Friday Favorites: Weekend in D.C.

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Happy Friday! I though I would expand the Friday Favorites to more topics then just baking. Last weekend my family and I went to D.C for vacation. We left Friday and took a walking tour of the National Mall, which was free. I found online a company call free tour by foot. It was a 2-hour tour with a tour guide. We lucked out because there were only 20 people in our group. The tour guide was awesome and knew a lot of the history behind the monuments. Here are some photos.

Washington Monument

Washington Monument

Me at the Washington Monument

Me at the Washington Monument

Word War II Memorial

Word War II Memorial

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Back to Basics : Sugar Cookies

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Back To Basics: Sugar Cookies

Happy Monday! I though I would do some baking series and what better way to start it off then Back to Basics. For the next couple of weeks I am going to be sharing my favorite recipes and tips for staple baked goods that are very versatile. I wanted to start off with sugar cookies because you can make them any shape and they are perfect for any occasion.

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Friday Favorites

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Hi it’s Carissa! Katie is away, so I will be posting the Friday Favorites today!!

A couple of months ago, I started doing Pilates through YouTube, and I stumbled upon Blogilates and Cassey Ho. As I started exploring the YouTube channel, I discovered that she has a “mini series” of sorts called Cheap Clean Eats. It’s all about recipes geared towards people who want to eat healthy on a budget. I have tried many of her recipes, but my personal favorite is the Peanut Butter Dorm Cookie! She posts new recipe videos every so often, and I hope she comes out with more soon because I just can’t get enough!

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Last Minute Strawberry Cheesecake Dip

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Happy National Cheesecake Day! Most All of us have very busy lives and don’t have time to make a cheesecake. If you still want to celebrate today I found a quick and simple cheesecake dip on YouTube. The Domestic Geek has very quick and simple recipes that all look amazing. This is the first one I have made but I will be defiantly trying others. It is simple all you need it 5 ingredients. Crazy right? They are cream cheese, yogurt, confectioner sugar, strawberries, and graham crackers.

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50 (Random) Facts About Me

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I though today instead of a Friday Favorites I would tell you a little about me. So without further ado here are 50 interesting facts about me.

  1. Are you named after anyone?

Nope. I wish I was.

    2. When was the last time you cried?

I can’t remember. I am a very emotion person and I cry at most movies.

  1. Do you have kids? 

No. I am only 19. I love working with kids but I won’t be having anytime soon.

  1. If you were another person, would you be a friend of yourself?

Ummm…. I am not sure. Maybe.

  1. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Not really. When I try it sounds serious and when I don’t try people thing I am trying to be sarcastic.

  1. Will you ever bungee-jump?

Yes! It is on my bucket list.

  1. What’s your favorite cereal?

Honey Nut Cheerios

  1. What’s the first thing you notice about people?

Their smile and their eyes

  1. What is your eye color?

Brown

  1. Scary movie or happy endings?

Happy endings all the way. I am a hopeless romantic. ❤

  1. Favorite smells?

Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies

  1. Summer or winter?

Winter

  1. Computer or television? 

Television if it is a smart TV.

  1. What’s the furthest you’ve ever been from home?

Paris, France. I went with my high school.

  1. Do you have any special talents?

Not that I know of.

  1. Where were you born?

China

  1. What are your hobbies?

Other then baking, I love crafting and planning.

  1. Do you have any pets?

Yes, two dogs.

  1. Favorite movie?

Pride and Prejudice 2005 Keira Knightly version.

  1. Do you have any siblings?

Yes, one sister who is a year younger.

  1. What do you want to be when you grow up?

Pediatrician

  1. Do you have a middle name?

Yes, I have two.

  1. What’s your favorite subject at school?

Psychology

  1. What’s your favorite drink?

Ice tea or herbal tea.

  1. Favorite song at the moment?

Any song of the Taylor Swift 1989 CD.

  1. What would you name your children?

Isabella or Noah

  1. Do you participate in any sports?

I used to do cheer and gymnastic. Right now I don’t play any sports.

  1. Favorite book?

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

  1. Favorite color?

Pink

  • Favourite animal?

Mouse or Elephant

  1. Favourite perfume?

Daisy by Mark Jacobs

  1. Have you graduated high school?

Yes in 2014

  1. Have you ever been out of the country?

Yes, I have been to England, France and Spain.

  1. Do you speak any other languages?

No, but I wish I did.

  1. What’s your favourite store?

Target for everyday or Nordstrom for fancy cloths. I love Sephora for makeup.

  1. Favourite bakery?

Sprinkles and Georgetown Cupcakes

  1. Do you like school?

I really like school. I love being able to see my friends everyday and I find my classes very interesting.

  1. Favorite youtubers? (I was going to change this to Bloggers, but I didn’t want to choose!) 

I love watching beauty and lifestyle youtubers. My favorites are Beautyosaurus Lex (she also has an amazing blog), Fleur DeForce (blog, vloging channel), Rachel Tabott (blog) and Rachhloves (vlog)

  1. Favorite TV Show?

Friends

  1. PC or Mac?

Mac

  1. What phone do you have?

I phone 5s in gold

  1. How tall are you?

5’1”

  1. Thing you can’t leave the house without

My phone and my sunglasses.

  1. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

No. It is neat and legible but I wish I had “girly handwriting.”

  1. MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY OR BEACH HOUSE?

Mountain Hideaway. I love how pretty the leaves are when they change in fall.

  1. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

Gymnastics

  1. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

Yes, I am nearsighted.

  1. FAVORITE SOUND?

Thunder storms and rain hitting a window.

  1. Favorite Disney Movie

Beauty and the Beast or the new Cinderella

  1. Pet peeves?

People making noise when they eat

Have an amazing weekend

Love Katie ❤

 

 

 

 

Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

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I have to make a confession… I don’t like summer. When you ask most people what their favorite season is 9 out of 10 times you will get summer. I love Autumn 🍁 and Winter ❄. While I don’t love summer, I do love summer fruit especially raspberries. My favorite combination is lemon and any kind of berry.

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Friday Favorites

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Sorry it has been so long. I just started summer classes and it has been a whirlwind.

This is my first Friday’s Favorite that may end up being uploaded on Saturday.

Anyway in my spaDSC02630re time I like love watching YouTube videos. One of my favorite daily vlogers is the SacconeJolys. The wife Anna is always baking and her cupcakes look delicious. I was dying to know what cookbook she was using. To my knowledge she has never stated it but in one vlog I was able to read the corner. It says Keep Calm and Bake Cupcakes. As soon as I could I ordered it from Amazon.

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When I first got it I was skeptical because I am devoted to Martha Stewart recipes. I tried one recipe and feel in love. My favorite part is it only makes a few cupcakes. So far I the fewest is 6 and the most is 12. It is great because when I am baking for just my family I don’t need 24 cupcakes. All these recipes make just the right perfect amount. The cookbook is broken down in to categories that make it easy to find the perfect cupcake.

The recipes are simple and easy to follow. I have tried making Chocolate Sunday Cupcakes and Chocolate Banana Muffins. My family and friends loved them.

The downside is the weird measurements because of the smaller yield and the use of superfine sugar. I have not been able to find any in the supermarket. Instead I put regular sugar in my food processor and grind it until fine. Otherwise, it is an amazing cookbook and I can’t wait to try more!

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Chocolate Sunday Cupcakes

Love Katie ❤

Hello world!

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Dear Readers,

Hello! I am Katie. I am 19 and a sophomore at Stony Brook University. I am a Biology, Pre-Med major with a minor in Business but I have a passion for baking.

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I am starting this blog as a creative outlet and something fun to do in my stressful life. My favorite teacher Ms.McCue created the name KatieKakes for the future bakery she hopes I will open.

You might be wondering… What is the blog about?

It is going to be all things baking. I plan on writing how to’s, reviews, and Friday Favorites. Friday Favorites are going to be my favorites of things relating to baking such as, local bakeries, tools, and ingredients.  My best friend’s sister, Carissa, is also going to post in Carissa’s Corner.

My Best Friend Brianne and I before Prom.

My Best Friend Brianne and I before Prom

I have so many ideas that I can’t wait to share with you. I plan to post at least twice a week but hopefully more often. If anyone has suggestions about what to bake or talk about let me know in the comments.

Until next time. Have a Wonderful Day!!

Love Katie ❤