Author Archives: bethv

Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes

Posted on October 21, 2012 by bethv

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After years of collecting pumpkin recipes, I wanted to try something different this year…I wanted to come up with my own recipe. I definitely want to push my limits and improve as a cake decorator.…

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Working with fresh pumpkin: a tutorial

Posted on October 19, 2012 by bethv

I LOVE baking and cooking with fresh pumpkin! Every October, I have to make a least one or two pumpkin recipes. Along with decorating, visiting haunted houses, and eating way too much candy, this is one of  the ways that I celebrate Halloween (and Halloween is a month-long holiday in my household).…

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Happy October, Everyone!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by bethv

So I was in the Halloween section of Walgreens today (buying some candy for an upcoming baking project) and look what I came across…Cadbury Screme Eggs!!…

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Bachelorette Party Cake

Posted on September 21, 2012 by bethv

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My sister-in-law is a bridesmaid in her friend’s wedding, and she hired me to make a cake for the bachelorette party. Since this is a family-friendly blog, let’s just say the cake was in the shape of the male anatomy, and that it was VERY realistic.…

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My baking confessions…

Posted on September 13, 2012 by bethv

Everyone has baking secrets. Some are good, like a special ingredients they use in a family recipe. Some are less good, like mistakes that get covered up with buttercream.…

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