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Back-to-School Baked Goods: Cookies and Cupcakes

My mom always made a big deal about the first day back to school… in a good way. She would make an extra special breakfast for all of us in the morning and she always had homemade treats ready for us when we returned in the afternoon. My brothers and I would chow down on cookies, cupcakes, or tarts while she listened to the events that transpired during our first day back to class. It was a simple gesture, but one I still remember to this day… probably because the tradition lasted all the way through high school. If you … Continue reading →

Valentine Classroom Cupcakes

If you signed up to bring treats to your child’s classroom on Valentine’s Day, cupcakes are a sure hit. There is no need to spend too much time on complicated decorations with these easy ideas. First, if you bake the cupcakes yourself, use a cake mix. You might be tempted to bake something from scratch, but if you’ve ever seen a classroom full of fourth-graders wolfing down cupcakes, you can see that they might miss the subtleties of Grandma Ruby’s lemon curd confections. It’s the frosting and decorations that count. If you buy cupcakes from the store, you can still … Continue reading →