Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012

Cranberry Hazelnut Fudge

Fudge is one of the many treats that I save for the holiday season.  Reason one: I couldn’t eat fudge all year round. Which leads me to my second point, it’s too good and never lasts long (and this one doesn’t take too long to make)!  I’ve made this fudge several times over the past holiday seasons and it is always a big hit with others.  It would be perfect for on a holiday platter.  Or just by itself!

Monday, Oct. 29, 2012

Orange Poppyseed Rolls

Unfortunately, I have no new posts for Halloween.  My high aspirations have failed!  I tried making chocolate rats but by the time I was ready to shoot them, it was dark.  So they waited another day, and another....then their tails starting falling off.....I didn’t really want to share Franken-rats!  Although they were yummy, they were not ‘picture-worthy’.  Oh well, perhaps next year.  I will have a list ready!

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Earl Grey Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream

My name is Marlina, and I have a confession – I am a tea addict.  I have dozens of tea in my pantry, ranging from my personal essentials of plain green tea and peppermint tea, to the more adventurous flavors of walnut, mint chocolate, ice cream cake, blue berry jam, root beer float, and finally, my favorite, earl grey.  When my friend had posted this recipe on pintrest, I knew I had to try it – and I did within the hour.  I thought to myself, What a grand idea!  What better than to combine your favorite flavors into a cupcake?

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Black Forest Cake

I always get so giddy and excited when someone asks me to make a cake.  Then I obsess over it until its finally complete.  I enjoy the challenge, but I dream, sleep and think about cake all day.  The only relief I feel is when the cake is eaten and enjoyed by everyone!  I love making cakes but seem to be a little of a perfectionist when it comes to it.  Is anyone else this way??  I hope I'm not the only one!  Luckily,  I was told what kind of cake to make, so all I had to do was research  which method/recipe sounded the best to make.  No big deal, right?  Wrong!  It was only for Gavin's dads birthday...I like to make a big deal out of birthday cakes.  And Black Forest is his favorite kind of cake.  Oh boy.  Challenge...Accepted!!  I had to be overly organized and prepared otherwise this was going to fail-the only time I had to make this was after working two 12 hour shifts.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

I love chocolate chip cookies.  They are one of the only pure sources of comfort food for me.  I've gone through so many chocolate chip cookie recipes over the years with the conclusion that I would never find the perfect one.  But I did.  YAY!  I finally discovered this recipe last year and use it all the time...my apologies for not sharing it with you sooner!  I suppose I feel a little too protective over these guys.  They are the soft, ooey-gooey cookie that you see in bakeries or on TV but for the life of you, can never be replicated.  Well, here they are!  You're welcome in advance!