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If you’re a fan of Starbucks’s lemon loaf like I am, you are going to love this copycat! It’s tender, tangy and full of lemony goodness. One of my favorite flavors of summer (and any time of the year) is lemon. I love anything sour, tangy and refreshing. And every time I’m grabbing something at […]
Summer is almost here! That means barbecues, bonfires, and s’mores! And these s’mores bars are the perfect summer snack. If you don’t have a fire going or want to feed a crowd, throw these easy bars together and call it a day! A buttery graham cracker crust, classic Hershey Bars and perfectly toasted marshmallows…these are […]
Simple, warm and sweet – these snickerdoodle cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting check all the boxes. We love a good cinnamon dessert around here. It’s so comforting and pairs well with almost every other flavor. I love snickerdoodle cookies, and thought “why not toss this into a cupcake?” Now here we are! You are […]
It’s gettin’ hot out there! The past few days have been around 90°F – phew! I know if I’m hot, then my pup is hot, too. I wanted to make him something simple and yummy to help keep him cool during these kinds of days. And these blueberry yogurt dog treats are the perfect snack! […]
These Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars are perfect for breakfast or as a snack! No mixer required, and takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. They couldn’t be easier! I had a craving for something sweet. fruity and crunchy. I love anything with a crumble topping, and when I saw the jars of raspberry jam at […]
The first time I had Magnolia Bakery’s Banana Pudding pudding was on a work trip to Boston. I didn’t even know they had a location in Chicago only a few minutes from my job at the time, but after trying this for the first time I wish I had! It was light, fluffy and had […]
Does anyone else have a picky dog? Toby only likes certain textures, has a beef intolerance and is moody, apparently? So, when I made these Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits for the first time, I held my breath when I let him try one. Followed him to his designated treat-eating spot (which is the living room […]
When I decided to write this post a few weeks ago, I knew there would be a lot of information out there. There is seemingly an infinite number of different flours, I swear. Once I really started to dig in and do some research, I was floored by how much there was to know! One […]
Why did it take me so long to discover my love for almond extract?! This vanilla almond bundt cake was born out of a craving for something dense, soft and loaded with almond flavor. It took me a surprisingly long time to finally try baking with almond extract, and when I finally did I was […]
Even a seasoned baker has mixed up these two before. The result is ugly and not at all tasty, but it happens! To hopefully help you avoid making this mistake, I’m going to cover all the FAQ’s – how are baking soda and baking powder different? Can I substitute one for the other? How do […]
My goal here is to provide basic techniques, knowledge and recipes to give you the confidence to bake delicious treats from scratch!
