We’re no stranger to Rainbow Chip/Funfetti/Confetti Cakes here on Planet Byn. This cake is truly so nostalgic and fun and takes me back to being a kid. I’ve made plenty of versions of this cake over the years, but still wanted to try out Claire’s recipe. I actually make this the first time back in......
Long ago, in a galaxy far away (i.e. pre-COVID Fall 2019) we had an auction at work to raise money for the foundation where I work. I contributed two things: a custom 8″ celebration cake and two dozen custom cupcakes. My co-worker who had the winning bid for the cupcakes was so excited to order......
The beginning of this month was a struggle. I was dealing with some work drama, and generally just annoyed by all the COVID anniversary content that was popping up everywhere (like we need to be reminded we’ve been stuck inside for one year). Luckily the month ended on a much better note with both my......
By now, we all know I’m obsessed with Claire Saffitz, but I do have one teeny tiny bone to pick with her. She is constantly saying in her videos that you need a stand mixer to make her recipes, and then sometimes she’ll reluctantly say with a sigh that you *could* use a hand mixer......
As a person with a lot of hobbies, you know things are getting dire when I will actually admit that I’m BORED. Yes, I have shows I’m watching, books I’m reading, and cross-stitch projects underway, but I’m just feeling a general sense of boredom settling over it all. I hate to say it, but I’m......
February is the worst, but I cooked, baked and blogged my way through it all and it actually seemed to fly by. Here’s what was happening: First, let’s pour one out for Dara & Erin from How to Eat! They announced at the beginning of the month that they’re winding down their blog to focus......
I created a poll in my Instagram stories last week to see what recipe people thought I should make next from Dessert Person. The options were: Malted “Forever” Brownies, Coffee Coffee Cake or Poppy Seed Almond Cake. I knew Kristine would vote for Coffee Coffee Cake, but so did her sister and also responded with......
I started brainstorming for a Valentine’s Day Treat Box as soon as Christmas was over. I loved my Christmas boxes so much, so I wanted to do a version with various heart shaped/pink/red treats to spread a little love. I’ve always loved baking for Valentine’s Day, because there’s none of the pressure or urgency of......
I’m back with another recipe from Dessert Person! It was my Dad’s birthday last week, and his #1 fave is Carrot Cake, so I decided to test out Claire’s version. Her recipe is pretty straightforward and keeps the focus on the carrots and traditional spices like cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Her only extra addition to......
I’m pretty loyal to My Favourite Buttermilk Pancakes. Ever since I found that recipe, that’s what I make every time I’m craving them, and have never really felt the need to try anything else. Until now! Like I mentioned in my January recap, I’ve had a renewed interest in Chrissy Teigen’s cookbooks lately. Not really......