Baking can be my place of relaxation, an escape from daily life, my happy place. It can also be stressful, messy and overwhelming. I believe the key to enjoying baking is to start with the right mind set, to keep…
How to Make Natural and Easy Holiday Greenery Garland
Imagine your house as the holiday season approaches; the Christmas tree in the corner making the whole room glow, stockings hanging from the fireplace mantel, and the various Christmas decor you have curated throughout the years. One item your gorgeous spread may be missing is fresh greenery lining your beautiful…
Simple Sugar Cookie Recipe
Sugar cookies are a cookie that every baker should have in their cookie arsenal. This recipe is for sugar cookies that have that signature cracking that all great cookies have. They are moist, buttery and melt in your mouth. Cut…
Best Christmas Cookie Recipes- From a Baker
Cookies are a big part of my life all year round, but especially during the Christmas season. The best Christmas cookie recipes are the ones that you take a bite of and you are instantly transported to a place of…
Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
Big, Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies get an upgrade with Honey Roasted Peanuts and a pinch of sea salt! I love a good chewy peanut butter cookie; peanut butter blossom cookies, peanut butter chip, oatmeal peanut butter, I have a place…
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies made with Black Cocoa make an unexpected and delicious addition to your Christmas Cookie plate! The special ingredient in these chocolate peppermint cookies is definitely the black cocoa powder. If you’ve eaten an Oreo, then you already…
The Best Soft, Chewy Blackstrap Molasses Cookies Recipe
The best molasses cookies are soft and chewy with the perfect blend of spices that make you feel warm all over.
5 Ways to Make Guests Feel at Home
The holidays are approaching and many of us will be hosting guests for dinner. Whether it’s family or friends, we want everyone to feel welcome and loved! I used to think people just have a gift for hospitality, but we…
Gifts for Pie Bakers
At the Flour Barn, I teach pie baking and I’m always amazed how much the right tools can help new bakers become proficient at pie baking. More than that, the right tools make it so much fun! I’ve come up…
Holiday Brunch Ideas
Holidays can be a day of running around in preparation for the evening festivities. But what about us breakfast lovers? Those of us who love the bright beauty of the morning, who want to sit and enjoy their coffee with…
The Best Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding with Orange Glaze
We refer to this at the bakery as Twice Baked Cinnamon Rolls. It is a simple recipe that is great for a delicious make ahead breakfast. We created this recipe when experimenting with bread pudding. Although we loved the bread pudding…
Orange Cranberry Scones Recipe
This Orange Cranberry Scones Recipe makes the perfect prep ahead breakfast when you want something a little special to feed the crew! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you….