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Honey Bun Cake

Coffee cake is one of my favorite things to make when I am entertaining. This super rich Honey Bun cake was a new creation in my kitchen and was fittingly named after the sticky cinnamon roll that is covered in … Continue reading

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Banana Crumb Muffins

I had a rainy day with nothing to do on the horizon. I put on a little Ella Fitzgerald on my laptop and headed into kitchen to spend the morning baking and thinking. I always do my best thinking in … Continue reading

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Baked Snickerdoodle Doughnuts

Baked donuts have become our family’s new way of celebrating all of the special occasions in our life and I couldn’t wait to share with you my snickerdoodle donut creation I made this week. These baked snickerdoodle donuts are a fun … Continue reading

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Rainbow Cake in a Jar with Cloud Frosting

If there is anything more fun than eating a rainbow in a jar than I don’t know what is. I have seen so many variations of this Rainbow Cake in a Jar floating around, but I was on a mission … Continue reading

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Frozen Hot Chocolates

  Looking for a fun Valentine’s Day treat to share with your children? How does an icy frozen hot chocolate drink sound for a fun after school treat with your favorite kids?  My kids were so excited to try these … Continue reading

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake With Warm Lemon Curd Sauce

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to showcase another fun dessert that you could share with those you love. I have to say that nothing says love like a pound cake and I wanted to dress my … Continue reading

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Red Velvet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Red velvet cake is a decadent little treat perfect to share for Valentine’s Day with someone you love.  I was excited to make my first red velvet cake this weekend.  We threw a party for a few of my husband’s … Continue reading

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Magnolia Bakery’s Vanilla Cupcakes

If there is one thing that I love it is cupcakes. Not just any cupcake though, it has to be a perfect balance of flavors for me. In my opinion, the word’s most perfect vanilla cupcake resides at Magnolia Bakery … Continue reading

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Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows

Photographed by- Kristen at Dine & Dish  Homemade marshmallows have been on my cooking bucket list for three years now. Making peppermint flavored marshmallows sounded far more intimidating that the process actually was and after making my first batch … Continue reading

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Splendidly Homemade Magazine

Today I am excited to share with you a fun  online magazine that you can enjoy all winter long. Splendidly Homemade Magazine is a beautifully designed magazine filled with great tutorials and pictures showcasing some amazing bloggers crafting and sharing … Continue reading

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