The madness of March is just heating up as we head into April! One of my favorite uses for our Big Cookie Cakes is to customize them and send them as a taunting gift to a friend who cheers for a rival team. You choose the colors of the frosting and the words on top [...]

It’s 2-for-1 today! I’ve got a  fabulous decorating idea for your Easter eggs, plus a smooth and silky egg salad recipe to use once your egg hunting is done. I was going to say that they’re both eggs-ellent ideas, but I don’t like to yolk around when I’m talking about Easter eggs. (Not funny? No?)

First, [...]

A little red box on the desk says, “Thank you for all that you do.”
A little red box from everyone in the department says, “We’d all be lost without you.”
A little red box delivered fresh to the door says, “Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.”
A little red box filled with cookies says, “You deserve a [...]

Our Easter Basket Giveaway is over and a winner has been randomly selected. Congratulations to Pat, who said she does eat her decorated Easter eggs:
Yes with a little ketchup, salt & pepper!
Thanks to everyone who commented!

Hybrids are a big deal right now in the world. We have hybrid cars. We have hybrid dogs. There are hybrid trees, and even hybrid utensils like the spork. I think it’s about time for a hybrid dessert–part meal, part decadent treat!
Muesli (pronounced myoo-slee) has been around for a long time, originating in Switzerland where [...]

What is an Easter celebration without a beautiful basket? If you’re looking for inspiration, let me recommend a few of my Easter favorites that are guaranteed to delight the dear ones on your list.
Wanna see something irresistible? Bite-sized cookies, brownies, and candy in this colorful Easter Edibles Basket–perfect for sharing!
Our Carrot Patch Basket features our [...]

I was talking with a friend the other day who used to work as an administrative assistant in a very busy corporate office. Her job was part receptionist, part office coordinator, part gopher, part copy machine expert, part coffee maker, and part person-who-knows-where-everything-is-kept. She often ate lunch at her desk because it got too annoying [...]

There are so many ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but this way is my favorite. Cream puffs are a wonderful dessert to customize–a little food coloring and you’ve got a dessert that matches your holiday, your party theme, even your outfit (if you’re into color-coordinating with your food). You can fill your cream puffs [...]

Smile at a stranger.
Warm your child’s favorite blanket in the dryer for a few minutes in the morning.
Call someone you’re thinking about.
Leave a note in your mailbox thanking your mail carrier.
Buy a cup of coffee for the next person in line.
Straighten up a mess.
Invite someone over for dinner.
Pour a bubble bath for a loved one [...]

It’s widely believed that if someone else buys a treat for you, the calories don’t count. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to get my hands on the scientific evidence to support this, but I’m sure the tests continue in earnest.
So imagine the day when you show up to work on your birthday, or you’ve been [...]