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Croissant, Prosciutto, and Cheese Bake
I was hosting a family Christmas breakfast and wanted something festive but easy to make because I wasn't about to get up super early to...

Francesca Loomis
Jan 28, 20242 min read


Pistachio Baklava
Baklava is not as difficult to make as it looks. In fact, out of all of the things I bake, this is one of the easiest! However, it takes...

Francesca Loomis
Jun 6, 20222 min read


White Chocolate Matcha Cookies
I dropped the ball on posting this recipe, hence the Christmas/holiday themed photo since I made them in December as part of my 2020...

Francesca Loomis
Apr 10, 20212 min read


Triple Ginger Cookies
Do you love the ginger cookies from Trader Joe's? They're a personal favorite of mine that I haven't quite figured out how to produce at...

Francesca Loomis
Jan 31, 20212 min read


Hot Cocoa Bombs
I've jumped on the hot cocoa bomb craze, and so glad I did. There was a lot to learn throughout this process so I thought I would help...

Francesca Loomis
Jan 24, 20213 min read


The 2020 Holiday Cookie Giveaway
With the holidays approaching, I wanted to give back to my community while also doing something that I love: bake. If you follow me on...

Francesca Loomis
Dec 19, 20202 min read


Thanksgiving 2020
Can you believe how quickly this year has passed? It's November, and that means Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I am still...

Francesca Loomis
Nov 14, 20201 min read


Dark Chocolate Espresso Cake with Mocha Mascarpone Frosting and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
"I want to take that cake to dinner" is what my friend said when I sent her a picture of the final product. And you know what? I couldn't...

Francesca Loomis
Feb 3, 20204 min read


Red Velvet Cupcakes with Raspberry Coulis
Cream cheese frosting and red velvet cake make a classic pairing. Add some raspberry coulis to the mix and and you have a bloody...

Francesca Loomis
Nov 1, 20193 min read


The Best Carrot Cake
It's taken me a few tries but I have found the perfect carrot cake recipe, and just in time for Easter! The previous recipe I tried,...

Francesca Loomis
Apr 15, 20192 min read


Cinnamon Roll Babka
A babka is a sweet, buttery yeast bread traditionally filled with chocolate. The first time I made a babka it did not turn out good. The...

Francesca Loomis
Mar 2, 20193 min read


Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
I'm not a huge fan of cooked fruit, with the exception for pies. I also don't have many fall/Christmas recipes other than some apple and...

Francesca Loomis
Feb 14, 20192 min read


Czech Christmas Bread (Vánočka)
My stepdad is from the Czech Republic so my mom requested that I make him this bread for Christmas. I have not made many breads in my...

Francesca Loomis
Jan 10, 20194 min read


Winter Butternut Squash Dip
I've been eating so much butternut squash this winter so I hope you're ready for a number of recipes with this vegetable, starting with...

Francesca Loomis
Dec 30, 20162 min read


Cranberry Swirl Bread
Want something to make with leftover cranberries? Here you go! This bread was a hit during Thanksgiving and I definitely plan to make it...
Francesca L.
Nov 26, 20162 min read
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