Can you believe it’s almost May!?! So much has been going on in sunny SoCal this past month. The most exciting and certainly a dream come true – I was the guest of Wilton Industries Cake Decorating as part of their Sweet Treat Team and was flown to their headquarters in the Chicago area for the Wilton Sweet Up! I was very fortunate to have been able to attend this event where new products were debuted and dessert trends were… [Read More]
All good things come with a twist – a dance, a game and of course a twist in one’s cocktail. Here’s another one – When I opened my generous box of Wilton goodies with cake and decorating supplies, I was very intrigued by their product called the Twist Quick Coupler Set so I decided to give it a try and write a review. If you’re new to using decorating tips with a pastry bag or even a parchment cone, a… [Read More]
I’ve got some news that I’m pretty proud of. I was asked by Wilton, to be one of a dozen bloggers chosen to be a Wilton Ambassador and a member of their Wilton Sweet Treat Team! Yay! This is a huge thrill and honor for me since I’ve been using their products for over thirty years! Yes, I know this dates me but I feel I’m in very good company. Before I was married, I learned cake decorating using their… [Read More]
Note: For the Bridal Shower Cookies seen on Classic Casual Home click HERE. Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a lovely Valentine’s Day. It’s hard for me to put away the pink and red hearts. I just love everything leading up to the day. One thing I missed this Valentine’s Day were the green hills that would normally be here in February. Is anyone’s weather what they expected this year? I’m working on my next project – wedding dress cookies… [Read More]
Happy Valentine’s Day Eve! I know there’s not really such a day to mark but I truly love Valentine’s Day, dare I say… with all my heart! It’s always been a special day for me. It’s my brother’s birthday so I grew up thinking it was extra special. I met my first boyfriend in high school on Valentine’s Day. I came into a class to deliver anonymous carnations that other students had bought to surprise their Valentine. Remember those little… [Read More]
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year that is healthy, wealthy and wise without having to go to bed early. xoxo, Marilyn Music – Best Day of My Life – American Authors
Hello! Happy Sunday (or Monday)! You knew I was taking a little time off here and there to celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary and to work on some projects, didn’t you? I have a couple of treats to share with you today. Just a little something Buddy the Cake Boss and I made together. Well, sort of. To clarify, I’m asked multiple times each week to sample products, review cookbooks and attend launch parties and junkets in LA for all… [Read More]
Hello! Mid-September. I cannot believe it. Can you? I’ve been busy away from home for the past couple of weeks so I haven’t baked a darned thing! It does make sticking to a diet easier though and I’m the kind of gal who needs a creative diversion. I want to share a fun thing I did for two days this past week. I took a calligraphy and hand lettering class at the Sugar Paper studio in LA taught by Molly… [Read More]
If you’re wondering what the heck snowflake cookies are doing on my blog on the last day of August it’s because my holiday calendar is already filling up with several hands-on holiday cookie decorating workshops in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. But I can always fly to where you are too. 🙂 I’ve just confirmed two more private classes this week – Newport Beach and Brentwood! It’s very exciting to start thinking about which designs, recipes and techniques to share… [Read More]
A very wise woman shared this with me yesterday as I was waffling some options in life: 365 days x 80 years (for the sake of longevity reference) = 29,200 Days available from birth 365 days x 56 (use your current age) = 20,440 Days used (gasp!) 29,200 (days available from birth) – 20,440 (days used) = 8760 Days remaining (hopefully healthy and productive) When it’s laid out in front of us in numbers sometimes it becomes clearer. Does it… [Read More]
A Formula To Help Set Priorities in Life
Make-Ahead Frozen Buttercream Cake Decorations
Toffee Caramel Bars With Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
Carlo’s Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
Bridal Shower Gifts and Wrapping Ideas
Wilton’s Twist Quick Coupler Set – A Review
Shaking It Up With Snow Globe Decorated Sugar Cookies
“The Great White Granny Panties” {GIVE-AWAY} ;)
