baking – Confections, Crafts, Couture

Music Festival Macarons

I made the decision to make these macarons even more special by combining two desserts into one. These Music Festival Macarons are cotton candy flavored and chromatic. I

No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

This is not your basic strawberry cheesecake. This cheesecake doesn’t just have strawberry flavor in the crust, it also has strawberries in every ounce of the filling.

Strawberry Crunch Cake

I have always enjoyed strawberry cake, but why not make it better with more texture and flavor.

Piña Colada Day

July 10th is National Piña Colada Day, which serves as motivation for a new recipe.

Happy Juneteenth & Black Music Month

Juneteenth in the Black community historically has been a time for celebration. This special day has served as a community monument of freedom. For Black people in the US, Juneteenth has been a long standing tradition. I remember as a child going to parades, festivals, and of course celebrating with delicious dishes of food. ThisContinue reading “Happy Juneteenth & Black Music Month”

Rainbow Birthday Cake

I predetermined that this cake should be as unique and incredible as my best friend.

Rainbow Rolls

I wanted my birthday brunch full of color and flavor just like me.

Dulce de Leche Bars

Since I usually enjoy a light herbal or fruit tea in the afternoon, I thought a decadent, buttery confection would be the perfect accompaniment.

Make Love Not War Cake

A cake can turn out in so many flavors and tastes but basically is made of the same ingredients. The same stands true for humanity. We come in different colors and flavors, but are all created with the same things and made to love.

Kiss It Better Cake

The idea of chocolate covered strawberries danced around in my head. I thought how could I take this classic aphrodisiac and make it even more sensual yet scrumptious. I decided to make a rich chocolate cake and fill it with a bright, tangy and sweet creamy strawberry filling.