Best of 2017 ~ The Sweet Nerd Style
Happy 2018! I hope the new year brings you and yours so much joy. I did want to reminisce on the past year so I’ve put together the top 5 recipes from The Sweet Nerd in 2017.
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Snickerdoodle Cupcakes
Are you a sucker for cinnamon? My obsession started with cinnamon toast when I was a wee girl. Then on to cinnamon snickerdoodle cookies.
Eat, Drink, and Make Croquembouche!
Santa Claus has the right idea! Visit this wonderful Croquembouche, but only once a year. This decadent french deliciousness means ‘crunch in the mouth’
Easy Winter Wonderland Cupcakes
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Ah, the glorious winter season in Los Angeles is so bright, snowy, and blistering cold.
In A Word Yum ~ Thanksgiving Treats
I’m not only a baking fanatic, but I swoon over a cute treat presentation. Bags, boxes, wrapping – they all add to the fun experience of giving or receiving a treat.
Gooey Caramel-Choco Chex Mix
Gooey. Caramel. Chocolate. Marshmallow. These words aren’t usually combined with cereal, but I’m doing it. Well…a special kind of cereal, one we all know and love: Chex Mix.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bark: More Bite, Less Bark
Yep, it’s hard not to love the classic peppermint bark that is ubiquitous this time of year – but there’s honestly nothing like the salty-and-sweet combo of peanut butter and chocolate.
Spooky Splatters of Street Art Decor
For me, Halloween isn’t just about a single night of trick or treating. I love celebrating in little ways all month long.
Going On A Bear Hunt
We’re going on a bear hunt! Well, for Bear Cupcakes, that is, because honestly, I’m not much of a camper. I love the “idea”
Chocolate Lightning Cupcakes
So, my 10-year-old son might be my toughest critic. Especially when it comes to anything chocolate. Gavin was born with…shall we say a selective palate?!?
Banana Summer Split Cake
Lickety split! Try making this ice cream cake tower and watch it disappear in seconds. My hubby loves bananas so I decided to create a masterpiece for him to mark his 47th birthday.
Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie for the Bacon Lover in Your Life
My boy Liam is all about bacon. Liam and bacon… bacon chicken, bacon sandwiches, and now, bacon chocolate chip cookie pie.
Cherry Ice Cream Float
Figuring out just the right kind of “yum” for kids can be a daunting task. What may seem as a gourmet and classy touch for adults may come-off as downright treason to a child –
Fruit Coulis
Summer in Cali is HOT… We just moved and I had visions of watching the kids play in the pool, cocktail in hand.
Strawberry-n-Cake Popsicles ~ An Ice Cream Cheat!
Summer is in full swing and it is just too dang hot for baking. In fact, it’s too hot to do just about anything.
