As a teacher, I always try give my little students a surprise for our last lesson of the year together. I have made cakes, cupcakes and chocolate brownies, all proving to be greatly appreciated, but very crumbly and messy. This year I made cookies, but not just ANY cookies. I wanted these cookies to be [...]
Crafting with cupcakes
Here are a few images of some of the cupcakes I have made and decorated. I know I should probably stick to decorating all of one batch in the same style, but I have too much fun and end up giving each cupcake its own, individual character! [...]
Tomboy Cheese Straws
Ingredients • 1 and 3/4 cup flour • 1/3 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard powder, or to taste • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (red) pepper or 1 teaspoon Paprika. Or both! • 1 and 1/4 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated, room temperature • 1/2 cup (1/4 pound) butter, softened [...]