Category Archives: Dessert

Penguin Cake with Amazing Vanilla Frosting

Posted on January 8, 2013 by annie

It was snow much fun making this Winter Onederland to celebrate my nephew Miles’ first birthday!  I was a little nervous with my friend Tim coming to join in the cake decorating fun, because let’s be honest, there is really … Continue reading →

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Caramel Popcorn

Posted on December 30, 2012 by annie

Italians eat lentils in celebration of the New Year.  The small round legumes resemble small coins and symbolize wealth and prosperity.  The more lentils you eat, the more wealth and prosperity you will experience in the coming year.  I love … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Lime Sorbet

Posted on July 15, 2012 by annie

For the love of blackberry…. and lime. It is a happy day, a true sign of summer, when berries dominate the fruit display at the grocery stores.  Hoards of strawberries, heaps of blueberries and mounds of raspberries, but blackberries?  Where … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Cake

Posted on February 12, 2012 by annie

Hello Kitty. Pink. Sparkly. Those were the instructions from my beautiful niece Elise for her 3rd birthday cake.  I should probably rearrange those instructions to reflect the true enthusiasm of Elise in her birthday cake request… Sparkly!  Pink!  Hello Kitty! … Continue reading →

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Batman and Iron Man Cake

Posted on October 12, 2011 by annie

I don’t consider myself a necessarily girly-girl.  I love to camp, spend time outdoors, watch baseball and hockey, listen to loud rock and roll, love crime shows, etc.  I have to admit, however, I seem to be missing the superhero … Continue reading →

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Homemade Vanilla Wafers

Posted on September 11, 2011 by annie

My loving, sweet, adorable husband does not like chocolate.  Under the circumstances, I believe it is even appropriate to say that he hates chocolate.  He dislikes chocolate so much that he does not eat anything with chocolate in it… except … Continue reading →

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Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

Posted on August 2, 2011 by annie

Ohhhh yes… homemade oatmeal cream pies!  You may be thinking… When was the last time I actually ate an oatmeal cream pie?!? or… Why would I want to bake a homemade version of a pre-packed vending machine snack?!? Just take … Continue reading →

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Robot Cake

Posted on June 21, 2011 by annie

I started drafting a few cake ideas for Robotto Otto’s first birthday when my husband Allen nonchalantly mentioned that I could not make a robot cake without some electronics!  My knowledge of circuits, however, ended with grade school science. Needless … Continue reading →

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Brown Butter Brownies

Posted on May 14, 2011 by annie

I owe my discovery of these amazing, chewy, fudgy, nutty, crispy and delicious brownies to vegetable stew!   The February Issue of Bon Appetit included an intriguing recipe for Lentil and Vegetable Stew with Kale.  With only two of us in … Continue reading →

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Racecar Cake

Posted on May 9, 2011 by annie

I saw a tutorial for these adorable racecar toppers, on the Cake Journal site, several weeks ago, and was ecstatic when Elliott decided he wanted a racecar cake for his birthday!  The tutorial is excellent!  I did not, however, have … Continue reading →

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