DIY and Crafts — cooking

I am so honored to be a part of the HEB initiative, #TexansHelpingTexans, to help share 3 simple ways to help others during social distancing. HEB is my go to grocery store and they have been really stepping forward and helping out our community during this pandemic. So I am happy to share a few ways that I have been trying to do my part to help others as well. Everyone in our community is dealing with social distancing, quarantine, and uncertainty, that is why my family and I have been trying to spread a few smiles and give some joy to...

Can you tell I am on a leopard print kick? Or even a colorful bread making kick? After trying my hand at rainbow bread this past weekend, I was immediately hooked on trying all sorts of different patterened loaves of bread. And after sharing my rainbow swirl bread on Instagram, you all were just as obsessed as I was and had so many questions. So I figured I would write up a little tutorial on how to make leopard print bread and rainbow bread. Now I will say that both of these were my first attempts at each pattern. The...

Can you tell I have been baking up a storm while at home? I just realized that I am now posting two bread recipes in a row. What is this a recipe blog? Hehehehe. You all loved my recipe for the rainbow and leopard spotted bread, so when my daughter asked for more fresh bread (she claims she could live off of it. Me too kid. Me too.), I figured it was time to try another technique I had an idea for. Below I am sharing how to make confetti patterned bread! Yes, that’s right, confetti! Little dabs of colorful bread...

I’ve got a delicious and charming treat for you today: my DIY lucky charm cinnamon roll recipe! It’s the ultimate way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at home. Surprise your kids with a special after-school treat or make breakfast for the family. It doesn’t get more magical than this. Don’t forget to grab yourself a sprinkle-filled rolling pin from my shop while they’re still in stock! Click here to see these cinnamon rolls in action. Ingredients: Dough 2 cups whole milk 4 tsp. instant yeast 6 Tbsp. brown sugar 4 Tbsp. butter, melted 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. ground nutmeg 4-4½ cups all-purpose flour,...

Hear me out, okay? I’m pretty sure I just made the cutest bagels of all time. They’re absolutely perfect for the fall season. Do you want to make your own? Follow along with my recipe below. Don’t forget to add some whipped cream cheese to top it off! Head here to see the full DIY video and get a glimpse of the process. Ingredients: 2 cups milk 4 tsp. instant yeast 6 Tbsp. brown sugar 4 Tbsp. butter, melted 2 tsp. salt 4-4½ cups AP flour (start with 4, add more if needed) Food color Cinnamon sticks for the stems Instructions: Step...