2025

It feels impossible that I haven’t updated in so long. I’m still cooking and in love with food. I started a new project this year (and by started, I mean JUST started and didn’t have time to continue) that I’m hoping will be something I can fully grasp next year. It’s a Keller x Keller … Continue reading 2025 →

Over half way through 2022

This year has gone by in a blur. I can't believe how far we're already through, so I wanted to check in on my goals even though things are so busy right now. Cooking has been an interesting ride lately. We began a Costco membership, so now I do my shopping for 90% of our … Continue reading Over half way through 2022 →

2021 Year Review, 2022 Goals

Somehow it's already the end of another year and...I haven't looked at this goal list in at least 6 months. I have been so busy with the bakery and learning how to cook some new things, I haven't had a chance to really experiment with anything. In fact, I don't even know what my 2022 … Continue reading 2021 Year Review, 2022 Goals →

SugarBelles Bakery is Open!

After years of talking about wanting to open a made-to-order bakery, it's finally happening. We've launched the website, launched the facebook page, became an official LLC with the state, approached in-store business owners if they'd like to carry our stock product, and have the order form running. I've had the business cards and items sitting … Continue reading SugarBelles Bakery is Open! →

A quick Mid-year update!

The last time I updated, it was just 13 days into the new year and I had just found the kitchen of my dreams in our home that we were still weeks from closing on. Fast forward to now, just two days until August. I've been in my new kitchen for almost five months. It … Continue reading A quick Mid-year update! →

2020 Review, 2021 Goals

I am the worst at blogging. I have A LOT of catching up to do! I've made so many pies, so many pretty phos and ramen dishes, and I'm prepping to open my home-bakery in 2021 in my brand new kitchen (we don't have it yet, but we're closing in our settlement!) It was such … Continue reading 2020 Review, 2021 Goals →

A 3 Week Study in Dominique Ansel’s Tart Presentations

It has been a month of tarts. I was given nearly two dozen apples a few weeks ago and immediately thought of Dominique Ansel's apple tart. Pastry cream has always been a little intimidating to me due to how easy it is to mess it up at every stage but I jumped in and tried … Continue reading A 3 Week Study in Dominique Ansel’s Tart Presentations →

Thomas Keller’s Weiner Schnitzel revisited

I've recently moved to a very Germanic rooted town, which has inspired me to try out some German foods again. When I went to the butcher here, only a few blocks from my new home (walking distance to a butcher is a dream! Knowing there's another one half a mile away is even better!) they … Continue reading Thomas Keller’s Weiner Schnitzel revisited →

Out of State Move hiatus

I moved 16 hours from my old home into a home where the kitchen takes some getting used to. I got my stove a few days ago but currently, most of my prized kitchen gear is sitting in a storage unit until we can get some shelves in the garage. This has made a lot … Continue reading Out of State Move hiatus →

Bull testicles and Lamb Tongues coming right up!

I went to the butcher's and picked up my new set of challenges and I spent the weekend researching the best ways to cook them, the best sides to pair them with, and the best drinks to go with them. I'm pretty excited to try these out! Originally, I planned to do one in March … Continue reading Bull testicles and Lamb Tongues coming right up! →