People baking

It may be messy. It may end in tears. But Jennifer Pinarski wouldn't change a thing about baking with her kids.

You know how there are certain people who stand out, even if you've barely met them? Diana is one of those people for me. I was at a monthly get together for creative entrepreneurs in Madison, and Diana was the featured member of the month. She and her husband had just moved to the area, and she was

Photos that inspire me.

Need a few new date ideas? How about ones that get you both a little messy? I'm thinking these wouldn't take much to warm up to - and then you'll both be having a blast! Try one today! 1. Play Messy Twister. Use paint or shaving cream and food coloring. Looks fun! 2. Have a paint fight. This couple used it for engagement pictures! 3. How about make a little art for your apartment or home? Fill your clean and empty egg shells with paint and go for it! 4. Make a slime basket. Seriously so fun…

"Black couple cooking together in the kitchen" by Stocksy Contributor "Lucas Ottone"

Baking and Pastry: Is it Worth it to Earn a Degree? The lure of the pastry is a tough one to ignore. For people who have found they really like cooking and baking, the idea of becoming a pastry chef is an attractive one. Where to start, though, isn't always clear. A few determined souls know the exact route they want to take, but for the rest of you, the choice between going to school or trying to get a job in a bakery and working your way up from there is a tough call to make. CIV Button…

A fun dessert of pizza dough stuffed with chocolate, baked as round buns and served with a boozy Tiramisu inspired cream. Amen!

The following photographs are from my Pinterest boards. I started to collect images of the 1940s when I began writing the Christmastime series — stories that take place on the home front duri…