Even though I’m not in the “path of totality” (or anywhere near it) for the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, I am still very excited about it. Thinking about the eclipse – and space in g...
It certainly feels like spring in LA, so I thought I would post a look at some flower cupcakes I recently made that also certainly feel like spring! My incredibly talented friend, Yasmine, was ho...
I just love this time of year. And while it may not really feel like Fall in LA right now (hello, mid-90’s!), I’m hoping to be able to take a couple days off once work slows down and drive up...
I have been saying that I am going to do this for a while now, and now it is FINALLY happening! I’m talking about workshops for the cactus cupcakes, guys! Are you excited?! I sure am! To ease i...
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Those of you who know me, know I am OBSESSED with dogs. Needless to say, when my friends at Food Network asked me to contribute a dog cupcake DIY, I was VERY into the idea. I got to choose which ...
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Here’s proof that adding something as simple as a few piped dollops of buttercream can turn a regular cookie into something very special! I was playing around with this buttercream palette rece...
If you noticed things have been a little quiet here this week, that’s because they have been. Despite the quiet on the blog, it was loud as ever in my kitchen this week as I fulfilled my larges...
I just love baking during this time of year – partly because my kitchen doesn’t become a hotbox with the oven on (as it does in the summer), but also due to the wide array of seasonal flavors...
http://alanajonesmann.com/2015/10/pumpkin-muffins-with-cream-cheese-frosting/
While I love to use all types of baked goods for DIY projects, I haven’t experimented too much with the famous french macaron. I’ve definitely tried to bake these and after a few failed attem...
While in California, I had the honor of getting to collaborate with the incredibly talented Kelsey Harper aka Flower Girl Los Angeles. I’ve been a fan of Kelsey’s work for a while – her arr...
http://alanajonesmann.com/2015/04/floral-cupcakes-a-collab-with-fgla/