This past Christmas I became really obsessed with gingerbread. I remember attempting a gingerbread house years ago and it went oh so very wrong. So I decided 2020 was the year I was going to make a gingerbread comeback lol I started with mini gingerbread houses… and from there I got really overconfident and thought…
Fat unicorn cake (made with marzipan, not fondant)
So last week I made a special geode cake for a friendās birthday. See my previous post for all the details on that. But long story short I spent days planning and making this cake. Then it comes time for the photoshoot. And I drop the cake. Iām 2 pictures into the photoshoot and I…
Agar Geode cake
So I have a confession to make. I am obsessed with all things agar and geode. Last year I discovered a recipe for agar rock candy which could be used to make geode cakes and I immediately became obsessed. I made sooooooo many agar geodes last year….like when I tell you I was obsessed I…
Island cake how-to using agar powder
So talk about a crazy year, huh? Iāve been home since mid March so Iāve been using my time at home to try as many fun baking projects as I can. Some of which Iāve had on my bucket list for years. Some of which Iāve had on my bucket list for a week lol…
Halloween edition: vampire bite treats – cupcakes and turnovers
So I received my first war wound at the bakery. Well I guess technically this is my fourth war wound. I’ve already burned myself 3 times but today I received my first cut. I stupidly grabbed the wrong side of the knife while trying to clean it and sliced my finger Don’t worry, it’s just…
Halloween edition: Ghost pudding parfait cups and latte pudding parfaits featuring Daily Harvest
I would like to formally introduce you to my latest obsession – (ghost) pudding parfaits! Ok, honestly this obsession is nothing new. Every few months I go through a pudding phase. However, this time is different because I decided to go all out and get “fancy” and do ghost pudding parfaits. We’ve been doing all…
Halloween edition: brains! Red velvet ābrainā cupcakes + witchesĀ brew zoats with (strawberry) zombie brains
So one of the cool things about my job at this bakery is that all my coworkers went to culinary school. So they all know what they’re doing but on a more professional level. I’m more of a self taught baker so my ways of doing things are pretty unorthodox. So basically I get to…
Halloween edition: Jack skellington veggie pot pie
So I recently discovered pot pies. Who here is a pot pie fan (raise of hands?) I admit I was never into pot pie as a kid. But now that I’m an adult I look for any excuse to eat pie, even if it’s savory pie lolĀ Since starting my new job at this bakery I’ve…
Cranberry cream cheese scone danish + life update
Warning: long life update ahead lol. If you’re not interested in the specifics of my life, feel free to skip to the end for the recipe lol If you follow me on social media then you may have already seen my life update. But just in case you missed that post, I recently quit my…
Rainbow cinnamon rolls three ways – rainbow filled, rainbow dough, and rainbow tie-dye!
So awhile ago I had this idea to make rainbow cinnamon rolls. However I had a heck of a time trying to figure out how to pull it off. Did I want rainbow dough? Rainbow filling? How would I pull either one of those off? And then, alas, someone in one of the foodie groups…
Lip smackers inspired food creations
So sometimes I get inspiration for recipes from the weirdest places. Earlier this year one of my best girlfriends came over and she came bearing gifts. She knows me quite well and knows that I love all things food related so she got me all food scented lip smackers. So I thought it would be…
(Vegetarian) Cheeseburger quiche – itās whatās for brinner #MeatlessMonday
So….I recently acquired a stepdaughter. Kind of a long story how that came about lol But all you really need to know is that she’s 16, her name is Reese, and she’s a meat eater lol. She’s only been here for a few months so it’s been a bit of an adjustment since we went…
Self care Sunday baking project: Coffee banana bread cinnamon rolls with chocolate filling and a coffee cream cheese glaze
I work every Saturday so Sunday’s are MY fundays. My self care days. I cannot stress enough how important it is to set aside some time just for yourself. For me, self care generally involves a face mask, Netflix, and a baking project. My current binge: The Sinner on Netflix. I’m currently on the second…
Rainbow bagels – how to dye them naturally with superfood powders
Rainbow bagels have been on my bucket list for awhile. Y’all know I’m pretty obsessed with rainbows and unicorns and just all the colors. And now pretty much any time I get an idea for a new baking project my first question is “how can I rainbow-ify this naturally?” Honestly my little pipe dream is…
LEGO hogwarts castle part 2 – Harry Potter inspired food!
So in case you weren’t aware,Ā Edward and I are pretty big Harry Potter fans. Just check out my previous Harry Potter blog posts (harry potter monopoly and lego hogwarts castle) if you need some convincing š We were even planning a Harry Potter themed wedding. I made everything by hand – wands, invites, potion favors….
LEGO Harry Potter hogwarts castle – part 1
So a few weekends ago Edward bought me the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle to put together. In case you didn’t know we are pretty big harry potter fans. Years ago I made Edward his very own harry potter monopoly game for Christmas (check it out here). And back when we were planning our wedding,…
4th of July roundup: patriotic cobbler, cheesecake, and cheesecake brownies – oh my!
Last year I did a similar blog post featuring some of my fave patriotic creations. You can check that out here. This year, let’s talk cobbler and cheesecake. And cheesecake brownies. All 3 recipes will be at the very end of this blog post so feel free to jump to the end and skip my…
Chocolate bagels
Hi my name is Kirsten and I’m a chocoholic šāāļøĀ So one afternoon I’m sitting at home binging criminal minds and cheers on Netflix when I decide I want to make homemade bagels. I love the whole bagel making process so I was excited to get this project going. Then all of a sudden I had…
National donut day: unicorn donuts edition!
Happy National Donut Day! Facebook memories kindly reminded me that it has been 4 years already since I released my ig famous 5 minute donut recipe ebook! So a little plug before we dive into today’s fun post – you can download my ebook for free here! 20+ microwave donut recipes because ain’t nobody got…
Product review: Watermelon road dried fruit jerky (apple pie,
So today I have a product review for you featuring Watermelon Road Fruit Jerky!Ā I actually came across these fruit jerky’s while perusing instagram late at night (as one does lol) and became immediately intrigued. I love dried fruit so I was really curious about the flavor lineup: apple pie, watermelon lemonade, pineapple mojito, and Mango…
Apple rhubarb (microwave) cobbler
Happy (almost) June! If you guys have been following me on twitter or facebook you’ll know I was out of town all last week visiting my parents for my birthday. Was such a great visit full of delicious food and family bonding time. Fun fact about my parents’ place: they live near a bunch of…
Celebrate Motherās Day with a bouquet of red rose scones featuring kodiak cakes
So anyone that’s been following my blog for awhile probably knows by now that I don’t typically make the same old things all of the time. My scones recipe is one of the few that I’ve gone back to again and again. I’ve been wanting to make scones again for awhile but could not settle…
Ch-ch-ch-chia puddings – recipes and tips to make the most out of your chia pudding experience!
Today we’re talking ch-ch-ch-chia! Chia puddings, that is! These are one of my fave things to mealprep for breakfast or as a snack. So easy to put together and the flavor combinations are endless. As you can see, I definitely lean towards the more vibrant and colorful! So in this post I’ll be sharing some…
National unicorn day: Unicorn rainbow poop (kodiak cakes) sugar cookies + bonus cinnamon roll sugar cookies
So I’ve been on a huge rainbow and unicorn kick lately, if you hadn’t noticed. As well as a kodiak cakes kick (especially since kodiak cakes has been kind enough to send me boxes of goodies to play around with every few weeks). After the rainbow sugar cookies I made last year turned out so…
Orange red velvet waffles + red velvet cake: a history #WaffleWednesday
So if you guys follow me on twitter you already saw this but I applied for a job at a another local bakery. Ideally I would like to work there in addition to the bread bakery I already work at. My fiancĆ© is actually the one that encouraged me to apply. He saw the job…
fun st paddy’s day inspired recipes: potato chive bread pancakes, potato chive mini quiche cups, mini chocolate chip Irish soda bread, and stuffed orange irish soda bread french toast with chocolate orange curd
Happy Sunday, friends! I’ve actually had a really great week! On Friday my friend and I hit up our local spice merchants which Ive never been to before so it was quite the experience. They had every spice blend you could think of and then their tea selection? Oh my goodness gracious. Amazing! I…
Savory zoats (zucchini oats)- lasagna/pizza inspired and taco inspired + protein sources that arenāt meat!
Ok let me preface this first by saying I’ve been really lazy with my blog lol February and March have been pretty hectic for me. I’ve been doing a ton of collabs with other bloggers lately, you can check out my latest here which discusses my frustrations with the healthcare system and why I will…
Packing healthy snacks and meals for traveling featuring tips from a flight attendant (Girl On The Fly)
Happy Monday, guys! So we had an interesting weekend. We had severe weather advisories all weekend for “bomb cyclones” aka severe wind storms along with power outage warnings. Thankfully our power did not go out during the day. However, it went out at least 10 times during the night. And it woke me up every….
Valentineās Day inspired treats featuring donuts, chocolate covered cherry truffles, red wine waffles, and more + a proposal!?
Happy Valentine’s Day month, everybody! First off, can we talk about this spread of deliciousness? A local bakery posted this picture on their social media and I can’t even handle it right now. I just want to faceplant into everything. Which is actually sort of what inspired today’s post. But before we get into that,…
Wellness Wednesday: Nutriton and skin health + my top skincare products featuring Tianna from storybook apothecary
This year, I made a resolution to do more collaborations with other bloggers so I can bring you more variety with my blog posts. This week we are talking skincare! And going along with that, how your diet can directly contribute to the health of your skin. And to add one more component, I will…
Are you ready for some Football (snacks)? Fun ideas for super bowl themed snacks, Super Bowl workout game, and tips for a healthier Super Bowl
Are you ready for some football? I admit, I could care less about the Super Bowl lol. But I do love the fun snacks that are involved so I figured I would get in on the fun this year and make a bunch of “healthified” Super Bowl snacks to eat while I veg out watching…
Product review featuring Nutrabio and banana bread pancake protein muffins!
If you follow me on twitter you may have already seen this announcement but I was recently brought on as the newest ambassador for nutrabio. My fiance actually is the one to thank for this partnership. He is a huge fan of their products and he thought I should reach out to them to do…
Jazz up your toast for #ToastTuesday! featuring emoji, cartoon, rainbow, and holiday inspired!
Happy Toast Tuesday, friends! I hope you all had a great weekend. I kind of gave myself a mild concussion soooo…that happened. We were hit by a snowstorm over here in Michigan and in my haste to brush the snow off my jeep I smacked my head on my car which resulted in a severe…
Happy National Gluten Free Day! Your comprehensive guide to gluten free flours including flavor & nutrition profiles, uses, and links to recipes!
Happy #NationalGlutenFreeDay! So it’s kinda funny that National gluten free day happens to be today as I have actually been planning some gluten free content for my blog so this is a nice little segue. If you follow me on ig or fb then you saw my sneak peeks at some gluten free baking mixes…
Smoothie basics 101 – how to build a better smoothie
I have been on a huge smoothie kick this year which inspired me to do this post for you guys today! Smoothies can quickly become huge sugar and calorie bombs which kind of defeats the purpose of them. They are supposed to be a healthier option, not break the nutrition bank. Like these smoothies that…
Homemade granola, a guide to eating healthier/cutting back on sugar, meal prep ideas, and debunking nutrition myths!
Happy new year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I spent all of last week visiting my parents which was really nice. Lots of food was had lol But now that Christmas has come and gone, I can finally post these healthier homemade granolas that I made for Christmas gifts this year. I…
Ugly sweater Christmas cookie and ugly sweater pancake shenanigans!
So I know it’s past Christmas but i posted a sneak peek of this on twitter and you guys seemed pretty interested in seeing how these turned out. One of my ig friends and I made a pact to each buy the kit, make the “ugly” cookies, then post them as part of a collab…
Christmas tag, Christmas tree pancakes, reindeer bread, and Chocolate orange (black bean) truffles
Happy almost Christmas! I will be gone all this upcoming week visiting my parents so I wanted to get in one last holiday/christmas post before the holiday passes! I had an incredibly busy week at work, working 6 incredibly long days this past week. And the thing about working in a bakery is that it…
Jurassic quest dino exhibit, giving back for the holidays, and vegan pecan pie and date caramel cups (with a secret veggie ingredient)
Happy almost holidays! Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? I had a busy weekend! I volunteered on Saturday with a wonderful organization that provides Christmas dinner and gifts for families in need. We provided gifts for 135 families in need. And then Edward surprised me and took me to a Jurassic quest…
Christmas tree scones and fun ways to jazz up those Christmas cookies!
So National Cookie Day was the other week and I told you guys over on my facebook page and ig that I was doing a full on blog post full of fun cookie ideas! I have nothing clever to say other than here it is lol So not a cookie, per-se, but one of my…
Vegan taco pasta salad lettuce wraps featuring a lentil walnut meat and avocado cilantro dressing!
I was trying really hard to wait and post this for Taco Tuesday. But I got impatient because I have an extra fun recipe for you today so here we are on Taco Thursday? So today’s recipe: vegan taco pasta salad lettuce wraps. I admit when I started making this I wasn’t 100% sure where…
Tazo dessert tea, coffee vs tea, and tea infused custard recipe!?
Some people have expressed interest in trying to eat a bit healthier while we have this break between thanksgiving and Christmas and I’ve felt the same way. My solution? Dessert tea! My biggest vice is desserts. I may be a dietitian but that doesn’t mean I just lost my taste buds or all of my…
Leftover pumpkin? Try making Pumpkin curd!
Another blog post so soon? I know, I even surprised myself. I’ve been sitting on this blog post for a few weeks so it would be ready to go as soon as Thanksgiving was over. So now that Thanksgiving is over it’s time for all things Christmas, right? Not so fast! Show of hands, how…
Thanksgiving: dessert edition – Magic cake with cranberry curd
Happy Thanksgiving leftovers day! I hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving holiday. Work was crazy all week so it was especially nice for me having the day off Yesterday. I work in a bread bakery so you can imagine how insane this time of year is for us. Case in point, over the course…
Pumpkin pie spiced apple, Brie, and walnut scones and balance during the holidays! Learn to treat yo self!
Happy lazy Sunday before the Thanksgiving craziness really takes off! I work in a bread bakery so you can imagine how crazy it gets for me this time of year. I am taking full advantage of my last free day today before the holiday since I know I won’t have a minute to myself again…
Thanksgiving roundup: appetizers, desserts, sides, and “experiments” – oh my!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner so I thought it would be fun to take a walk down memory lane and share some of my fave Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving inspired dishes.Ā Starting with this cinnamon roll turkey! So the original versions I saw featured bacon feathers buuuuut I’m not a bacon fan (or much of a…
Vegan pumpkin and butternut squash baked mac and cheese cups #MeatlessMonday
If you follow me on ig or my Facebook page, you’ve already seen a sneak peek of this. And I had at least 10 people request that I alert them when this recipe goes live. For those that missed the sneak peek, you’re in for a delicious surprise. Despite being a dietitian, I love…
Happy Halloween: Jelly donut zombie (matcha) pancake skulls!
Happy Halloween! Ā I have been doing so many fun Halloween activities this year which has really helped get me into the Halloween spirit and has also really helped inspire me in the kitchen. Last week I volunteered at a Halloween event in the next town over. I have volunteered at this even for the last…
Fun Halloween ideas roundup! Featuring bread spiders and ghosts, Halloween toast, and candy corn inspired treats!
Happy almost Halloween! Today I have a smorgasbord of Halloween treats that I’ve been making these last few weeks so I thought it would be fun to just share them in one post. Some of you may recall that I work in a bread bakery so this time of year we’ve been making Halloween bread…
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