Hey Bestie! If you’ve been here before, you know we make a lot of royal icing transfers around here. And one of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, “What is the best surface...
Read MoreHey Bestie! As a cookie coach who works with thousands of aspiring cookiers every day, I’m tackling one of the biggest misconceptions about royal icing cookie decorating. One of the most frequently asked questions I...
Read MoreHey Bestie! The latest class in the Baking Bestie Academy has launched and I hope you’re as excited as I am! This hauntingly beautiful cookie class is a fun twist on a Halloween cookie set....
Read MoreHey Bestie! You don’t need a drawer full of expensive gadgets to decorate beautiful cookies! After years of decorating thousands of cookies, I’ve learned which cookie decorating tools are actually worth having. And honestly, the...
Read MoreHey Bestie! I heard your feedback and hunkered down to publish Your Big Book of Royal icing Transfers Volume 3 sooner than planned! I’m so excited to share it with you and besties who have...
Read MoreHey Bestie! One of the most frequently asked questions I’ve received over the years is how to prevent the dreaded royal icing blob at the beginning and ends of piped lines. I think it’s safe...
Read MoreHey Bestie! I think it’s safe to say every cookier has encountered a royal icing crater at least once. And some cookiers are plagued with these little buggers regularly. It’s one of the unfortunate pitfalls...
Read MoreHey Bestie! If you’ve struggled with color bleed, cratering, pitting or other icing issues, the most common culprit is actually the structure of your icing. One of the biggest misconceptions in the cookie world is...
Read MoreHey Bestie! If you’ve been here before, you know I LOVE to give you options. Techniques, packaging, recipes, you name it, there’s almost always ways to make things better or easier. Which is why I’m...
Read MoreHey Bestie! Whether you’re just exploring the idea of using a projector for cookie decorating or already have one, I’m sharing tips, tricks and tried-and-true guidance to get the most out of using a projector....
Read MoreHey Bestie! When most cookiers think about packaging their cookies, they automatically default to individually bagging each cookie. And while that absolutely makes sense a lot of the time, it’s not the only option or...
Read MoreHey Bestie! I haven’t been this excited in a long time. And not because this is the culmination of a million hours, but because I’m excited to support you in a whole new way! For...
Read MoreHey Bestie! One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is how to properly store your royal icing. So today I’m sharing all the tips and tricks to preserve and extend the life of...
Read MoreHey Bestie! After years of making these incredible cookies, I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to share this with you! Maybe because there’s always a great debate between people who LOVE almond...
Read MoreHey Bestie! Starting or operating a cookie business is exciting, but talent alone won’t make it profitable. Most cookie businesses don’t struggle because of bad cookies, but they struggle because of bad business decisions. I’ve...
Read MoreHey Bestie! I’ve heard your requests and pleas, for help in planning, tracking and organizing all your baking and your life! Which is why I’m thrilled to finally be able to introduce you to My...
Read MoreHey Besties! 2026 is upon us and if you have a home bakery, I bet you’re hoping for your best year yet! But let me drop a truth bomb…you may be a magician in the...
Read MoreHey Bestie! I’m so excited to share one of my favorite techniques with you! And I think you’ll be shocked at how simple making cross stitch cookies can be! But that’s what I’m all about...
Read MoreHey Bestie! Being in the thick of the holiday baking season, I’m tackling one of my most frequently asked questions! How do you create stunning, vivid royal icing colors? Many cookiers are spending hours and...
Read MoreHey Bestie! Tis the season for baking beautiful cookies with a world of different flavoring options. Whether you love the traditional flavors or want to set your cookies apart from the rest, you have no...
Read MoreHey Besties! My third and final gift guide of the season is here and it’s a fun one! My stocking stuffers for bakers guide always presents a fun challenge for me because this year, everything...
Read MoreHey Besties! I’m excited to share our 2025 ultimate gift guide for bakers with you! I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time compiling all of my favorite products and tools that I swear by and...
Read MoreHey Besties! The season has finally come when we can create our wish lists to feed our cookie decorating wants and needs! Or if you’re like me, you do a fair amount of your own...
Read MoreAlright Besties, at the risk of ruffling some feathers, we’re diving into this topic today! As your Bestie, I always give it to you straight and we’re backed by science on this. We’re delving into...
Read MoreHey Bestie! I’m so excited to be able to share this post with you and I hope you love it too! In recent months, I’ve started making and using more lace in my cookie designs...
Read MoreHey Bestie! I’m excited to be able to tackle a frequently asked question today! If you’ve wanted to make cookies using an embossed rolling pin, now is the time to bust that baby out! If...
Read MoreHey Bestie! After several months of bright summery designs, so many of us are ready for Halloween baking season! And I love how Halloween designs have evolved so much over the last few years. We’re...
Read MoreHey Bestie! I’ve recently had a spike in requests for more help with stenciling techniques and options, so here we are! I LOVE using stencils and there are SO many fabulous ways they can be...
Read MoreHey Bestie! So the way I dip the bottoms of my cookies in chocolate has blown people’s minds! And that’s exactly why I love sharing my baking and decorating tips with you! I’m all about...
Read MoreHey Bestie! I’m over the moon excited to share with you Featured Bakers 2.0! Highlighting home bakeries you need to know! Supporting and helping amazing home bakers is actually the heartbeat of my website and...
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