Small Batch Boston Creme Pie Cupcakes

A Gift of Gratitude Over the summer I started a new tradition with my 6 year old kitchen helper, a Gratitude Journal. I simply used a clipboard and sheets of printer paper to write down what we were grateful for each day. We would discuss what we did and if there were any moments of

Guest Feature: Chocolate Layer Cake With Coffee Buttercream & Chocolate Ganache

It was the summer of ‘72, the year of Bell Bottom jeans and “American Pie.” My parents were young 20-somethings, just married, and renting their first one-bedroom apartment in California. Dad was a Naval Officer and Mom, a teacher. They were at the beginning of their journey as newly-weds, living on a budget, scant on

Celebrate with a Cupcake Bar! 1 Cupcake Flavor, 3 Frosting Flavors

To celebrate the end of summer my family had a small cookout with some friends and their adorable 2 year daughter.  I was trying to think of a fun dessert that everyone would enjoy and decided on having a cupcake bar.  I kept it very simple, but there are so many ways to take this