Category Archives: Severe Nerdery

Bacon Pancakes, Makin’ Bacon Pancakes

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

Some of you may be aware by now that I have a slight fandom for Hugh Jackman and Wolverine. So it would not be that surprising that my friends would make sure I was aware of this: Good morning…. A … Continue reading →

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That’s No Ordinary Rabbit Cookie!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

Would you like to make some easy, adorable, candy-filled bunny cookies for Easter? Of course you would! These basic bunnies are a kid-friendly craft to share with the whole family. Start by making the base cookie pre-filled with candies of … Continue reading →

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3D Candy Filled R2D2 Head Cookies

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

I was trying to think of a cheeky, nerdy joke headline and then I realized I shouldn’t bury the lead on this one: Oh but wait a second…it’s almost Christmas and I don’t want the food blogger police (which totally … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go Somewhere Where There’s CHOCOLATE!

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

Last Friday I did a small bake sale at my husband’s workplace for the Wallace and Gromit’s Big Bake to benefit Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Charity. They’re a UK group raising funds to improve the lives of sick children in … Continue reading →

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Blow Thine Hunger To Cakey Bits

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Kimberly Chapman

My older daughter’s best friend asked me last year when her father was diagnosed with a serious illness if I’d make him a Holy Hand Grenade cake for his birthday. Of course I said yes! Part of why I was … 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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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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Free Hugs For Your Face

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

I recently made some cookies with nerdy things on them to send to friends. I will protect their privacy but I still want to show the rest of you the nerdtasticiosity. Yes that’s a real word: I’m a perfeshunal writer. … Continue reading →

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That’s No Moon

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

That’s a 2.25″ solid ball of homemade gummy candy shaped like a Death Star. What’s even better is it’s super easy to make. Simply follow my Basic Gummy Recipe in any flavour you like, but make a double batch to … Continue reading →

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Multiple Layers of Wrong…and Chocolate!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

The cutest alien ever on Doctor Who is undoubtedly the Adipose, which are little living lumps of fatty tissue. So when I decided to make a cake for my friend Kyla (who is also president of our cake club and … Continue reading →