Author Archives: Kimberly Chapman

Quick Tip: Getting Parchment into a Square Pan

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

My go-to recipe for fast/emergency potluck baking is Brown Eyed Baker’s Snickerdoodle Blondies because I always have the ingredients on hand, it cooks up fast, and it’s really yummy. But I use parchment instead of greasing the pan because then … Continue reading →

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Itty Bitty Widdle Waddles!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

First, in the early days of my cake decorating, there was the Large Turkey. Then came the Mini Turkeys. Lots of them, in costume and in rainbow colours. Now behold…THE CAKE BALL TURKEY! I know, I know, you’re thinking, “Isn’t … Continue reading →

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Hosting Problems

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

If it’s not obvious, this site has been crawling for weeks and down a lot. That’s because of my horrible host. I need to find another one but I have an infant and no time. So please bear with me … Continue reading →

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If You Prick Our Brains, Do They Not Bleed?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

You know you’re getting your Halloween baking right when you’re constantly asked if you watch Dexter. I wanted to make a bleeding brain skull cake for the Halloween party thrown my by husband’s employer last year, especially since I spent … Continue reading →

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This Is The Very Model Of a Modern Melty Chocolate Cake

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

My daughter Peo is slightly obsessed with “The Pirates of Penzance.” But when she asked for her eighth birthday party to have a Penzance theme, I pointed out that most other kids her age – even at her very nerdy … Continue reading →

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OMG Bacon Cheeseburger Hash Brown Pie!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

I always say nobody should come to this blog for pretty photos, but if you have Scratch’n’Sniff installed on your device, activate it now because OMG this dinner is unbelievably good! It’s also highly customizable. Adjust the ingredients to what … Continue reading →

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Save That Fat!

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

Bacon fat is awesome. No, really. It’s pretty much free when you think about it – it comes with the bacon you buy whether you want it there or not – and it does a faboo job of cooking all … Continue reading →

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These Cake Balls Are In The Bag

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

If you know me, you know that I’m the least fashionable person possible. I have 15 pairs of the same capris in different colours, and I have many nerdy and/or cake-related t-shirts. That’s my wardrobe. If you see me in … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Composi-Mold – And it’s AWESOME

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

Have you ever sat around thinking about your craft and wishing there was a tool that would meet your needs, but figuring that your dreams of such a thing could never come true? I frequently look at the vast numbers … Continue reading →

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“Pretend It’s Healthy Because It’s Got Oats In It” Microwave Snack Cake

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

So you know those evenings when you’re sitting around and want a nice snack but you don’t want an over-sugared box mix brownie or cupcake because it’ll wreck your sleep or be diabetic-bad or whatever? You want something tasty and … Continue reading →