Words could not possibly express all of the sentiments I am feeling right at this moment. I, I just baked an apple pie. WAIT! I also made the pie crust. But, wait! This is the very first time I do both of those things. My first time baking a pie from scratch and it is …
Tag: Baking
Polvorones
Today is the day when I get in touch with my Puerto Rican roots. This cookie, this breathtaking, delicious, mouthwatering cookie is called Mantecaditos or Polvorones in Spanish. Polvorones are my favorite cookies, no question about it, and I’ll tell you why. This cookie tastes like friggin’ ice cream. It practically melts in your mouth …
Wilton Courses
Hey guys, so this is going to be a little different and if you have no interest in cake decorating or my ramblings then this is not the post for you. In the beginning of October, I took the very first Wilton cake decorating course at my local Michaels. To put it simply, IT WAS …
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Who doesn’t love food? I love food. I love preparing it. I love staring at it. I enjoy the enticing smells that emanate from it. Food is beautiful. Cooking, baking, the art of food preparation is something that I have been passionate about for years. Update: I officially have my own domain!
Butter Cookies
One of my favorite things about the holidays are butter cookies. Especially those festive butter cookies that come in the blue metal container with the bits of sugar on top? I love them. I love them with every fiber of my being! On that note, I ran into the kitchen and tried to make my …
Chocolate chip cupcakes
Let’s get real, I am a chocoholic, and every week is chocolate week. However, yesterday I simply had an idea for a delicious chocolate chip cupcake. As quickly as the idea came to me, I jumped on my baking horse and galloped into the kitchen. Oh, and I was not disappointed. So what can I …
Pumpkin Cake
I’ve just jumped onto the pumpkin bandwagon, and I’m taking all of you with me! I’ve been baking pumpkin pie since as far back as I can remember. It was my duty on Thanksgiving. I was the official pie baker. Unfortunately, this year, I will not be spending Thanksgiving with my family. However, with my …
Beer Bread
My husband is a man of many pleasures, one of which is food. He adores feeding his tummy all kinds of delicacies. He is usually not picky about his food nor has specific requests. He’ll just eat anything I give him! However, at his friend’s (Eric Wamsley) Fourth of July Bash his taste buds had …
Cream Puffs
Could you guys believe that I have never, ever had a cream puff? It’s true. It’s also very, very shameful and sad. This recipe did in fact, change my perspective in life. My mind was ablaze with the possibilities of this filing… After stuffing my face with filling, I decided I should make some yummy …
Apple Cake
Ladies and gentlemen, words cannot possibly express the excitement I feel right now. I, Melisa Robledo, baked an apple cake. Yes, an apple cake. No, I did not use canned apples. I did it! This was my first time baking anything with apples in it. Also, I cannot forget to mention that I probably wouldn’t …