by Karen on April 1, 2013

Exciting Big News! Meet Erin Tripp, celebrity chef and new feature writer here on the Warning Sugary Goodness Blog. Welcome to the newest addition to Karen’s ‘sweet’ page – that would be me, chef and owner of Kiwi Creations – where I am going to add my culinary excursions here from time-to-time [...]
by Karen on November 11, 2011

These are some of the trick of the trade. The first two are the most important. don’t over bake use really good vanilla Over and over again you’ll hear me say it, “Don’t over bake”. This is probably the biggest fault of a novice baker. Keep in mind when baking the pan is still very hot [...]
by Karen on October 14, 2011

How does she do it? As I arrive one morning to the home of Meaghan Mountford her husband and daughter are racing off to a family wedding in another state. She has precious little sugar cookies on trays about the kitchen, book materials in the dining room, but the house is spotless and gorgeous. Already for [...]
by Karen on October 2, 2011

What does it take to run an amazing cupcake shop? The boys from The Republic of Cake can tell you. The shop is located in Orinda, California just over the Bay Bridge outside San Francisco. I’ve had their cupcakes and they are tantalizing. The shop is not pink and you won’t find any fluff. It’s down to [...]
by Karen on September 29, 2011

Yahtzee!!!! Landed a video interview with the head spy Jessie Oleson down at the Cakespy Shop on my way through Seattle. She is a quirky little pixie sporting a t-shirt with a unicorn on the front. Her glasses have gold encrusted cupcakes on the sides. Oh yes and don’t forget to add a splash of [...]
by Karen on August 21, 2011

Heart attack city!!!!!! Can’t be doin’ this everyday…………..Once again it’s fair time in Southern California. Erin decides it’s time for me to try fried Kool-Aid. Yes she is a Kiwi and my sister in-law. Let me tell you about the fair first before we get to the juicy part about all the disgustingly delicious fried [...]
by Karen on August 16, 2011

The perfect summer cupcake! Use any flavor cupcake and frosting. I made these with chocolate cupcakes and vanilla buttercream. I’ve tried it with cream cheese frosting and it’s fine but not as detailed. It’s super easy. Go on try it! REMEMBER EAT SOMETHING SWEET EVERYDAY!
by Karen on August 2, 2011

When I first heard about this shop I thought it sounded ridiculous! But I was definitely going to stop by and check it out for myself. These days having good tasting cupcakes just isn’t enough. This store looks like it came straight out of the Willy Wonka movie. They don’t sell anything other than cupcakes but they [...]
by Karen on July 24, 2011

Come on now I’m not that bad am I? Look I’ve devoted my time to my wonderful little crumb grabbers for the last 20 years. Now that they’re off to college I’m outa here. I’ve been telling them for years, “When you guys go I’m going too, so be ready”. It’s all good. HOUSTON WE HAVE LIFT [...]
by Karen on July 19, 2011