summer recipe – 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

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”

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.

National S’mores Day!

Being that today is the official holiday, I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to master the s’more with some homemade marshmallows.

National Sugar Cookie Day

I adore a good sugar cookie. Some may call or consider this cookie rather basic, but if made right this cookie can be more delectable than the rest. I love a sugar cookie that is flavorful, soft but does not fall apart when you pick it up. The right sugar cookie also must have theContinue reading “National Sugar Cookie Day”

Pride Mocha Donuts

I can’t believe we are half way into this year already. It’s the month of June, which is full of celebrations! To name a few of my favorites there’s National Hug Your Cat day, National Donut Day, Juneteenth, Black Music month and of course Pride month. I recently returned from vacation at the end ofContinue reading “Pride Mocha Donuts”

Hummingbird Cupcakes

It’s May and Mother’s Day is steadily approaching. I am super excited because May is also my birthday month. Not only do I plan to celebrate my birthday all month long, but I’m also taking my first international trip since COVID. I, of course, am taking all the necessary safety precautions and am fully vaccinated.Continue reading “Hummingbird Cupcakes”