Birthday Cookies for Nana
Cookies for Nana There is nothing quite like creating a unique gift for a very special person. This week I was blessed to be able to make birthday cookies for Nana. Aleene Wilcox, born February 17, 1920, is my Nana. She is known for her hospitality and grace to all who come in contact with her. Aleene, came from a different era. An era I admire. That era had a modesty of character and beauty that I miss. You can see it in their pictures. You can hear it in their stories. Grace....
Read MoreValentine Cookie Kit
Valentine Cookie Kit Yes, I know what you must be thinking. A valentine cookie kit, already? {Collective sigh} I just got my Christmas tree down. I know what you mean. When I walked into the grocery store on New Year’s Eve they were putting up the Valentine’s Day cards. It seems like we just move for holiday to holiday these days. One of my customers helped me come up with a great new product during Christmas that I am so excited to share with you. She wanted to decorate...
Read MoreHappy Birthday Jesus
Happy Birthday Jesus! Tomorrow is a very special day that my family loves to celebrate. We have just a few Christmas traditions that we do every year. One of our favorites is making Jesus a birthday cake. And yes, we sing Happy Birthday Jesus! After all it is celebration of His birth. It started when my son was young. A visual picture to help remind him of the significance of what Christmas was all about. Now my son is older. Yet he still loves this tradition. It is really neat...
Read MoreRainbow Themed Baby Shower Cookies
Who doesn’t love a baby shower, right? I am so excited to be apart of the this rainbow themed baby shower for Meaghan Mountford, from The Decorated Cookie. Have you seen her book, Sugarlicious? Better yet, have you seen her new little bundle of joy, Violet? Violet came a little sooner that expected but she is absolutely precious. Congratulations, to the Mountford family. Michelle, from Sugar Swings and Kathia, from Pink Little Cake, organized a fun virtual shower. As I was debating...
Read MoreThe Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2012: Clove Crisps
The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2012: Clove Crisps I am so excited to be apart of The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2012. It took me a couple of weeks to figure out what recipe I was going to make. I finally narrowed it down to three different cookies, but one cold evening the cookie I choose spoke to me. Yup, that’s right my cookies speak to me! What is better on a cold winter night than a spicy cookie with hot coffee or tea? A few weeks ago social media sites were buzzing about...
Read MoreChristmas Tree Cookie Collaboration
Homespun Christmas Tree Cookie Collaboration A couple of weeks ago Pam, from CookieCrazie, invited me to be a part of a collaboration to create something special with the homespun christmas tree cutter we had received at CookieCon. Before I get to my Christmas tree cookie creation, have to tell you a little about Pam. It was about a year ago, I was strolling through pictures on flickr and stumbled across Pam’s cookies. Then I read her bio! Then I got so SUPER excited. She makes...
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About Me
Let me introduce myself, my name is Melissa Barbakoff and I have a passion for baking, nutrition and creating beautiful, edible gifts. I have loved to bake since I was a little girl but it wasn't until recently that it became a full time pursuit. The Baked Equation was born as a way to raise funds for our charity, Micah 6:8 Sudan. Our dream is to help train pastors and to build a sustainable farming community in Southern Sudan. So it all started with a "Bake Sale" and the sale has never quite ended. Sponsors
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