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Chocolate Cake Doughnuts

Chocolate Cake Doughnuts

04.30.14 in basic recipes, sugar & spice 4 Comments

Is it Doughnut, or Donut? My initial thought?  Who cares… can we all stop information-cramming and just appreciate a yummy moment in life?  2.7 seconds later and my “I must know” brain kicks in… I immediately drive 15 miles to the nearest public library, make my way to the card catalog and begin my search … Continue reading →

SIMPLE Crusty Bread [aka sleepy bread]

SIMPLE Crusty Bread [aka sleepy bread]

01.17.14 in basic recipes, sugar & spice 1 Comment

I’m going to call this stuff “sleepy bread” because unlike most other yeast-based recipes [insert short video of me rolling my eyes while having to get off of the couch 37 times, every 20 minutes, to punch down the dough, or knead it on a heavily floured surface which always means counter sweeping and floor … Continue reading →

Piping & Flooding Sugar Cookies

Piping & Flooding Sugar Cookies

05.31.13 in baking tips, basic recipes, sugar & spice 2 Comments

This is another “basics” post, if decorating cookies is your thing…or will be your thing.  Once you find the way that works for you (your groove thang), the possibilities are endless.  Sort of like learning to write… learn to write and you are free to create, create, create.  Same idea here, except you can eat … Continue reading →

Almond Vanilla Sugar Cookie – THE Basic Cookie Dough Recipe

Almond Vanilla Sugar Cookie – THE Basic Cookie Dough Recipe

05.23.13 in basic recipes, sugar & spice 3 Comments

It doesn’t have to be complicated, it just has to be good. Well who the heck just wants “good?”  WE WANT AWESOME. And that is exactly what these are.  Better, though.  Much better.  It’s been a while since I’ve been back here, and although I feel compelled to shout out a bunch of excuses that … Continue reading →

Delish Salted Caramel Sauce

Delish Salted Caramel Sauce

01.10.13 in basic recipes, sugar & spice Leave a comment

     It’s been another giant milestone in life for myself and my family as we welcomed another new little life.  Therefore, life as I knew it prior to his arrival, was put on the back burner.   By “knew it,” I mean life that revolved, even loosely, around a schedule.  I was able to … Continue reading →

Royal Icing {for writing and flooding}

Royal Icing {for writing and flooding}

10.24.12 in basic recipes, sugar & spice 1 Comment

Bless you dear royal icing.  Another one of those basic recipes you must have in your recipe book.  This specific icing tastes yum, holds up well and is perfect for any task you may assign to it.  Think of it as that perfect lip gloss that you can always throw on in a pinch when … Continue reading →

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