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How to Mail Decorated Sugar Cookies
There are an INFINITE number of ways to package and mail cookies and it’s all dependent on what you’re shipping, the shape/quantity, etc. -- but I wanted to share ONE of the most commonly used methods I use for shipping treats to my friends and family. I like to keep...
Recipe: Festive Butter Cookies
Some of you may know this… I came to the US when I was 6 years old. My parents immigrated from China to the US to give me more opportunities, hoping that I’d grow up happier and thrive. My parents have made huge personal sacrifices when I was young to give me the...
How to Use a Tabletop Dough Sheeter for Cut Out Cookies
I get a ton of questions every time I post about my new favorite thing in the world… my dough sheeter! Now, this handy gadget is not a necessity for many home bakers, but it does come in super handy when you are doing a large volume of cookies. This is especially...
How to Cut Cookies Without a Cookie Cutter
What if you’re out in the wilderness with no cookie-cutter? Hi friends!! This is an informative blog post and video to show you how to hand-cut cookie dough if you don’t have the desired cutter shape available. There are a few instances where I want to hand-cut...
How to Make Shark Cookies with Cookie Template
Baaaaby shark dooodoodoodoodoodoo baby shark… sorry, that’s going to be stuck in your head now but I couldn’t resist. To celebrate Shark Week this year, we put together a super simple tutorial on how to make the easiest shark cookies with ring buoys. This is a...
The Easiest Homemade Marshmallow Recipe Ever
I hate boiling sugar. And I hate having to measure the temperature of sugar. So while I love the idea of making marshmallows, the follow-through usually lacks. And I know, I know, it’s a really easy thing but I can’t get over the mental hump of it. So I thought to...
Easy Summer Cookies Decorating Guide w/ Video
Summer weather is in full swing here in the Sacramento area, and all I want to do is make summer-themed cookies. And with COVID-19 physical distancing protocols still in place, no traveling for us. But we can still decorate vacation-y cookies, right? I put together...
I quit IG, and this is what happened
A little background - IG is my life when it comes to business/marketing. I also receive a lot of joy from scrolling through my feed and interacting with you. As a single human being with limited time, I made choices about how to prioritize where I spent my efforts....
Our Easiest White Modeling Chocolate Recipe
Today, I’m sharing my recipe for home-made white modeling chocolate. It’s super easy and comes together SUPER quick, but there are some important things about the process and product that I will highlight. Disclaimer: I'm not a modeling chocolate pro. I know just...
Intro to Writing With Royal Icing
"How to write with icing" may be my #1 MOST requested tutorial. Writing with royal icing is dependent on: font style, font size, icing consistency, piping tip/size, piping pressure, piping technique. Today, I’ll talk with you about how I approach writing with icing....
Recipe: Chai Crumb Cake w/ How To Video
When Janis of Terra Cottage reached out and asked if I wanted to try some North Fork Chai Co. Chai Concentrate, I was intrigued. I love Chai flavors, but have only ever had it as a warm beverage, and just never pursued the opportunity to explore it further. With a new...
Recipe: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Crisp Cookies
In an attempt to add more interest to the beloved traditional chocolate chip cookie, I drew inspiration from my friend Karen, who once told me she had a chocolate chip with rice cereal in it. Intrigued, I recently set out on an adventure to make some for myself. What...
BEST Food Dehydrator | How to Use a Dehydrator for Royal Icing Cookies
One of the most life-changing pieces of cookie decorating tools for me has got to be the dehydrator. It has significantly helped reduce how long it takes for me to finish a batch of cookies, and improved the aesthetics of my cookies. By the end of this post, I hope...
Dalgona Matcha Latte Recipe
Dalgona coffee (or whipped coffee) is a trend that has taken over the internet. I can't consume content on TikTok without coming across at least one dalgona coffee video. While whipped coffee has been around for a while in various cultures, it has gained (or...
How To Make Boba Milk Tea Cookies – Recipe
We are all still social physical distancing -- and because we can’t easily go out to get boba, Brian and I wanted to try our hand at making Boba milk tea at home. If you don’t already follow us on TikTok, please do-- we post some SUPER sped up short-form content on...
I made Butter Mochi Cupcakes!
During this quarantine, my husband and I had a craving for some Mochi Muffins(R) by Third Culture Bakery that we first tasted from the Boba Guys. Both of these businesses are amazing (and have been impacted by Covid-19 like all of us in some way) --so please go check...
Quick Rustic Vanilla Bean Scones – Recipe
The world is a strange place right now. With the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world is on high alert, and us Californians are under “shelter-at-home” -- which basically means: “only go out and physically interact if absolutely needed” -- Yes, we’re still allowed to...
Summer Cookie Decorating Ideas
With the COVID-19 social distancing protocols, many of you have reached out asking for simple cookie decorating ideas for you and the kiddos at home. I'm putting together a few guides for you, starting with this simple summer themed guide! This PDF download contains...
Spring Project – Floral Egg and Bunny Cookies
Hi Everyone! In the midst of fighting the COVID-19, California residents are asked to shelter in place whenever possible. Critical functions and healthcare workers are all still working (THANK YOU for being on the front lines!!). Many of us who run our own small...
The Best DIY Kitchen Storage Rack Solution For Sprinkles And Supplies
If you bake or make decorated cookies.. you know how our sprinkle (and supply) collection can get out of control. Today on the blog, a local cookier shares her sprinkle and accessories kitchen storage solution with us. Brandy shared her set up on IG DMs and it caught...
Our Cookie Con Experience – Your Questions Answered
OK-- so this may be the shortest "blog post" in history (but it's packed with info!!) ... I attended my first Cookie Con in March 2019 in Reno Nevada -- I asked for your questions last year and this year, compiled them all and put together a little Q&A on our...
How to Make Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies Using Cake Mix!
I've seen A LOT of recipes online for how to make valentine's day sugar cookies-- there are few easier ways to quickly whip up something adorable and delicious. I've taken my top 3 favorites and mashed them up to suit my tastes (taste, texture, aesthetics) and will be...
5 Things to Consider Before Quitting Your Day Job
Many of you who follow me on Instagram know that as of Nov 1, 2019-- I went all-in on Borderlands Bakery. Up until that point, I had a super solid career in biotech and was quite "successful" by the traditional/socially normal definition (skillset, recognition,...
Borderlands Baking Basics – 10 Tools for Success
I'm frequently asked for a list of my bare minimum baking basics, so thought I'd put together a list of my absolute must-haves for everyone, regardless of what you're baking. The list is created with budget in mind, and models what I started out with when I first...
Easy French Meringue Recipe
The holidays always remind me of meringue-- I love seeing festive meringue kisses pop up all over my Instagram feed, and with the recent rise of Meringue Art, thought I'd share how I make my base meringue. This is a recipe that is stable enough to pipe into various...