moustache + cookies = gold

By Katelyn
I have an affinity for facial hair and sweets, which is why I found this picture so delightful.

Maybe this year instead of making traditional Christmas cookies I’ll just make cookies in the shapes of various facial hair styles.

Inspiration for December

By Annie and Katelyn

Holiday To-Do List

By Annie
I’ve always been a supporter of the “Christmas season doesn’t start until AFTER Thanksgiving” school of thought, but as we all know, the crafter calendar is a bit ahead of the regular calendar. Therefore, my official holiday season starts today.
There are a lot of things I’m hoping to make in the next month and [...]

Scary Snacks

By Annie
Every Halloween party needs some spooky treats. I’m trying to find some good recipes to try, and I found some really great works of art.
These bloody finger cookies are 100% vegan friendly.  Click the photo to view the full recipe.
I know your Halloween guests will probably get enough candy, so why not include something [...]

Halloween Cookies

By Katelyn
Today, in an effort to put off doing homework, my roommate and I decided to partake in some festive baking.  Of course, it is far too early to make Christmas cookies so we made Halloween cookies!

We made the sugar cookies completely from scratch.  Then we decorated them with homemade icing, some sprinkles, and mini [...]

Backyard Bridal Shower: Tea Party

By Annie
I have to admit that I’m not much of a bridal shower fan.  Just the idea of a bunch of girls wearing flowered sun dresses, eating tea sandwiches and ooh-ing and aah-ing over various kitchen items isn’t really my thing.  But this weekend I attended/hosted a tea party-themed shower that had a lot of [...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

By Annie
These cookies are a favorite of mine (and Katelyn’s!)  I make them pretty regularly, and then I eat way too many of them.
Here’s the recipe I use:
Combine 2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup butter, and 1/3 cup chocolate syrup.  Heat in a saucepan until boiling.  Remove from heat.  Let cool for one [...]

chai tea + cookies = …meh

By Annie
This week, instead of making my normal chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies, I decided to try a new recipe. I stumbled upon a recipe for chai cookies, which immediately caught my attention. After all, I LOVE chai tea, and I LOVE cookies. So naturally, chai cookies should be the most wonderful [...]