If there is one thing that sucks about being me, it’s that I cannot eat chocolate. I have a metabolic intolerance to it, which is like an allergy but, uh, messier (trying not to be gross here—just take my word for it). This is important to know because my intolerance increased as I aged, so […]
The Best Cupcake Recipe Ever
This is the easiest cupcake recipe you will ever try that will make you the go-to cupcake baker in your circle of friends. AND THERE ARE ONLY 6 INGREDIENTS. The nice thing about it is that you can also use this as a base for “fancier” cupcakes. It’s a great cake to try out flavored frostings […]
The Value of a Quarter
Summer break was barely a couple weeks along, but she had been begging for permission to run a lemonade stand since the bell rang on the last day of school. I agreed to Saturday afternoon, if it was sunny—not stifling—out. The day came and I followed through on my promise, despite not really being up for the labor, […]
Maple Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler
Yes, I’m aware that this is not a recipe blog. But I love dessert. And baking. And making up my own recipes. You’re welcome. Sometimes when I get a headache, I like to bake something sweet and hearty for myself. This weekend was full of icky head pain, and I happened to have some peaches […]
How to Make Cupcakes from a Box Mix
So many people have beautiful, simple recipes posted on Pinterest, that I thought I’d give it a try with my easy cupcake recipe. If you like it, please click the Pin It button located at the bottom and share on Pinterest so I can become internet famous. Enjoy! 1. Buy a box cake mix. You […]
Kim’s Mardi Gras Cupcakes With King Cake Frosting
A woman screamed my name across a crowded room tonight. These things happen. But this time? It was because of my cupcakes. No, I’m not speaking metaphorically. Those ‘cupcakes’ fell flat about 6 years ago, and the only screaming over them is in horror. This screaming was in delight. She was announcing to everyone at […]
Kim’s Butterscotch Sugar Cookie Bakes with Ice Cream
My friend recently told me that when she was living in California there was a place that made huge individual cookies you eat hot from the oven with a spoon. After recovering from the brain implosion of cookie lust that information caused my imagination, I began trying to figure out how I could create something […]