Harry Potter

Happy Birthday, Ron Weasley!

Friday, March 1, 2013

Did you know that today is Ron Weasley’s birthday? Did you also know that Ron is my favorite character of the Trio? He is. I love him. He is my Wheezey. No, he’s not perfect. Yes, he can be a bit spoiled and out of touch, but he’s also funny, adorable, and more loyal than ...

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It’s a Very Harry Potter Valentine’s Day! {Free Printable Cards}

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

I didn’t make any food for you guys today. Sorry. But there’s Harry Potter. Do you forgive me? I knew you would! It’s gettin’ all crafty up in here. So, I saw these fantastic Harry Potter Valentine’s Day cards by Yenniper months and months ago, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them. ...

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Harry Potter: Pumpkin Cheesecake Pasties

Monday, September 24, 2012

Did you guys know that it was Hermione’s birthday last week? September 19th, to be exact. Technically, she turned 33 years old this year. You may recall that I have established that, had my letter not been lost, the Trio would have been the Quatro. Whatevs. Last week, on the morning of Miss Granger’s birthday, ...

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Toast Harry’s Birthday with Frozen Butterbeer! {UPDATED}

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Today is Harry Potter’s birthday. Fact: Harry and I are the same age. If my Hogwarts letter had never been lost, it might well have been Harry, Ron, and Darla. What? YOU DON’T KNOW! It could’ve happened. Whatever. In my little fantasy world, I’m in the Trio. I mean, I totally dig Hermione, so she ...

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Guest Post: Confessions of a Cookbook Queen Makes Chocolate Frogs!

Friday, March 16, 2012

As you know, I’m totally homeless at the moment, and all of my belongings are out there in the great moving unknown, so my kitchen happenings aren’t…well…happening. I’m blessed to have some of the best blogging friends a baker could ask for, though, and they have been gracious enough to help a girl out in ...

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Perfectly Pinterest: A Very Merry Harry Christmas Cake

Saturday, December 24, 2011

I have a last minute surprise for you guys. I was inspired by two things for this cake today. The first was this lovely little snitch ornament on Pinterest. The second was this AMAZING snow globe cake by Amanda of i am baker. Okay, so my cake doesn’t have an incredible snow globe inside, but ...

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Another Harry Potter Day (YAY!): Cockroach Clusters

Friday, November 11, 2011

Before I share a new recipe with you today, I would like to share my gratitude to all of the brave men and women who have served their country. On this day, many of us around the world are remembering, and showing gratitude for, our veterans. I am not only a military wife, I am ...

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Hogwarts, Hogwarts, Hoggy Warty Hogwarts Cake

Friday, July 15, 2011

I think, over time, it has become quite clear how much I love all things Harry Potter. Sometimes, when it comes to Harry, I’m as much of a rabid fangirl as those half my age. I try not to embarrass the hubster and our boy too much with my fanaticism, though. Over the last four ...

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Harry Potter Sugar Cookies

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

I’m continuing Harry Potter Week today with another treat inspired by the books and films, rather than taken from them. You may remember my New Year’s kitchen resolutions this year. One of them was to make Bridget’s (of Bake at 350) royal icing and attempt to make cookies that are even half as lovely as ...

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Honeydukes Candyfloss Cupcakes and an Awesome Harry Potter Giveaway!

Monday, July 11, 2011

It’s that time again, my friends! The final half of the final movie of Harry Potter is released this Friday! It’s the closing of an era, even if you’re not a huge Pottermaniac like I am. Of course, another Potter event means only one thing here: another week of magical sweets and treats. I’m not ...