Hi, there! I’m Melissa. Welcome to my kitchen, a place where I share recipes and ideas for cocktail hour, dessert, and everything in between. Of course, my favorites are the first two items on this list. So, I’ll be focusing baked goods and tipsy concoctions with an occasional snack, side, or entrée.
My passion for baking began at a young age. Holidays were filled with homemade sugar cookies, thumbprints, and apple pie. I remember helping my mom roll out dough, cut out cookies, and decorate with sprinkles (that was my favorite part). I associated these activities with the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season and therefore grew to love baking. I enjoyed it more and more as the years went on and realized that this feeling shouldn’t be limited to the holiday season.
So, I started experimenting with cakes, cookies, pies, and more all year long. Since then, baking has become a passion, a hobby, and a major stress reliever. I must admit that I have no formal training. Much of what I will share with you is based on years of trial and error.
What about when I’m not baking? I work full-time in the Visual Marketing industry, which is an excellent excuse for my love of shopping, both in-store and online. I spend my evenings and weekends with my wonderful husband, Ryan. We love trying new restaurants, treasure hunting in cozy antique shops, and watching our favorite sports teams – usually with a sweet snack (and a glass of wine for me).
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope that you’ll find something that satisfies your sweet tooth, fulfills your cocktail craving, or inspires a delicious creation of your own.