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by Stephanie Gonzalez at Pretty. Simple. Sweet.

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💐 Mother's Day Giveaway Winners

💐 Happy Mother’s Day! 💐 Hello Baking Buddies! Today’s not just about celebrating the amazing mothers in our lives—it’s also about celebrating YOU! I'm so looking forward to my Mother’s Day giveaway, and now it’s time to reveal the WINNERS of these gorgeous floral Rifle Paper Co. Oven Mitts! Drum roll, please… 🥁 Congratulations to our fabulous five (emails hidden for privacy): Patricia / pbarke*****@***.com Ruth / ruthaha*****@***.com Madeline / madelinearc*****@***.com Amanda /...

8 days ago • 1 min read

🌸 Hello Baking Buddy! 🌸 Welcome to May, a month full of vibrant blooms & wild mushrooms ready to be foraged in our woods! Let’s slice into what’s on the menu this month: 🌼 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 🌼 Get ready to spice up your May with these perfect recipes for Cinco de Mayo: Classic Margaritas: Lime + tequila is with a zesty twist - add jalepeno and tajin to the rim to make it spicy or make a blood orange or pineapple version of the classic. Experiment + have fun! Corn Tortilla Chips and Roasted...

16 days ago • 3 min read

If you have a hard time thinking of what to get your mom, your mother-in-law, or any woman in your life that deserves a gift on mother's day... I created this gift guide with baking moms (+ all women) in mind. Hopefully you find some helpful inspiration at the very least! And for those of you that have lost your mom, wish to be a mom, or can't become a mom, I see you and I acknowledge how difficult this holiday is. Life is too short, so hug all the women in your life + say 'I love you.'...

23 days ago • 3 min read

Hi Baking Buddy, I've officially been running the blog for ONE FULL YEAR! And I wanted to pop into your inbox today with a personal story to celebrate that milestone. I believe baking is the ultimate expression of love. Whether we’re baking cakes for birthdays, parties, weddings, funerals or ‘just because’... baking is about showing our loved ones they're worth our time. Baking is my love language, and I suspect it's yours, too. I took over Pretty. Simple. Sweet. at the start of April 2023,...

27 days ago • 2 min read

In the last year, over 17 million people have engaged with our content on Pinterest alone. Not only does this blow my mind, but it makes me so grateful to have such an incredible audience. From the bottom of my heart... thank you! If you don't follow us on Pinterest, you might not have seen this recipe. It's our most frequently pinned recipe and it's seriously delicious. Ultimate Brownie Muffins These ultimate brownie muffins will cure any chocolate craving. Dark, rich, dense, and fudgy, they...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Our toddler's favorite breakfast... (okay, and mine too!) Fluffy Triple Blueberry Pancakes Recipe Published on April 12, 2024 Make thick, fluffy, and delicious blueberry pancakes from scratch with this easy recipe and homemade blueberry sauce. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch, these pancakes are a family favorite... Read On → The post Fluffy Triple Blueberry Pancakes Recipe appeared first on Pretty. Simple. Sweet.. Read more...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Easier & faster than making cookies! Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Blondies) Published on April 10, 2024 My go-to recipe for soft, chewy, and thick chocolate chip cookie bars. Mix in your favorite chocolate chips for an easy, satisfying treat! These bars taste similar to my beloved chocolate chip cookie recipe. They are quick to make and you don’t even need a mixer because the recipe calls for melting the butter, not... Read On → The post Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars (Blondies) appeared first on...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

🌷 Hello Baking Buddy! 🌷 Welcome to April, where the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, and kitchens need deep cleaning! Let's dive into what's cooking this month: 🌼 Spring Cleaning Spectacular 🌼 It's time to dust off those mixing bowls and give your kitchen a little extra love! Join me while I tackle pantry clutter by organizing, cleaning, and making space for all the baking adventures to come. If you haven't already, get your FREE 5 day checklist for a comprehensive plan to...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

The most delicious weekend breakfast treat... Scratch-made Monkey Bread Republished on April 9, 2024 Sticky, gooey, fluffy, and soft, this cinnamon caramel bread (aka monkey bread) is created with several layers of homemade fluffy dough balls coated in brown sugar and cinnamon and baked until bubbly. I was first introduced to monkey bread with a buttery brown sugar sauce at a friend’s sleepover when I was 10 years old... Read On → The post Scratch-made Monkey Bread appeared first on Pretty....

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

A delightful springtime cake. Hummingbird Cake Republished on April 4, 2024 This easy single layer hummingbird cake is super soft, moist, and pairs perfectly with coffee. It’s slightly spiced and flavored with banana and pineapple, and frosted with classic cream cheese frosting to complete its deliciousness. If you like banana or carrot cakes, you’ll fall in love with this one. It’s so moist, it will melt... Read On → The post Hummingbird Cake appeared first on Pretty. Simple. Sweet.. Read...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read
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