Check. it. out. That is one brightly colored cake! And today, I am going to share how to make it… This post is long overdue.  I first started thinking about birthday plans at the end of February when I completed my birthday wreath (which remains one of my most popular posts). But with four birthdays in five weeks, the launch of SNAP! and everyday life, it just didn’t get done… Anyway,... 

Okay all you chocolate lovers, I know you’re out there and today’s post is just for you…Today is National Chocolate Cake Day! I know, right? Where do these ridiculous national food holidays come from? Who knows. I mean, I tried to find out for you guys, but no one really knows who decided January 27 would be National Chocolate Cake Day…And really, who cares? So, today I am... 

For years, Election Day was second only to Thanksgiving. Voters traveled from their rural homes to the nearest town, where they would socialize before casting their votes. Local townswomen baked for days in preparation for the influx in population and cake was often made for the celebration. As early as 1771 (before the Revolution), election cake was regularly made to appease the masses. Election...