I love when I go on vacation and I spot a bakery that I just have to go in (for research purposes, of course...cough, cough). When we were moving my younger bro into his dorm in Chicago and exploring the city, something caught my eye: Sprinkles Cupcakes! I always jump at the opportunity to try an institution.I ordered the "Black and White" cupcake which is a dark Belgian chocolate cake with a … [Read more...]

I haven't had time to bake in a few weeks now because I've been totally consumed by employment. I spend my Tuesdays through Saturdays at Briar Rose, and my Sundays and Mondays trying to catch up at home (chores, cooking meals, family functions, etc). Well, I guess this is how it feels to be working again.I'm really excited about all the new things that have been happening lately. I have been able … [Read more...]

I wanted to do a quick post on the half marathon I ran this morning! It was the most amazing experience ever and I had no idea I could push myself to do it. I finished in 2 hours, 27 minutes, and I feel like I'll never walk again, but crossing that finish line was one of the happiest moments of my life...but finding a chair to sit in afterwards may be competing for that "happiest moment" … [Read more...]

Frankly I am a bit disappointed because I totally forgot that I am out of eggs. I started to put together all the makings of a baking-fest and then realized I couldn't get far without eggs. Fail.Lollipops: Moving on. I wanted to do a quick write-up on something that has captured my mind for the last few weeks. I was watching Cooking Channel not too long ago and a chef went to a weird restaurant … [Read more...]