dive bar sundae.

I don’t paint. I don’t sculpt. I don’t play an instrument, nor do I sing very well. Or, at all. I do, however, like to create dishes that are inspired by things. This dive bar sundae is my interpretation of, um, a dive bar.

confetti marshmallow blondies.

These taste like a combination of rainbows, unicorns, and everything that is right in this world.

Red Velvet Oreo Cookies

One of my many, many Target shopping binges inspired these cookies. After Christmas, I’d grabbed three packages of Winter Oreo cookies because they were on clearance. I’m not really sure why, although I do love Oreos, because I try not to keep prepackaged sweets in the house. We have enough homemade treats at any given […]

Peanut Butter Banana Bottom Cupcakes

Every once in a while, I have an idea so amazing, so freaking marvelous that I impress even myself. I am easily impressed, so I guess this statement doesn’t really mean much in and of itself.

Banana Espresso Bread

Spotted bananas are the fruit of the Devil. But…..they make really, really good banana bread. So for this, they are redeemed in my eyes. Truth be told, I’d never cared much for banana bread until I was in my teens. And it HAD TO BE my Mom’s banana bread. Especially the end piece. Sorry, mom. […]

Vegan Spiced Coconut Pudding, Mango Compote, and Orange Macadamia Gremolata

I feel compelled to rat myself out on this one: The recipe and photographs for this post were taken back in August. Yes, as in summer. *hides face* Between the farmer’s markets, special bakery orders, being a mom to kids AND puppies, plus a full time job that involves a 2-4 hour daily commute I’ve […]

Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry Rose Compote

To say that I’ve taken a bit of a break would be a fair statement. The month of September FLEW past. It’s not that I haven’t been working on any new recipes; in fact, I have three posts just begging waiting to be worked on and posted. Birdcage Bakeshop has been keeping me on my […]

Lavender Peach Teacake with Honey Creme Fraiche Whipped Cream

Happy Labor Day weekend!!!!!! Are you as excited as I am that the holiday weekend is upon us? Aside from a pool party, and the farmer’s market, I am excited to spend my weekend reading and being lazy. Pajama Day? Yep. If you’ve been a reader of my blog, you probably know that I have […]

Baked Stonefruit with Granola

Yesterday my baking company, Birdcage Bakeshop, participated in the Artisan’s Market held monthly at Williams Sonoma. I know. (Squeeeeee!) Navigating the world as a new business owner is exciting. And terrifying. Luckily, the sampling went well and I fielded lots of questions on what to do with the granola I was selling. “Funny you should ask. […]

Espresso Chocolate Almond Pudding

There are few things in life that tickle my fancy more than coffee and chocolate. I love desserts of all kinds: lemon, butterscotch, vanilla, really anything. But there is something about coffee and chocolate that just sends me over the moon. It had been awhile since I visited my favorite neighborhood store: Green Grocer in […]