Make-Me-Something Pumpkins & A Special Delivery

Make-Me-Something Pumpkins & A Special Delivery

While I don’t claim to be an expert baker, my baked goods have become somewhat of a special treat around my office. On days that I come bearing cupcakes, cake or cookies, my coworkers complain that I’m trying to fatten them up, yet they inevitably gobble up every last morsel. On days that I don’t … Continue reading

Cake Class Graduation

Cake Class Graduation

For the past four weeks, I’ve been taking the Wilton Method Course 1: Decorating Basics class at my local Hobby Lobby. Today was graduation day! At first I was worried that the class was going to be a little too basic, but to my surprise, I’ve learned so much this month that I still astonish … Continue reading

The Perfect Vanilla Cupcake

The Perfect Vanilla Cupcake

Since I made the tough decision to stop using boxed cake mix, I’ve been on a long and winding journey to find a perfect cupcake recipe that works with my altitude, but also tastes amazing and has an acceptable texture and appearance. I am here to tell you that this has been no small task. … Continue reading

On High-Altitude Baking

On High-Altitude Baking

When I first moved out to the middle of nowhere, I had a lovely little notion that I was going to start baking amazing goodies for my now-husband and all of our friends. I’d always wanted to become an expert baker, and now that I had a full kitchen with a brand new oven, this … Continue reading

Welcome to Sweet Said I!

Welcome to Sweet Said I!

Hello there! Welcome to my little baking blog. First and foremost, I am a novice in the kitchen and am at the beginning of a long and sometimes bumpy journey toward baking and cooking success. I was never much of a baker before I moved out to the middle of nowhere, but my insatiable desire … Continue reading