Lemon Mango Bars
One of the many perks of owning a bakery is that I receive lots of yummy samples from vendors all around the world, so I always have a supply of unique ingredients to experiment with. My Frutta Prima […]
Tangerine (Cutie) Cream Pie
I always thought it was funny how citrus fruits peak in the wintertime. To me, the thought of citrus fruits conjures up summery images like lemonade stands propped up on the corner of neighborhood streets during […]
Red Velvet Cupcakes and Cherry Mint Sparklers
At my bakery, Red Velvet cupcakes are not only a staple, they’re also our most popular dessert during this time of year. People love Red Velvet cupcakes (you can see my Red Velvet cupcakes featured in Bebe Birds‘ special Valentine’s […]
Flat and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Last week, my baking team and I baked over 2000 chocolate chip cookies for one of our corporate clients, AAA. I thought it was fitting, too, being President’s Day weekend and all, since what is more patriotic than our […]
Blueberry Scones
Most beach town folks are early birds; we rise with the sun and wind the day down as the sun sets. My mornings begin as the sun’s rays shine through my loft windows and the smell […]
Beach Town Baking’s Oreo-Inspired Gourmet Cookie
I decided to spend this past Monday morning at my loft testing out new recipes for my upcoming cookbook. Rummaging through my files, I found an old “Fudge Cookie Sandwich” recipe that I had scribbled on […]
Beach Town Baking’s Guinness Cupcake
Fun fact: Did you know that Saint Patrick was a real person? He lived from c. AD 385 to AD 461, and was the most celebrated patron Saint of Ireland. Guinness, on the other hand, is […]
How to Make Candied Pumpkin
When people think of using pumpkin in food, the first thing that comes to their minds is the canned pureed pumpkin stocked at the local supermarkets. Canned pumpkin is great in a pinch, but with Halloween […]
Coconut Macaroons
Calling all coconut lovers! This post is for you. Today, I’m going to share with you a recipe for one of the most popular items from my bakery’s menu: macaroons. Who doesn’t love these sweet, chewy, perfect […]
“Goodbye to Summer” Peach Cobbler
Fall in Southern California doesn’t look a whole lot different than it does in the summer, and I’m not complaining! But being from the East Coast, I sometimes do miss the true transitions between the seasons […]