Let’s just get this out of the way right now - I don't make traditional Thanksgiving desserts anymore. I’m happy to be inspired by the...

Ok maybe not everything - I like pumpkin, but not THAT much. But since it’s in season, I do want to enjoy the flavor a bit. Pumpkin is...

It’s here! My final Hocus Pocus themed creation for October! It’s a “BoOoOoOk!” Cake! I brought this cake to a rooftop party with...

Behold! The Black Flame Candle! (Still on a Hocus Pocus kick here, friends.) Ok, I know this is not what the Black Flame Candle looks...

We are in the thick of it, y’all! And by “it” I mean spooky season. (I’m sure you’re tired of me mentioning it, but I am trying to make...

Have you watched Hocus Pocus 2 yet?? I won’t give any spoilers, but I definitely enjoyed my experience watching it with friends! It...

I’m hoping by the end of this post that you “get” the double entendre in the title. This week, I got to try out a frosting technique that...

Well hello, stranger! Long time no see! Admittedly, that’s entirely my fault since I’m the one who stopped writing blogs for a while. But...

Friends, I was lucky enough to take a trip back to New Orleans this past week to celebrate Father’s Day with my dad and to surprise my...

By now you should know that I am majorly obsessed with browned butter. I’ve only mentioned it all the time, right? And it’s what makes my...

One of the most heartbreaking things I’ve ever experienced in the world of pastry is when I go through the painstaking process of making...

Sometimes, friends, I knock it so far out of the park that I am thoroughly impressed with myself. This week is definitely one of those...

What is your response when someone tells you that you can’t do something? Typically, I let it roll right off me with the internal thought...

What does leftover night look like in your house? In mine, leftover night happens with frequency. Not because I cook that often, but...

If there was any talent or a skill in the world that you could have, what would you choose? Personally I would have a hard time choosing...

Say what now? Mise en place. It’s a French phrase, pronounced [MEEZ ohn ploss]. It translates to “putting in place” and is a practice...

I’m still the Cookie Monster this week, if you can believe that. (And of course still a little bit of Charlotte.) It’s more evident now...

What cartoon character(s) do you identify with most? And why? I’d have to say that I am very much like Miss Charlotte La Bouff from The...

Nothing inspires my creativity like the last minute. Usually I like to be the person who is ahead of the game and is set up for success,...

What are some nasty habits that you used to have but you’ve given up in your lifetime? Personally I used to bite my nails, drink at least...