Maple Brown Sugar Madeleines
I had tea with with a well mannered hedgehog once on a crisp fall day. He brought me a tiny bouquet of flowers, which I placed in a small jam jar filled with water. He said the delightful maple scent of these Madeleines reminded him of...Read more...
Pumpkin Cake
This perfect pumpkin cake brings back so many memories. The tender, moist texture reminds me of the pumpkin cake bars I used to make in junior high. I got the treasured bar recipe from an old children’s cookbook. I lent the cookbook to a neighbor and...Read more...
Pumpkin Pasties
Even though there’s a heatwave where I live at the moment, I’m dreaming about all the delicious fall treats I’ll be baking this year. Let’s look forward to cool, crisp weather, the smell of pumpkin or apples baking in the oven and sipping a warm mug of something spicy while we wait for...Read more...
Apple Spice Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
These Apple Spice Cookies were one of my most popular cookies last fall so I decided to bring them back a little early this year. I'm definitely not the type of person to be drinking pumpkin spice lattes in 90º weather in the middle of August, but...Read more...
Blueberry Donut Holes with Homemade Blueberry Sugar
If you landed here from one of my social media accounts, welcome! I'm really glad you're here. I love to create fun, pretty and sweet treats like these delicious blueberry donut holes! The thing that really makes these special is the...Read more...
Pineapple Scones with Cream Cheese Icing
I had pineapple smoothies two days in a row. There's something so vibrant and refreshing about pineapple. It feels sunny and tropical. Should scones ever feel sunny and tropical? I'm going to say...Read more...
Little Strawberry Charlotte
Meet Little Strawberry Charlotte. She understands summer. She knows it’s hot outside and you don’t want to turn on your oven. She knows you don’t need...Read more...
Lavender White Chocolate Scones
If you headed over here from TikTok or Instagram, welcome! Most of my recipes can be found here. I share some recipes in the caption on Instagram reels and some recipes are written in text on TikTok videos. I Iearned my lesson when...Read more...
Lemon Scones
Yellow is the color of happiness and sunshine. These adorable Lemon Scones will bring you a burst of lemony brightness even on the grayest day. The pretty, vibrant yellow sparkling sugar adds a...Read more...
Strawberries & Cream Tarts
May is when I get to pull out all of my summery recipes. These pretty little Strawberries & Cream Tarts remind me of a summer day. The kind of day when you're outside enjoying the sunshine and you're craving a...Read more...
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Crinkle cookies, also known as crackle cookies, have been around for a very long time. The pretty, crispy, cracked exterior and the soft, moist interior are what we love about them! There’s definitely no shortage of recipes for crinkles out there, everything from chocolate to red velvet. I noticed a new wave of interest in lemon crinkles on social media. I even saw an audacious cookie company selling lemon crinkles for...Read more
Lilac Vanilla Mini Cakes
Once upon a time, there was a little black bear who woke up from a long nap. As she stretched, she felt her tummy growl. She ventured into the morning sunshine and smelled something sweet. She sniffed the air, following the sweet fragrance until she came upon a...Read more...
Raspberry Rose Shortbread Cookies
I don’t think I’ve ever created a recipe that delighted all of my senses as much as these cookies. If you decide to embark on this journey, you’ll start with... Read more...
Strawberries & Cream Profiteroles
Hear me out. Imagine you’re in a beautiful room, reclining on a plush velvet chaise lounge. There’s a dainty table nearby. On the table is a cake pedestal with a little pyramid of small, perfectly plump, pink pastries. They’re filled with sweet, luscious strawberry cream. And... Read more...
Raspberry Lemonade Brownies
Here is the lemon brownie enlightenment no one asked for, brought to you by the self proclaimed lemon brownie expert, yours truly! We all know what a... Read more...
Blueberry Earl Grey Tarts
These Blueberry Earl Grey Tarts have three individual components, which, when combined together, are absolutely delicious. I experimented with each separate component of this recipe until... Read more...
Mini Orange Olive Oil Cakes
Ever since a certain celebrity cut a hole from the middle of her favorite olive oil cake back in 2020, the internet has been obsessed with olive oil cakes. I must confess that I was...Read more...
Vintage Chocolate Cake with the Best Chocolate Frosting
If you love chocolate cake, this is the post for you! Chocolate cake is one of the best comfort foods there is. I've tasted many over the years, but my all time favorite was one I had growing up. I've spent years trying to...Read more...
Dark Chocolate Strawberry Marble Cookies
To the indecisive German baker who invented marble cake, I thank you! Marble cake, sampler platters and tasting flights are the perfect solution for those times when you...Read more...
Strawberry Sugar Hearts
I’ve always been enamored by sugar cubes. You can’t help but feel fancy dropping a lump of sugar or two into your teacup. Flavored sugar formed into cute shapes is so fancy, I may faint. Someone please get the smelling salts! Pardon me while I google...Read more...
Strawberry Shortcake Crumble Muffins
Have you noticed the strawberry shortcake crumble topping trend? I noticed many people sharing various versions of the crumble recipe all over Tiktok. I've seen the topping on cake, cupcakes and countless other desserts. Most people seem to make it using strawberry gelatin mix and... Read more...
Maple Pecan Brownies
Pecan pie was my mom’s favorite, but she didn’t bake pies, so I always used to bake her one for Thanksgiving. One year, I made a chocolate version. It was delicious, but let’s just say it wasn’t...Read more...
Lavender Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Honey Buttercream
Lavender and honey go so well together. Bees know it, fairies know it, princesses know it. The flavor combination is so delightful in these cookies, that I decided to share them with you. In addition to the delicious, compatible flavors...Read more...
Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies
We've all heard our parents telling their childhood stories of walking miles to school and suffering worse hardships than we ever had to. My mom used to tell me stories like that, but she had a...Read more...
Fairy Tale Meringue Cookies
Sometimes we need a little magic in our lives. These pretty, dainty meringue cookies sparked a bit of magic in my life that I want to share with you. It started when I washed some beautiful little violas. Watching them float in a bowl of clear water was positively therapeutic. After pressing and weighing them down with a heavy book overnight, the reveal...Read more...
Pumpkin Spice Mini Loaves with Caramel Filling
In early September, I saw someone announce the fall season on social media. In addition to people pointing out that it was too early for the announcement, the word police... Read more...
Fairy Puffs
My dad used to take me on walks in the woods to look for fairy rings when I was a child. I wanted to see a real fairy so badly! I got a book about fairies, hoping to learn more about them. Fairies love... Read more...
Happy Jam Tarts
We've all needed a little cheering up at times, especially this past past year. These cute, happy tarts won't take your problems away, but they can certainly make you smile, especially if... Read more...
Cherry Blossom Cookies
Each spring, I look forward to the sight and fragrance of beautiful botanical blooms, especially cherry blossoms. Inspired by the beautiful pink trees, I baked some cherry blossom cookies just in time for... Read more...
Marshmallow Mudslide Cookies
Have you ever had mudslide cake? It's a deliciously messy chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and marshmallows, also known as Mississippi mud cake. I saw one covered in a layer of marshmallow fluff and it made its way into my dreams. I woke up with the inspiration to make a cookie version of the gooey mudslide cake. Read more...
Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing and Candied Blood Orange Slices
Every winter, when blood oranges come back in season, I start keeping an eye out for them at grocery stores and farmers markets. This year was different. I’ve been at home, having my groceries delivered instead of perusing the local produce aisles. If you’ve been entrusting strangers to do your shopping like I have, then you know Read more...