Category Archives: Recipes

2013 Buche de Noel

Posted on December 23, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

For a brief history on Buche de Noels (yule log cakes) click here. It is so much fun looking back at all of our Buche de Noel cakes over the years. We’re a family of chocoholics, but this year I … Continue reading →

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Tie-Dye Cake Tutorial

Posted on August 7, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

As some of you may know we have had a super busy summer which started with a move from Germany to Texas in April. Happy to be back “home” (at least back in the U.S.) we have quickly settled in … Continue reading →

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2012 Buche de Noel

Posted on December 23, 2012 by theblumenartgallery

Buche de Noel time! Sponge cake, chocolate buttercream and chocolate ganache. Need I say more? To check out previous Buche de Noels click right here. They get better each year. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas.

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Mental Note:

Posted on December 14, 2012 by theblumenartgallery

Never, never, ever again try a recipe for the first time on the day you need the recipe. Never, never, ever. Two wasted bags of chocolate chips and a disaster in the kitchen (not to mention what the boys have … Continue reading →

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Fast and Easy Fudge

Posted on December 7, 2012 by theblumenartgallery

This fudge kit has been my favorite for years. I have not been able to find it during our time in Germany until this year and I was so excited I stocked up. After the Paint Fiasco of 2012 I needed … Continue reading →

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Free Christmas Recipe Ebook!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by theblumenartgallery

Hey friends!  I took a little time away during November, but I’m back and, as promised, I am ready with some sweet treats and super fun holiday crafts. Swing on over to Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures today for her free Christmas … Continue reading →

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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

Posted on June 19, 2012 by theblumenartgallery

Yup. They are every bit as delicious as their name sounds. I stumbled upon the fabulous blog, Hot Polka Dot, over the weekend and I had to try this recipe today. I am sure I will be giving a lot of the recipes … Continue reading →

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Week of Salads

Posted on June 13, 2012 by theblumenartgallery

After our trip a few weeks ago John and I were both feeling like we had indulged a bit too much on all the heavy German cuisine. I decided we would have a week of salads for dinner. While searching … Continue reading →

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Cheesey (Freezable) Chicken Enchiladas

Posted on May 4, 2012 by theblumenartgallery

I first made a similar recipe to this when I was nearing the end of my pregnancy with Greer and was busy making dinners that could be frozen to get us through the period of adjusting to having a new baby … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Buttercream

Posted on April 17, 2012 by theblumenartgallery

Need I say more? As promised here I told you I would share with you Grayson’s 3rd Birthday cake pictures and buttercream recipe. The cake was delicious, but the buttercream…Oh, the buttercream. I could have eaten spoonfuls and spoonfuls of the delicious chocolatey goodness. My … Continue reading →

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