I feel like I owe macaroons an apology. Ever since the dainty, fancy macarons hit the scene in a big way, coconut macaroons took at backseat in my kitchen. The[...]

I love that succulents are so popular right now. My mom always had plants around the house...kalanchoes in baskets, big ferns in tall wicker planters, and[...]

We all know traditional Texas Sheet Cake, or at least I hope we all know it. My hips know it well. A soft, thin cake topped with a warm fudge and pecan icing[...]

World Changers. You meet one and you know it. My friend Kristen is one of those people. Kristen of the blog, We are THAT Family ...and of Mercy House Global[...]

You know how football food is all meaty, and spicy, and cheesy, and heavy? Don't get me wrong...I've never met a Frito Chili Pie I didn't like, but what about[...]

I've been a reader and fan of Kristan's blog for years, and am lucky enough to count her as a friend. Kristan writes the hilarious Confessions of a Cookbook[...]

I'm going to admit something to you. I sometimes get crushes on chefs. Not like the crush I had on C. Thomas Howell in junior high, but "oh my gosh, how did[...]

What's better than a polka dot, monogrammed pumpkin cookie? How about a DOUBLE-DECKER , polka dot, monogrammed pumpkin cookie? What if I told you that this is[...]

Happy All Saints' Day!!! Ever since making these cookies for All Saints' Day a few year ago, I've wanted to try my hand at making actual saint cookies...piped[...]

It all started with a sketch... No, wait. It all started with the designs from these felt dolls . Then, the sketch. Today, I'm going to walk you through the[...]

I told you if I did all of the saint cookies in one post it would be 5 miles long. So, here is part two of the all saints' cookie tutorial... ... St.Therese of[...]

Just nine? I know...this list could be 100 ideas, easy. Here are 9 ideas for the cookie decorator in your life. These are a few little things that she may not[...]

If you're looking for a cut-out sugar cookie recipe for your holiday baking, birthday parties, baby showers, wedding favors, you name it...you've found it.[...]

Guys, I've had this cookie cutter for YEARS. It intimidated me. Every year after Christmas I would think to myself, "next year, I'll use that cutter." And, the[...]

I'm so embarrassed that I haven't posted one of these since SEPTEMBER!!! Ack! Will you forgive me if I tell you that I was working on a little (big) project[...]