In the workplace today, it’s hard to find unique rewards and pick-me-ups for employees. Many employers have seen their hires working overtime, giving everything possible to complete tasks required of them. With all the stress and demands in the workplace, company morale can skydive quickly when the days drag on with little to no change […]

Every bride dreams about her perfect wedding. The venue will be decorated to her tastes. The dress will be stunning on her figure. The food will be superb with the cake being the breathtaking tasty masterpiece it was always meant to be! How quickly such dreams can be dashed thanks to COVID-19! Thanks to social […]

When it comes to celebrating, no food sets the scene like cake. We bake or order one for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or even the fact that it’s Friday! There’s just something about having a slice of the baked confection slathered with frosting and topped with an array of decorations that is hard to beat. With […]

If you’re stuck at home by yourself during quarantine—or stuck at home with small children—you may be running out of ideas to keep yourself and/or them occupied. Why not take a stab at these classic, easy baking recipes? You’ll learn a new skill and get something sweet to snack on. Below are some of our […]

So, you’re watching your favorite baking show on Netflix, and a craving strikes you. You simply need to have some delicious, fluffy, moist cake piled high with chocolate ganache and buttercream icing, stat. The only problem? It’s 10 p.m., and your local Raleigh bakery is closed for the night. So you turn to your pantry […]

First coined in mid-2000s, “lifehacks” are tips intended to make ordinaary tasks faster, easier, and cheaper. While plenty of lifehacks really are handy, most baking hacks are more likely are more likely to result in a kitchen fire than a tasty, easy treat! Our Raleigh baker explains which baking hacks are best avoided. Making Jell-O […]

One of the toughest part of planning a wedding is creating the guest list. Of course, you want all the people you love to be able to attend, and you don’t want to cause hurt feelings and resentment by leaving anyone out. On the other hand, every guest you add to the list means more […]

Red roses and a fancy dinner is the classic Valentine’s Day activity—but the romance suffers a bit when you find yourself crowded elbow-to-elbow with couples doing the exact same thing. There’s also the ever-popular, always affordable Netflix-and-Chill, but on a special day like this, don’t you want to go above and beyond? Below are some […]

Even if you’re not a sports enthusiast, everyone can celebrate the opportunity to pig out on delicious snack foods on February 2nd, the Super Bowl’s yearly date. Whether you’re hosting your own Super Bowl party, or will just be contributing a tasty dish, these delicious Super Bowl snacks will definitely make you game day’s MVP. […]

If you’ve ever browsed the baking aisle for ingredients, you’re probably already familiar with the steep cost of genuine vanilla extract. Making your own at home allows you to make a lot more, for about the same price; you can then either stockpile your extra bottles, or give them out as gifts or wedding favors. […]