We've all had that store-bought versus homemade dilemma before. Baking cupcakes from scratch for a birthday party or classroom celebration can be difficult and time-consuming. And store-bought sweets?

With our children’s birthdays 16 days apart, “Christmas in July” rings true in my house. The anticipation, especially for my now-4-year-old, builds for nearly a year; we’re almost as exciting as Santa ...

In her quest to mark the nation’s 250th with a unifying dessert, Grace Pak had to navigate the pitfalls of a polarized Washington.

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Barefoot Contessa host Ina Garten has a recipe for a beautiful hot pink birthday cake. She makes it for a girl's birthday party but the three tiered stacked cake can be customized for any special ...

Today is my birthday. I'm 53. I remember as a kid thinking that 40 was ancient. Now, 53 seems pretty young. We talked the other day about setting goals, wanting to live to see a particular event. I ...

Love The Nightmare Before Christmas? This Nightmare Before Christmas cake is a fun dessert for Halloween parties, birthday ...