Lollis & Pops: Candy Heaven for the Nostalgic Soul

Bakery, Brands, Candy, Chocolate, Cookies, Dessert, Product Reviews, Recipes, Sweets, Travel

Like many children of the late ’70s, early ’80s (yes, I’m that old), growing up I had only one life-goal that needed to be accomplished. I was going to find a Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. I was positive that this was better than winning the lottery. My 7-year-old mind came up with …

Mommy Time-Out with Southern Living

Brands, Candy, Coffee, Cookies, Dessert, Home, Kitchen Artillery, Product Reviews, Recipes

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of PEOPLE®, Real Simple®, and Southern Living®. The opinions and text are all mine. Everyday life can certainly drain my creative reserves: work emails, laundry, chasing after a toddler at Gymboree, planning photo shoots, baby swim classes, more work emails. By mid-day, my brain is …

Waffle Fry Shortbread Cookies

Brands, Cookies, Dessert, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

A question I am often asked is why I named my blog ‘The Frosted Petticoat’. Well, the short answer is that I like to pair seemingly dichotomous flavors in perfect harmony. It’s like looking at a gorgeous painted petticoat from afar, only to realize that close-up it’s actually made of frosting. That’s where the whimsy …

Scottish Oat Cakes

Brands, Bread, Cookies, Gluten Free, Product Reviews, Recipes, Tutorial

Much to the chagrin of many a child, it is time to go back to school. With school comes a long to-do list for the parental units… shopping, scheduling, carpools, and meal prep. Well, I am pretty much useless to you when it comes to most of those things, but I certainly can help in …

The Starbucks Cozy Collection

Brands, Coffee, Cookies, Dessert, Drinks, Product Reviews, Recipes, Sweets

  Let’s set the scene:  It’s blistering cold outside.  Snowflakes fall as the wind rustles through the trees.  Even though it’s mid-day, the sky is shaded by a thick layer of frost-filled clouds. On a day like this, can you think of anything better than cozying up with a blanket, cookies, and a delicious cup …