Author Archives: Kimberly Chapman

Happy Birthday To Me

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

I recently picked up one of Lakeland’s “anti gravity” cake kits by CakeFrame and decided to try to entire their November online contest to win Â£50 worth of store vouchers. I didn’t win the contest, but it was an excuse … Continue reading →

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BB-8 All The Cake

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

I had intended to do a crazy, nerdy gingerbread thing for my husband’s work Christmas party, but I had a colossal failure. So instead I made a BB-8 cake. Which is fine, except I know it’s going to be a … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Gingerbread Candle Holders by Tunde Dugantsi

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

I recently saw a friend’s amazing gingerbread cookies on social media and asked if she had a tutorial on how to make them. She said she’d just learned the technique at a class by Tunde Dugantsi, whom I noticed had … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Wild Eats

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

Disclaimer: I was sent a free copy of this book for review. I was upfront that I only do honest reviews. All opinions stated here are mine and I have not been paid or compensated other than the free copy … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Grandbaby Cakes

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

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Goop Part 2 – The Shortening Strikes Back

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

When I shared my excitement about realizing just how well Goop (equal parts by volume of flour, vegetable oil, and shortening mixed together) works to release baked goods from pans in the previous post, some friends on social media were … Continue reading →

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I Am On Team Goop/Back In The UK

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

For those who didn’t already know, I spent the last 8 weeks back in Austin. We got our stuff out of storage and promptly re-packed it for an international move. We sold the car, we’re in the process of selling … Continue reading →

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Shake’n’Bacon

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

This is going to be a quick little post because we’re in the middle of an international move. But while we’re temporarily back in the US to get our stuff packed up and sent to England, we’ve been eating US … Continue reading →

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3D Candy Filled Discworld Cookie (Not Onna Stick)

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

I recently did a demo for my local British Sugarcraft Guild chapter about the 3D Candy Filled Cookies I’ve been making, and someone suggested that one could make a turtle cookie. I told her that was a great idea. And … Continue reading →

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Cubed Bacon With Asparagus, Mushrooms, and Noodles

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Kimberly Chapman

That’s right, I said cubed bacon. Not sliced or crumbled, but cubed. Because I’ve been getting this wonderful smokey, salty bacon from Radmore Farm Shop down the street, and sometimes it comes super-thick cut like this: It occurred to me … Continue reading →