Cranberry Bundt Cake

Isn’t that a beautiful cake? It was pretty tasty too. It took a little time to make but wasn’t difficult. CAKE 3 cups flour 2 cups fresh cranberries 1 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla … Continue reading

Easy Yule Log (using a cake mix)

So I decided to give a Yule Log a try for Christmas dessert this year and while it was not a total disaster, it didn’t go that great either. It developed a huge Grand Canyon size crack in it while cooling which made decorating a challenge. I did manage to get a nice swirl as … Continue reading

Corgi Gingerbread Dog House

I know Christmas is over but I had to document this adorable Wilton Corgi Gingerbread Dog House that my mom and dad sent me for Christmas because we all know how I feel about corgis, right? I mean, just look at that adorable sugar corgi, he’s the best. The kit came with everything you need … Continue reading

4 Ingredient No-Bake Peppermint Bark Cookies

This will be the easiest and possible yummiest treat you can make this holiday season! Highly recommend! 1 package Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers or 1 package Oreo Thins (I couldn’t find the wafers so I went with the Oreos) 1 – 2 bags Wilton Candy Melts, whatever flavor and color you like 1 package candy … Continue reading

Melted Snowmen

Started making Christmas neighbor treats yesterday and these were at the top of the list for all the kids. They are really easy, another good one to make with the kiddos! 1 bag Wilton White Candy Melts 1 bag Rolos, unwrapped 1 package candy eyes 1 package tiny candy carrots or Red Hots (I found … Continue reading

Pizza Candy Cane Crescent

This would make a great addition to your holiday table as an appetizer (or lunch or dinner but make 2 if it’s for dinner and more than a couple of people). I couldn’t get if off the parchment paper to get a cute picture so bummer but here it is and it was yummy. 1 … Continue reading

Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board

I got to make another dessert charcuterie board, this time for Christmas Book Group! Now if I could just find a job making dessert charcuterie boards, my life would be complete. I wanted to mix it up so it wasn’t exactly the same as the board for Bunco so I made a few things for … Continue reading

Christmas Stovetop Potpourri

Want your house to really smell like Christmas? Give this a try. I’ve hosted two Christmas gatherings at my house this season and got this going on the stove about an hour before each event started and it made the house smell so good and welcoming. And it’s so easy! 1 orange with rind, sliced … Continue reading