Published on Sunday, October 23, 2011 by caryn
There is something about the cooler weather and shorter days that gets me in the baking mood. It's been quite dreary here in Southern California, which means it's really the perfect weather to bake! I ventured to make traditional cupcakes and cookies this weekend, which I'm certain my husband is quite happy about, given my recent delve into the world of vegan cookin... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by caryn
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Last month, I introduced you to Punch. Cut. Decorate! Wilton's innovative and super easy way to decorate cakes! With a variety of punches and cutting tools, edible paper, and a cake as your canvas, you don't need to be a professional decorator to create something amazing.
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Published on Saturday, April 23, 2011 by caryn
Celebrations are important in our family. Despite the fact that we believe Easter is much more than bunnies and eggs, my husband and I still strive to create meaningful memories surrounding each holiday, no matter how minor it is. Because our children are still little, our projects need to be easy to make in a short amount of time.
Some of our favorite DIY proj... Read More »
Published on Friday, April 15, 2011 by caryn
In my younger, single years, I enjoyed scrap-booking. But because it's one of those hobbies that take precision, commitment, and time, I completed my last book on our family travels before I even met my husband. And while it's been many years since I've sat down to tell a story through photos, I still remember some of the basic techniques.
Wilton, the industry le... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by caryn
Peppermint Bark is one of those gourmet delicacies that look like they take a lot of time and effort, but don't. Peppermint Bark is simply comprised of two layers of chocolate...dark and white with a little peppermint thrown in the mix.
Wilton's Holiday Peppermint Bark Kit includes everything you need to make six Snowflake-shaped treats, complete with wrapping an... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by caryn
For the last two months, I've been keeping a little secret about one of Wilton's latest products! Now, you can make your own sweets on a stick with Wilton's new line of products designed to help you make cake and cookie pops.
Pops make the perfect treat or favor for birthdays, weddings, and more. While I typically think of cake pops, you can actually create coo... Read More »
Published on Friday, September 24, 2010 by caryn
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Since we're in the spooky spirit, last week my son and I decided to decorate our Halloween Cookie House. My son still talks about the Gingerbread House we decorated last year! Since he's still young, we opted for pre-baked and pre-assembled version, although Wilton d... Read More »
Published on Monday, August 30, 2010 by caryn
I always look at store-bought cakes with their intricate designs and wonder how much training and practice it takes to achieve such artistry. Last month, we celebrated my son's third birthday, and I set out to make and decorate his cake for the first time. Given the fact that it was my first second attempt at cake decorating, and I had to ensure all of the ingredi... Read More »
Published on Thursday, August 5, 2010 by caryn
A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated my son's 3rd birthday at our local zoo. If you were following my tweets, you saw my attempts to do something I've never done for either of my children...bake and decorate a birthday cake. The interesting thing about the cake I made for my son was that it was Vegan. Baking a Vegan cake in a Cars cake pan was easier than I th... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 by caryn
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This weekend, we have almost 30 people getting together for my son's 3rd birthday party. The theme is Disney/Pixar Cars and I'm going to attempt to do something I've never done before...bake AND decorate his cake from scratch. While I was in Chicago last month, I picked up ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by caryn
This week, I'm in the Windy City with 6 other bloggers learning all about the fine art of cake decorating! Stay tuned...I'll be in "class" all day and hope to share lots of tips and tricks!
The ultra hip and modern Aloft Hotel
Emilie and Shannon
Tanya getting her tech on
Christine rockin' her baby bump
Cake decorators in training
Wilton invited... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 by caryn
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My aspirations of baking for Christmas won't be fulfilled this year. But I have a very good excuse. Instead, my family and husband will be busy cooking and baking this holiday season. There are many critical aspects that go into an excellent cake. While the recipe and... Read More »