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]
Hello and happy Valentine Week! Just a short recap of the wonderful morning making different Valentine’s Day cookies at the workshop held at West Elm OC on Saturday. As usual, when I’m in ‘event mode’, I’m too busy to snap many photos but luckily there were plenty of photogs in the group. Here we are all set up and ready to go with my booklet of recipes, tips and techniques for baking and icing success. I couldn’t resist giving everyone… [Read More]
Just a sneak peek of a few of the treats we’ll be making at West Elm OC, Feb. 8 at 10AM to 11:30 at the Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Workshop. Next week I’ll give a recap of our event and share a newfound tip I learned by trial and error this time around on making glass heart cookies. Follow our sweet progression tomorrow on Instagram where I feel like I’m cheating on my blog and because I’m basically inept at… [Read More]
If you haven’t read what Shabu-Shaby is, here’s a short re-cap from Part 1 – Supplies Needed – Cooking Equipment; Table Settings Shabu-Shabu is Japanese and consists of taking very thinly slice meats, such as ribeye steak and/or pork, vegetables and noodles and cooking all in a simmering pot that sits in the center of a table on a burner. The cooking liquid can be water, vegetable stock or my favorite – dashi, a broth flavored with kelp. Since everything… [Read More]
Today I’m absolutely giddy to announce I’m partnering with West Elm OC at South Coast Plaza to teach a Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Workshop! Nothing says lovin’ like cookies from the oven and if you’re ready to get frosted and Disco Dusted and want to learn how to make some sweet treats to take home for your Valentine then come join us! The event will be held on Saturday, February 8 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. Go to the West… [Read More]
Looking for something different to serve for a dinner party that will both nurture your body and soul? That would be Shabu-Shabu! I’m going to show you how to host your own Shabu-Shabu party! It’s so much fun! I was first introduced to Shabu-Shabu when I asked a neighbor if she had any ideas of what I could serve for a high school marching band saxophone section party at my house. “Shabu-Shabu!”, she said. I said, “Whaaaat?” Thus began my… [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 SHARE THIS POST:
What is big and round, gooey and sweet, crunchy and soft and bakes while you open presents making your Christmas morning cinnamon-y and warm with everyone deliriously happy? If you guessed the Best Giant Make-Ahead Cinnamon Roll Ever, then you are right, my friends! This recipe uses store-bought frozen bread dough, thawed, formed and left to rise overnight in the fridge. How simple is that? Check out the step-by-step very easy tutorial and create a holiday tradition. Yes, it’s back… [Read More]
Have you ever seen a cup that calls to you making you wonder, “What can I put in it besides the obvious?” or “What excuse can I come up with to justify buying an entire spool of baker’s twine with a sparkly red tinsel thread happily running through it?” or “To whom can I give a gift so I can play with the pretty letterpress gift tag that I had to buy so I could run my fingers over the… [Read More]
How will your cupcakes and cookies sparkle this holiday season? The give-away for a set of three fondant cutters end tonight! They are so much fun to use and really kick up adding those special touches with ease and speed in this busy baking time of year. Hurry and enter HERE. The winner will be announced on Monday. Happy Saturday! xoxo SHARE THIS POST:
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