I can’t believe it is already the third week in August! I apologize to everyone for my silence in the virtual world these last couple of months. I have had a busy summer with little time for baking and even […]
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Grasshopper Cupcakes and Martha Stewart Book Giveaway
A couple of weeks ago we had a potluck at church. I always get excited for potlucks because they give me an opportunity to make a new dessert without having to worry about it sitting in my house and tempting […]
A Marriage Made in the Kitchen: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
If ever there were two flavors that were completely destined to be together, it is chocolate and peanut butter. In my opinion, they are such a perfect couple that they should never be allowed to separate. When I was recently […]
Enjoying the Fruits of Summer: Lemon Blackberry Cupcakes
I have been experimenting with a few different cupcake flavors and combinations over the last couple of weeks. I would love to tell you that everything I tried turned out incredible but, as with most of my experiments, I did […]
Aluminum (Iron) Chef America – The Party
Birthday parties are a big deal around our house, maybe too big of a deal since my girls usually start planning their next birthday party the day after the prior one is finished. As much fun as it is for […]
Fondant Daisy Tutorial
“He loves me… He loves me not… He loves me…” I can’t tell you how many times those flowers have lied to me. Despite their dishonest ways I do still love daisies. The first bouquet my husband, then boyfriend, ever […]
Late Summer Ladybug Cake and Cupcakes
Hello my fellow sugar fiends! Despite your suspicions, I have not dropped off from the face of the earth. It has been a super busy summer for our family, followed by a transition into our first year of homeschooling, leaving […]
We All Scream for Ice….Cake!
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” Does anyone else remember chanting that as a child? One of my favorite memories of summertime was the trips we made down to the local Dairy Queen for chocolate dipped […]
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes for your Valentine
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away so I have been trying to come up with a sweet treat to make for me and my Valentine. There are still several cupcakes left in my freezer from last week’s Battle […]
Battle of the Box Mixes
In just a few days the gridiron battle, known as the Super Bowl, will be underway at Cowboy’s Stadium. In the spirit of competition I have staged my own battle here in the Davis Kitchen. But, instead of football teams […]