A couple years ago my dear friend Trevor asked me to make him some “Naughty & Nice” gingerbread men cookies for his New Year’s Eve party. Apparently they were a big hit so now when the holidays come around it just seems like a natural thing to continue the fun tradition, albeit a nontraditional one.
So, do you think these little guys with the mischievous grins will be on Santa’s naughty list this year?
Have a jolly “holly” day. đ
Sneak peek of the “Nice” gingerbread men coming up next…
Happy holidays! Are you in a panic or as calm as a silent night? Thought Iâd share what Iâve been up to besides workshops. Behold! I bring you tidings of great joy and sparkles! Iâve been baking and decorating for a Wilton Treat Team Member Secret Santa Cookie Exchange project that will be revealed on Fridayâs blog post! Hereâs a sneak peek – a very tiny sneak peek as in tiny fondant decorations Iâm making for the cookie decorations. Shhh,… [Read More]
I love big bows and I cannot lie as youâll see in the post! Iâm returning to West Elm at South Coast Plaza this Saturday, Dec. 13 to teach an hour DIY Holiday Gift Wrapping Workshop. Iâm making posh presents pop with that extra panache! (say that fast 5 times). If you want to learn how to glam up your presents youâll definitely want to sign up for our DIY class. Iâm ready to unwrap my secrets on how to… [Read More]
I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. Ours was, as both boys were home and were able to stay a few days but today theyâve flown the coop again. I never get used to that but before they left they got out all the Christmas decorations and put the garlands up on the banister while I was out shopping. It was a perfect surprise! Itâs a big job to get the greens and lights up on our curvy staircase so I… [Read More]
Are you thinking yet about the December holidays and sitting on the fence whether to entertain and host a fun party? With the temps in the high 80âs here in Southern California it doesnât exactly feel like the holiday party planning season is here but it is! Thanks to Shutterfly, I was able to find my holiday spirit while working on a project for them. Iâm very pleased to feature a party invitation that I chose, and I think youâll… [Read More]
Iâve got a special link for you today. I was asked to participate in PicMonkeyâs holidayâs treat eCookBook along with other baking bloggers. As I was looking through it last night, I wanted to try darned near every recipe printed! Youâll find many tasty treats with links to the participantsâ blogs. So fun to visit new sites and introduce oneself. Click on eCookBook cover below to be taken over to the PicMonkey Facebook page where you can download the cook… [Read More]
In continuing to decorate using hot pink and orange for our upcoming party, Iâm happy to say I have finished decorating the banister. This is a huge relief for me. One thing I was reminded of, yet again, when creating a new display using all new materials, plan on it taking three times longer than you originally thought it would take. Even though I had a vision of what I wanted to create when I purchased everything, I still didnât… [Read More]
âTis the season for making a flurry of snowflake cookies. Sugar cookie recipe and tutorial. Roll, cut and bake. Royal Icing Recipe and Tutorial. Outline. #2 tip. Fill in. Lightly sprinkle with rainbow Disco Dust. Sunlight refracted through the chandelier. Individuality. Shiny silver dragees. Finishing touches. Snow drift. Flurries. Mini Snowflake Tutorial. Bearing gifts. To all my readers, new friends I have made along the way, and to the loves of my life, all unique and beautiful ⌠⌠Wishing… [Read More]
This spectacular cinnamon roll is the centerpiece of our Christmas morning breakfast and is greeted with the same anticipation at our holiday table as the Cratchitâs plum pudding is at theirs. The recipe relies on using store-bought frozen bread dough, thawed, and an overnight rise in the fridge while Santa makes his rounds. Pop it in the oven while opening presents and the scent of warm cinnamon throughout the house is what a holiday morning is all about. Of course,… [Read More]
Entertaining for the holidays is a perfect time for signature cocktails. Here are a couple of recipes for variations on pomegranate martinis that are red in color. Red, being the key to complement a special decorative rim of flaked coconut that gives the cocktail glass the look of Santa’s hat or a snowy touch. It’s a festive look to serve up some holiday spirit with your … spirits. Things needed to make the decorative snowy coconut rim: 3 Tablespoons powdered… [Read More]
Make-Ahead Frozen Buttercream Cake Decorations
The Espresso Martini
“The Great White Granny Panties” {GIVE-AWAY} ;)
“Naughty” Gingerbread Men
“The Best Ever – Blue Ribbon Winning – Chocolate Layer Cake – In All The Land”!
âBe Still My (Meringue) Heartâ Cookies
USC Trojan Cupcakes! Fight On!
Pink Prickly Pear Margaritas
