Miscellaneous

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. I realize I should probably talk to you about love or the lack of and/or chocolatey heart-shaped desserts with pink sprinkles. But I don't really feel like talking about that stuff right now. Don't get me wrong, I like Valentine's Day. I...

A few weeks ago Steve & his friends threw a tamalada, also known as a tamale-making party, for you gringos. Tamaladas are deeply-rooted Mexican tradition, typically held around Christmastime, when it is customary for families to gather and assemble, cook and feast on tamales. For generations,...

Note: This is a sponsored post brought to you by Butterlust + Walkers Shortbread. All opinions are my own - I really love these cookies! I'm coming at you with another lightened-up *gasp* recipe on this fine Tuesday. I know, who am I?  I figure we've all got some...

Big news in my world, ladies and gents! As many of you know, I am not just a butter-and-edible-glitter-obsessed baker. In my other life, I'm a marketing and advertising professional who works big girl nine-to-five job.  Butterlust is something that I do for a hobby versus...

As part of my daily ritual, I read all of my favorite food blogs. It's like brushing my teeth. I have to do it, otherwise I feel all weird and fuzzy for the rest of the day. And all summer long my imaginary blog friends...

Ok, so I know what you're thinking. C'mon Katie, another berry recipe?  Yes, you may have noticed that I'm a little obsessed with berry desserts lately. (Like this one & this one.) I can't help it! I'm a slave to ripe, juicy berries. In my defense, I've wanted...

It's been a good week in Butterlust Blog land! Not that every week isn't a good week. How can it not be when I'm surrounded by sugar and butter? But this week = extra good. Why so good you ask? Well, two reasons. First, thanks to all...

  I know I'm  a little bit late on this Mother's Day post. Just like I'm a little bit late on getting Mom's present together. And yes, I have an excuse. I had my biggest cake ball order yet this week! I made 300 cake balls...

I was looking through my posts the other day and realized that I have been neglecting you. I apologize. How I could let this much time pass without sharing a single recipe containing the gloriousness that is peanut butter is an embarassment. If there is...