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So it's been awhile. Ever since Bakefest 2016 at the beginning of July, we had to play the "we're moving, so everything in the pantry must GO" game and I had nothing to bake. I've literally never had so much ramen in so many different ways before in my life. I cringe every time I… Continue reading Dessert and Brunch Are Essentially the Same Thing Anyway.

Between my husband's birthday, Shark Week, and the holiday weekend, it's been a pretty banner couple of days for us. Those of you that know me well know my absolute obsession with Shark Week. A misunderstood creature that looks mean and likes food, like, a lot? This speaks to me on so many levels. Plus,… Continue reading A Cake United…

So today we continue what has been termed "Derekpalooza" at our house. But today also marks the actual birthday of my husband, so it carries extra importance. The week-long celebration of Derekpalooza started last Saturday with the big 3-0 birthday cake, and will end on 4th of July weekend...which is fitting because my husband is… Continue reading Dirty 30: Part Deux

To me, there are several milestone birthdays worth celebrating: 16, 18, and 21. After 21, you inevitably sit and wait for death. But not my husband. He is so blissfully optimistic about age and birthdays, that even me with my heart made of what I assume is 75 percent ice and 25 percent cake at… Continue reading Milestones Worth Celebrating

There are certain things in life that just don't get a fair shake, like Thanksgiving, non-athletically inclined college students in West Texas, and brownies. But somehow, if you add booze to all three, people really seem to enjoy them so much more. Well, I can't speak for the rest of my fellow West Texas klutzes… Continue reading Just Add Baileys

I'm assuming the first person that ever made a key lime pie was from the Florida Keys. And when I think Florida Keys, I think key lime pie, rum, and mosquitoes. Hey, two out of three ain't bad. But I feel like an opportunity was seriously missed here--back in the rum-running days of yore down… Continue reading Key Lime Pie with a Twist.

It never fails around here: it'll be freezing outside, so I'll make an appropriate dessert to warm my insides, and later that day, the outside world will have turned into a sauna. Or it will be nearing 100, I will buy all the ice cream, and then a cold front will move in for a… Continue reading Take a Bite of Summer!

Texas has given way to some of my favorite creations: Blue Bell ice cream, Shiner beers, the best damn BBQ, and H-E-B...I know it seems silly, food, beer, and a chain of grocery stores (throwing shade your way, Walmart/Arkansas), and I realize that most people are inclined to adore the gifts of their home state,… Continue reading Texans Bake Best.

Chocolate and peanut butter...I'm told it's a flavor combination for the ages, like coffee and cigarettes or bacon and every meal ever. I know I'm in the minority, but I am not a fan. I avoid the chocolate and peanut butter flavor combo as much as most people avoid orange juice and toothpaste or Spam… Continue reading Peanut Butter and Yummy.

My husband and I love pirates...you know, the Old World, swashbuckling kind. I'm not sure why we have such an affinity for the pillaging and thievery of the pirates of yore what with him being in the military and me being a disgruntled humble teacher. Maybe it's the possibility of discovering treasure, sailing the open… Continue reading Thar She Bakes!