Are you one of those people who spell out your name to the Starbucks barista, so you can Instagram your drink? Or are you the other type of person, who make fun of those people? I’m a bit of both. When it comes to chai lattes, I’m a full blown basic white girl. I don’t … Continue reading Chai Tea Latte Cake with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
Author: McKayla
Weirdo-reos (Homemade Oreos)
Today’s post is short and sweet (definitely pun intended). I have a lengthy Baking To-Do List, and it’ll be comin’ at ya soon. But for now, let’s talk Oreos. Okay. I know what you’re thinking. Oreos are some of the best cookies out there- why would I need to make them homemade? Well, the answer … Continue reading Weirdo-reos (Homemade Oreos)
Apple Cider Spiced Cupcakes
When someone asks if you’d like cake or pie, why not say you want cake and pie?Lisa Loeb Welll....I took Lisa Loeb’s advice and did exactly that! We went apple picking for the first time this year and here are the results! Using fresh, local NY apples, I recreated a recipe I made way back … Continue reading Apple Cider Spiced Cupcakes
Easy Apple Pie Filling
So as the semester wraps up, so does autumn. I’m finishing my first semester for occupational therapy, and with every class, I love the profession more and more. You’ve probably heard about my goal to integrate baking with occupational therapy treatment, and I really hope I can someday make that dream a reality! I’ve made … Continue reading Easy Apple Pie Filling
Greatest Baker Top 10!
GUYS Exciting news! I made it into the top 10 round of the Greatest Baker Competition! That. Is. HUGE for me! I means, I’m one step closer to achieving a lifelong goal- that of helping others. As I grow as a person, the way I want to help people has developed in different ways. I … Continue reading Greatest Baker Top 10!
Greatest Baker Competition
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, then you’ll probably know that I’ve joined the Greatest Baker competition! This is HUGE for me! Not only for the winning prize, but because of the idea that made me participate. As a current Occupational Therapy Assistant student, and a future practitioner, I believe wholeheartedly in helping … Continue reading Greatest Baker Competition
Nutella Skillet Brownies
Are you a chocoholic? If you answered, yes...then this recipe is the one for you! Loaded with so.much.chocolate, this recipe is just in time for National Chocolate Day this Wednesday. It’s super easy, too, which is a huge plus in my book. Look at that nice, quintessentially crinkled top. Like I said, these are so … Continue reading Nutella Skillet Brownies
Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (homemade Nutella)
Raise your hand if you have a guilty pleasure food. Don’t kid yourself; everyone’s hand should be up! In my household, Nutella is a definite pantry staple. We almost always have it on hand. Then, inevitably, the Nutella mysteriously disappears. The main suspect is always my mother, but really any one of us could be … Continue reading Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (homemade Nutella)
Pumpkin Muffins with Spiced Icing
October really is the best month of the year. The summer heat is dying down, the mornings are chilly, and so sweater weather is finally upon us. Midterm madness is threatening the sanity of students... Pumpkins are in season, apple picking is in full swing, and bonfires are enjoyably toasty. And of course, we can’t … Continue reading Pumpkin Muffins with Spiced Icing
Blueberry Peach Galette
Move over cream; peaches have a new BFF- best flavor friend. This is one of the easiest recipes ever! All you need is: blueberries, peach filling (canned or homemade) and a frozen puff pastry sheet. I think this is one of the best summer treats because it can be enjoyed warm with ice cream, or … Continue reading Blueberry Peach Galette