Appreciating teachers today...and everyday. Chocolate Chip Cookies #cookies #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

You said you liked red wine... Red Wine Chocolate Cupcake filled with Red Wine Ganache topped with a Red Wine Reduction Buttercream Frosting #baking #bakingsky #cupcakes #redredwine #uglypies

First time making slider buns. They look and smell wonderful...we will see how they taste in just a little bit 🤤 #baking #bakingsky #bread #breadsky #uglypies

Tis the season for lovely, fresh fruit desserts. Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting #baking #bakingsky #cupcakes #uglypies

Celebrating my one of kind, amazing niece with Peanut Butter Dinosaur Eggs #Dessert #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

During my surgery/recovery, I left my starter in the fridge. I didn't tend to it in any way. I accidentally got into sourdough baking anyway. I didn't even name it like most people do... 1/3 #malsjourney #sourdough #baking #bakingsky #bread #uglypies

Seems my book choice was appropriate today. Blueberry Muffins and Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins #baking #bakingsky #muffins #bakingthroughlife #uglypies

Evolution of a Giant S'more. I think it turned out pretty well. #baking #bakingsky #iwantsmore #bdaytreats #uglypies

Homemade Marshmallows! Well, actually this is going to be one GIANT marshmallow... #baking #bakingsky #marshmallow #uglypies

The youngest asked to bake with me, so we threw these bunnies together. Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting #baking #bakingsky #cupcakes #uglypies #loveeverybunny

The kiddo creamed the butter and sugar, cracked the eggs and mixed up the batter all on her own today. We will slice up some berries, dust with powdered sugar and enjoy. Irish Tea Cake #baking #bakingsky #cake #kidsbake #irishyoucouldtasteit #uglypies

Progression of a King Cake. Fat Tuesday snuck up on me, but I was able to pull off this beauty. #cake #kingcake #mardigras #fattuesday #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

These perfect, little guys are GF red velvet. I can't believe how well they turned out. About to top them with pastel pink cream cheese frosting. #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #glutenfree #redvelvet #uglypies

Tried an Italian Ricotta Cookie recipe. They turned out to be perfect for Valentine's treats. #stressbaking #baking #bakingsky #cookies #uglypies

Let the stress baking begin! GF Peanut Butter Banana Cookies #cookies #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

The youngest wanted to add both chocolate chips and heath bits to our Banana Muffins, so that's what we did. #baking #bakingsky #muffins #bakingthtoughlife #uglypies

Just a little Mayonnaise Chocolate Cake. Everyone seemed to like that I added extra chunks of dark chocolate. #bakingsky #baking #cake #chocolate #uglypies

Filling the house with warm smells. #sourdough #bread #breadsky #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

Baking through life. GF Buttermilk Muffins and Buttermilk Donuts #baking #bakingsky #donuts #uglypies

Feeding the world treats because we all need them right now. Candy Cane Brookies #cookies #brownies #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

Taking the kids back to a more simpler time...we've got the snacks, the crafts and the attitude. #90sweekend #beexcellenttoeachother #zackmorrisisablondetomcruise #yourekillinmesmalls

Still making sourdough over here. This batch turned out so hearty. #sourdough #bread #breadsky #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

Trying out a copycat nutri-grain bar recipe. I need to work on my folding, but the taste is there. I made strawberry jam for this batch. #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

Roasting some veggies for soup. What's your favorite soup recipe? Bonus if it freezes well. #prepfor2026 #newyearhope #soupson #uglypies

The calm before the chaos. This year has been challenging, sweet, painful and heartbreakingly wonderful. As I sit here quietly with my puzzle, I am thankful. My Christmas wish is to move through the holidays and into the new year with hope and love in my heart.

These cookies mean Christmas to me. A recipe from when I was a kid, I've never found anyone else who makes them. Frosty Cherry Cookies #baking #bakingsky #cookies #cookieparty #uglypies

Putting the final touches on the holiday cookies. #cookies #cookieparty #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

Ginger snaps are done! #baking #bakingsky #cookies #gingersnaps #uglypies

The cookie baking has begun. Snickerdoodles and Grinch Cookies #baking #bakingsky #cookies #uglypies #holidayfun

Sending the teachers holiday treats with the hopes all make it through the week unscathed. #baking #bakingsky #biscotti #uglypies

Decorations are up and the baking has begun... Sweet potato muffins #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

Celebrating the nephew's 21st with a Guinness Chocolate Cake. #baking #bakingsky #chocolate #cake #uglypies #birthdaytreats

Getting through this busy week with a big dose of chocolate. Double Chocolate Muffins #baking #bakingsky #chocolate #uglypies

Gathering my people together to share delicious foods and lovely conversations is one of my favorite things. Strawberry Pie and Key Lime Pie #pies #baking #bakingsky #thankful #uglypies

Evening baking doesn't happen that much around here these days, but I needed room to defrost our turkey... Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins #baking #bakingsky #pumpkin #uglypies #eveningbakes

When it's a sourdough day, but you want to learn how to make biscotti and still have to plan out Thanksgiving dinner... Spiced Cranberry and Pecan Biscotti #biscotti #sourdough #baking #bakingsky #uglypies #dontstopmenow

This very well may be my best batch yet. Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls #sourdough #baking #bakingsky #uglypies #brunch

Sourdough and baking friends - any good, easy recipes for biscotti? #sourdough #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

Combatting the cold with some fresh baked bread. #sourdough #baking #bakingsky #uglypies #staytoasty

Celebrating one of my favorite people's birthday with a decadent pie. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie #baking #bakingsky #pies #uglypies #birthdaybakes

Weekends are for Sourdough baking. Cinnamon Buns and Loaves #baking #bakingsky #sourdough #uglypies #brunch

That crackle! Pumpkin Seeds #halloween #halloweenbakes #uglypies

Celebrating my in-laws' 50th anniversary this wkd with Chocolate Cupcakes and Spice Cake, both with Cream Cheese Frosting. #baking #bakingsky #cake #uglypies

Golden Peanut Butter Bites for the in-laws' 50th anniversary this weekend. #golden #baking #bakingsky #uglypies

A little messy, but it's been fun trying recipes from Peculiar Baking... Booberry Pies and Ghosts #baking #bakingsky #halloweenbakes #uglypies

My skull pan is turning out perfect little Halloween treats. #halloween #baking #bakingsky #uglypies #skullcake

Some little sourdough Loaves. Plain and simple today. #sourdough #baking #bakingsky #breadsky #uglypies

Got some fresh apple cider, so clearly it's time for apple pie... #ciderseason #apples #applepiedrink #uglypies

It's finally spooky season! These nice looking fellas turned out perfectly and will be served with a strawberry reduction. Grandma's Chocolate Cake #baking #bakingsky #chocolate #uglypies #scarygood

My dad is coming to visit, so I thought some comfort bread would be a good idea. Sourdough Loaves #bread #breadsky #sourdough #baking #uglypies