It’s that time of year again – First Holy Communion season. I have really enjoyed the opportunities I’ve been given to make cakes and special desserts for this celebration. It reminds me of when my sweet daughter had her special day. I…
old fashioned caramel recipe for apples and topping
Making caramel the old fashioned way is a labor of love. Deciding to make it happen depends on how badly you want it. There are plenty of short cut recipes for sauces and dips that taste similar, but they can’t…
dreamy whipped cream
Once you make whipped cream from scratch, there’s no going back. It’s an absolute dream!I’m sharing my recipe for one of the best and simplest things you’ll make with a standing mixer, and it will take less than 2 minutes to complete. Whipped cream was the first thing I tried to make when I received a standing mixer as a wedding gift. (My 4.5 quart Kitchen Aid kept up the good work after 12 years of heavy use. I even used it in this post.
every-Thanksgiving cranberry sauce
If you’re referring to this recipe post, it must mean that Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you’re looking to make my full-proof, favorite way to make our every-Thanksgiving cranberry sauce. Enjoy this! Happy celebrating.
one minute smoothie: orange-berry bliss
“Orange Berry Bliss” is my go-to smoothie. It only takes a minute to make. It tastes amazing and is an awesome pick-me-up at breakfast or at snack time. Years ago, there was a smoothie shop that made “orange berry blitz.”…
baby’s breath and big moments
Our sweet boy had his First Holy Communion. It was definitely one of those best, big-moments that we will never forget. There was so much joy in this day, that I could post a hundred photos of smiling faces. Instead, I’ll focus on some of the details for our small celebration at home.
sweet, summertime drinks
It’s (still) officially Summer, and by the heat, you can feel it. I’m hanging on to the good stuff, by using the ingredients around me. It’s time to cool-down with some fruity and refreshing summertime drinks that your friends and family…
campfire cookies – s’mores with fresh baked chocolate chip cookies
There was a time when graham crackers were a mandatory part of s’mores. Since replacing them with freshly-baked chocolate chip cookies, there is no turning back. I made Campfire Cookies as a surprise-treat for my sweethearts. They are not going to…
easy breezy meringue topping
Vanilla meringue is one of those unique dessert toppings that tastes so lovely and simply made. It is not too sweet, but ultra light and fluffy. It looks beautiful. It’s easy to make. We need it for Lemon Meringue pies and cakes. Bonus: we get to use a kitchen torch!
taste the rainbow: vegan vanilla cupcake recipe
I debuted the Vegan Rainbow cupcake for my Mili’s Sweets business in 2015, and it has been a hit ever since! This is a simple and a fun way to make a very colorful and tasty cake, without the use of eggs or dairy. My inspiration was my sweet little girl’s birthday request. She wanted one of her best friends to enjoy the cake (whom is allergic to eggs and tree nuts), so I figured I’d give it a try to color my favorite vegan-vanilla cake recipe.
beyond brittle
I’m taking this old-school candy to a whole new level! You are going to love how simple this is to make – with an end result that is both delicious and beautiful. I’m sharing how to make the best, basic…
the first days & our grand opening
Please note that this post is from 2015 and Mili’s Sweets is no longer at retail with MiaBella. The owners and my friends, the Clow family, decided to close their doors and we have since left the location in 2018….