Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies. Tangy and full of flavor, these are classic cookies for when the winter gets cold. They are great to decorate (royal icing, candies, etc.) or great to leave plan and dip in hot chocolate (if you haven’t tried that yet, you don’t know what you’re missing).    The Story It doesn’t quite feel like the holidays until you Continue Reading […]

Basic Royal Icing

This is your classic royal icing. It’s made the traditional way, using egg whites. It’s easy and fast to make, and it stiffens rock hard for detailed piping on cookies and perfect for gluing those gingerbread houses together.  The Story Not much of a story here. I’m just going to let it be known that Royal Icing isn’t used enough. It’s Continue Reading […]

Classic Rugelach

Just in time for Hanukkah. This is a recipe for some classic rugelach (with a little Mark touch, of course). Buttery and flakey dough, just a touch of apricot jam, a little bit of nuts, and some chocolate chips for a treat. Perfect for any occasion, and you can never eat just one of them. Yummmmm! The Story The Hanukkah season Continue Reading […]

6 Layer Carrot Butternut Squash Cake

Here’s a super-moist and super-delicious 6 layer carrot and butternut squash cake. The combination of flavors is perfect for the fall season, and so are the colors. Pair it with a light and fluffy buttercream icing, and you’ve got yourself a crowd-pleaser of a cake. Plus, with 4 cups of vegetables, you can tell yourself it’s healthy! The Story I Continue Reading […]

Basic Buttercream

This is your standard buttercream. Light and fluffy. Not too sweet. Perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and everything in between. Edit it as you like.  The Story I’m a big fan of constantly changing my icing. Depending on the cake, you should vary the icing. Maybe a cream cheese icing goes better with a certain type of cake, while a buttercream Continue Reading […]