorite sugar cookie dough (even store bought will … Read More

Here are two casseroles that are perfect for Christmas morning; they’re packed with flavor, and all you have to do is take them out of the fridge and pop them into the oven! With their dry bread chunks and egg custard soak, they’re designed to set overnight in your refrigerator and bake the next day. With one being savory and … Read More

Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is here! On Black Friday, I shared on Daytime Tricities some ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers, along with some cocoa ideas for Christmas. What’s better than a hot cup of cocoa? A BAKED hot cup of cocoa! This little cake-in-a-cup is truly delicious. As a baker, flavor is my priority, and honestly, this little cake … Read More

Thanksgiving Day Tips The Super Bowl of Cooking is just around the corner: Thanksgiving! For some people, it’s the one day of the year they dust off their cook books and sweep the cobwebs from the spice cabinet. For nearly all of us, it’s probably the biggest meal we’ll prepare this year, and the addition of out of town family … Read More

  Here’s some simple and fun ideas sure to have your kids howling this Halloween, as seen on Daytime Tri-Cities on WJHL Channel 11. BooBerry Brew and the Green Goblin Smoothies Get some nutrition into those tummies before they get stuffed with candy! Halloween is a perfect time to ‘dare’ the kids into trying new things, especially when they have … Read More

What do you do when your oven ‘dies’ and you have to come up with some desserts…and fast? That’s what happened to me recently. (I’d love to get on my soap box and complain about how they don’t make appliances like they used to, how useless warranties are, why does it cost SO MUCH to fix things nowadays, etc., but … Read More

Here in the Mountain South, it’s apple season! Our area orchards are full of ripe, juicy apples just waiting to be picked. And these family-owned operations also serve up some tasty apple-filled treats. After a recent trip to a high country orchard with my family, I was inspired to bring the flavors of the orchard to my kitchen. I hope … Read More