Due to the fact that the local theater runs a weekly $5 special on tickets, Tuesday has become movie night. S and I like all kinds of movies, but we’ve been into more serious ones lately, beginning with Black Mass a few weeks ago, then The Martian after that, and, most recently: Bridge of Spies….
Grow – {Toasted Rice and Almond Cake with Cherries}
I surround myself at all times with terracotta; a growing collection of pots collected from friends, family, and garage sales. I want, so desperately, to grow things. I obsess over my potted hydrangea, a year-old gift from S, and distantly coddle – as I hear they appreciate – the succulents growing in my window sills….
How to Frost a Cake
So, you want to learn how to frost a cake? There are many, many, many ways to do it. Ultimately, the technique you choose to use will be based on what makes you comfortable, but I’m hoping that this guide will give you a place to start! How to Frost a Cake A step-by-step guide…
How to Assemble a Layer Cake
Filling a cake is a pretty straightforward task, but I thought this guide might be helpful to people who are just learning to work with layer cakes. Please keep in mind that this is just my way of doing it. As you practice, you will become more and more comfortable with the process and figure…
How to Make Italian Meringue Buttercream
When choosing between Swiss and Italian Meringue Buttercreams, the latter is definitely the one I prefer. Although it contains the same ingredients, Italian Meringue Buttercream is more airy and light than Swiss, which is the way I like a frosting to be. Unfortunately, I think a lot of people are afraid of this recipe because…
How to Make Swiss Meringue Buttercream
This post contains affiliate links. I receive A LOT of emails and comments about Swiss Meringue Buttercream. I try to respond to them as thoroughly and promptly as I can, but sometimes I just don’t have the time to do so, and that makes me feel bad. So, what I decided to do was start…