I like to try new recipes and I saw this recipe for a Christmas Candy Cane Cake on a blog called Preppy Kitchen the other day. It looked really pretty.It was a delicious moist looking cake, riddled with pockets of crushed candy cane and topped with a peppermint icing and more crushed candy canes. In the description of the cake, it promised to have pockets of candy cane liquid throughout, that popped in your mouth when you bit into it. Having baked the cake now, I think that was a bit of an exaggeration, although I do have to say, that despite that, it is a very good cake! It's basically a very easy cake. Super-moist and filled with lovely vanilla flavor. ...
This delicious, pull-apart Monkey Bread recipe is one that is a favorite for holiday and weekend mornings. Everyone will be happy! If you like to make things homemade without shortcuts, then you’re going to like this recipe. It takes a bit of time because you’re going to be making homemade dough (instead of using frozen rolls or refrigerated biscuits). But it’s all worth it in the end. This Monkey Bread is one ooey, gooey, wonderful breakfast treat! This pull-apart bread is a sweet treat that is so special to my family. I love to make it around special times like on Christmas morning or on a birthday. The best part? This is not a difficult (homemade) monkey bread recipe. It’s...
This post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. I've been baking gluten free since 2004, and over the years I've gathered a complete set of the best tools for gluten free baking. If you're going to be baking along, here's a peek into the small appliances, mixing bowls, utensils, tools, and pans you'll find me using as I go along. I try to explain why I have each piece, or whether I have something very, very similar that's just not available any longer. At the top of this post, you'll find a Table of Contents with jump links to each of the individual sections, so you can skip right to the part you find most engaging. Within each...
The season to find unique and practical gifts for loved ones is upon us. Why not give organization themed holiday gifts this year? As a Professional Organizer I always cringe a little at this time of year because I know there may be a flood of impractical items entering my home. The fun side of me loves those moments of joy when opening a funny or thoughtful gift. But the reality is most gifts are something that we do not need and probably will not use. That’s why I like to give practical gifts that are useful and have a purpose in our homes for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts and more. This list represents some items I love for keeping...
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love cooking with cast iron. In fact, I use my favorite skillet on a regular basis. Besides being extremely durable and versatile, cast iron is known to handle extreme heat and help blend wonderful and delicious food flavors into cooked meals that no other frying pan can seem to do. But before you ever use one for the first time, it’s very important that you prep your cast iron beforehand. I love making recipes in my cast iron skillet like How to Make the Best Skillet Brownies in Cast Iron and How To Make Scones Using A Cast Iron Skillet! I’m always anxious to get my new cast iron products ready to...
