My Wilton Cupcake Cake

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If you don’t already know, I had the most wonderful opportunity to attend an event with Wilton.  It was three days of pure fun, not to mention a wonderful learning experience and I can’t thank them enough for inviting me.  I know you’ve seen those cakes, those creative masterpieces and what I learned while at… [Continue Reading]

Orange-Olive Oil Bundt Cake

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Recipe was submitted into February’s Food Challenge (2011) by Mary L. INGREDIENTS Nonstick baking spray with flour 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt 5 large eggs 3 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil Zest of three oranges 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed… [Continue Reading]

Cupcakes and Cakes with Wilton and Little Man

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When Wilton asked me to do a review, I had no idea all the wonderful goodies they would be sending would be so fabulous and make little man go CRAZY!! As a long time user of Wilton, I honestly knew this review would be biased because well, I have always loved them.   My son’s 4th… [Continue Reading]

Food Porn – Perfectly Sweet Cake – Chocolate, Caramel, Cool Whip oh my!

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oh.my.gosh.  I almost don’t have words to describe this cake. Actually, I don’t have words to describe it. It’s that good. I will tell you, that after we all had a piece, I went to do one load of laundry and within 10 minutes, 2 more pieces were gone. I’m not 100% of who the… [Continue Reading]

Last Cake Standing Challenge Winner, Mary Maher

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The winner of the Last Cake Standing challenge and $50,000 was Mary Maher who finished the challenge making a sweet 16 cake for the sextuplets. All three challengers making it to the end were deserving to be there and it was exciting to watch it unfold. I read through all the comments on my previous… [Continue Reading]

Food Network’s Last Cake Standing Challenge

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EDITED TO ADD: Mary Maher was the winner of the Last Cake Standing Challenge and the $50,000. Great cakes, great ladies and a fun challenge to watch! One Food Network shows I’m looking forward to checking out, is Last Cake Standing.  Have you seen the buzz?  The talent is unbelievable! LAST CAKE STANDING Food challenge! … [Continue Reading]

The Best Orange Pound Cake Ever

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Last week I made Lemon Bread, this week is Orange Pound Cake.  I’m sucker for pound cake anyways but wanted to try adding a little flavor to one. This was a hit to say the least and gone in about 30 seconds.  Would have been sooner but they had to pause and drink some milk… [Continue Reading]

Food Porn in a Package

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OMG, I just tasted the most delicious French Madeleines from Donsuemor today.  Finally, I have experienced food porn in a package!  I try various foods all the time but this one takes the cake….literally.  If you’re not familiar with these soft, moist, shell shaped cakes then you’re missing out!  They have crisp edges and the… [Continue Reading]

Icebox Cakes Cookbook, A Summer Favorite

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Warmer weather means less hot meals and more cool drinks, sandwhiches, and desserts.  A must have cookbook for the Summer season is Icebox Cakes!  OMG, this cookbook has some super yummy and very cool (literally) dessert recipes.  The Black Forest recipe is to die for!!!  Some of these desserts would be excellent to serve at… [Continue Reading]