I recently had the privilege of connecting with Aimee Birdwell, of Birdwell Bakery, who’s warm, southern accent is as sweet as her custom baked goods! Busy wife and mom of two young children in Lafayette,...
Read MoreDoes anyone else have sweet, summer memories that include orange creamsicles? Maybe it’s just me and my sweet tooth but I LOVE that creamy orange flavor! And why did they always seem better from the...
Read MoreHey Besties! This is a topic that I receive a lot of inquiries about year-round, but especially when the holiday season is upon us! We all want to ensure the cookies we make stay as...
Read MoreHey Besties! We’re coming up on graduation party season which is a VERY busy baking time! I know my daughter’s bakery has several graduation parties on the calendar! Almost every graduating senior has a party...
Read MoreLet’s face it, we live in a crazy, social media world where influencers are born every day and lives change with a viral video! And then there’s Grace Fredericks, of Gracie Mae Cookie Co, who...
Read MoreWhen people start making decorated sugar cookies, they tend to think “sugar, eggs, butter, cookie cutters…this shouldn’t be too expensive”. And if you are a hobby baker, you can keep your investment lower, depending on...
Read MoreHaving many ancestors and family that have served in the military, Memorial Day always has a special place in my heart. To all who have worn the uniform and those who have made the ultimate...
Read MoreHey Besties! Today we’re going dish on some royal icing coloring tips! Sometimes when I go to my local bakery supply store, I just have to smile at all the coloring options we have! Well,...
Read MoreAt the heart of why I write special pieces about Featured Bakers, is to celebrate their talents, gifts and to inspire others. Life is short, it’s precious, and I encourage you to spend it doing...
Read MoreWe’ve all heard that “presentation is everything” and when you’re a cottage baker, it is SO IMPORTANT! Home bakeries are in a unique position to set themselves apart, show how professional their businesses are while...
Read MoreI’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t LOVE a delicious cake pop! I mean, moist cake and frosting covered in chocolate or candy coating?! What’s not to love! And with endless design options, you’re only...
Read MoreIf you’re familiar with my blog, you know I LOVE playing with fun flavor combinations! Honestly, as yummy as they are, if you only make vanilla sugar cookies, you and your customers are missing out!...
Read MoreI’m thrilled to be bringing you our first Featured Baker from Canada, specifically Bradford, Ontario! I’ll admit, I’m a bit of a fangirl of Liza Langford, owner and gifted artist of SugarGal Cookies. I’ve admired...
Read MoreHey Besties! Surely you’ve seen BEAUTIFUL baked goodies glimmering with gold, silver, other metallic finishes, right? I know, me too! They are so fancy and really elevate the look of your treats! However, did you...
Read MoreHey Besties! Today I’m sharing a technique known as cookie brush embroidery! A big part of this blog is to encourage people to try new things, find what works best for them and create their...
Read MoreSometimes when I’m eating a sugar cookie, I wonder, “is there anything better than a sugar cookie?” And then I remember there are CAKE POPS! While a lot of my blog is dedicated to decorated...
Read MoreThis week I’m thrilled to celebrate and promote fellow Minnesota baker, Jenny Geier, owner of Some Like It Hot and Gluten Free, of Byron, MN, just outside Rochester. When Jenny was diagnosed with Celiac disease...
Read MoreIt seems most people have a love/hate relationship with Marshmallow Peeps! My mom LOVES Peeps, but I despise them! But I sure love just about anything else marshmallow. ☺ And what’s not to love about...
Read MoreI LOVE playing with fun flavors in the kitchen and when you’re looking for light, crisp, refreshing lemon sugar cookies, this is the recipe for you! The recipe is no-chill, no-spread, easy to roll-out and...
Read MoreConsidering opening a Cottage Baking Business but wondering if you’ll be successful in making sales? Or maybe you already have a business and you’re looking for more ways to grow your customer base. These are...
Read MoreOur newest Featured Baker is a shining example of following your heart, your passion and creating a life by design! Stacey Leick, Cottage Baker and Owner of Buttered Marshmallow of Omaha, Nebraska, made a decision...
Read MoreIn other posts I have talked about how your scribe is your best friend in decorating sugar cookies and while I still stand by that, a dehydrator is making a run for that #1 spot!...
Read MoreI don’t know what it is about bunny butt cookies and cake pops, but they are so darn cute, always great sellers and customer favorites! With Easter coming soon, a huge holiday for baked goods,...
Read MoreHey Besties! If you decorate sugar cookies, you’re inevitably dealt with royal icing craters…ugh, the dreaded craters! It is incredibly frustrating when you’ve worked so hard on your cookies only for the icing to collapse...
Read MoreI’m always so excited to share every new, Featured Baker with you in my attempt to share their stories with the world. After all, this was the seed that started this whole blog. There are...
Read MoreHey Besties! It’s a common question in our cookie decorating world. Can you freeze cookies with royal icing? And the answer is YES, absolutely! And there are actually many reasons why you may want or...
Read MoreHey Besties! If you’ve already seen THESE easy St Patrick’s Day cookies, which utilize more traditional icing techniques, I’m excited to offer a fun twist today! Or if you haven’t mastered (or are just bored...
Read MoreHey Besties! We all grew up with vanilla extract in the pantry and used it as a staple in all baked goods. With good reason, vanilla extract smells and tastes amazing! But did you know...
Read MoreDo you ever meet someone and you’re just in awe of their ambition and how much they are able to accomplish in a day? Well get ready, because our newest Featured Baker, Kaitlyn Axtell, has...
Read MoreI know what you are thinking…”St Patrick’s Day cookies?! Bestie, we haven’t even celebrated Valentine’s Day yet!” I know, I get it! However, bakers gotta plan! 😊 Just like Target puts swimsuits out in Jan,...
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