Unique Recipes - Food Decoration | Borderlands Bakery

5 Things to Consider Before Quitting Your Day Job

20 Jan

Many of you who follow me on Instagram know that as of Nov 1, 2019-- I went all-in on Borderlands Bakery. Up until that point, I had a super solid career in biotech and was quite "successful" by the traditional/socially normal definition (skillset, recognition, leadership, fulfillment, money). I ... Read More about 5 Things to Consider Before Quitting Your Day Job

Easy French Meringue Recipe

24 Dec

The holidays always remind me of meringue-- I love seeing festive meringue kisses pop up all over my Instagram feed, and with the recent rise of Meringue Art, thought I'd share how I make my base meringue. This is a recipe that is stable enough to pipe into various shapes (as long as you beat the ... Read More about Easy French Meringue Recipe

Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Cut Out Cookie Recipe

6 Dec

This recipe is VERY DIFFERENT from our "structural" gingerbread recipe we developed and sell in our shop (read about it HERE). I studied over 6 recipes and and tweaked until I got my desired result: a soft, moist, chewy gingerbread. This recipe is NOT good for building structures (unless if you ... Read More about Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Cut Out Cookie Recipe

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Jan 27

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*GIVEAWAY* -- I’m giving away TWO isomalt kits (which are sold out)!! These come with EVERYTHING you need to make your own isomalt cookies-- video here is an example of how I made my gumball machine cookies (cutter is @kaleidacuts). You’ll get a ton of tools in this kit, including pre-cooked isomalt from @simicakes1 -- which is my absolute favorite isomalt due to clarity and ease of use. Watch all the way till the end for a preview of the kit ($90+ value!). To enter the giveaway, you DON’T have to be following myself or simicakes, but it would be super nice :) Only if you want to!
❤️ “Like” this video for 1 entry
❤️ +1 additional entry: Tell me below what you’d use @simicakes1 isomalt for for
❤️ +1 additional entry: tag a friend, max 5
❤️ +1 additional entry if you visit @simicakes1 page and drop a nice comment saying you found them through us! (mention us in the comment!) 🙏🙏
I’m picking a winner by end of day Thursday Jan. 30 so you can get your kits ASAP! US only for this giveaway please (sorry!!). Not affiliated with Instagram in any manner. Good luck!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
#sugarcookies #decoratedcookies #cookiedecorating #royalicing #instafood #instadessert #cookiedecorator #cookieart #isomaltcookies #isomalt #gumballcookies #gumballmachine #giveaway #cookievideo #cookietutorial #icingvideo #decoratingvideo #pipingvideo #icingdecorations #oddlysatsifying

*GIVEAWAY* -- I’m giving away TWO isomalt kits (which are sold out)!! These come with EVERYTHING you need to make your own isomalt cookies-- video here is an example of how I made my gumball machine cookies (cutter is @kaleidacuts). You’ll get a ton of tools in this kit, including pre-cooked isomalt from @simicakes1 -- which is my absolute favorite isomalt due to clarity and ease of use. Watch all the way till the end for a preview of the kit ($90+ value!). To enter the giveaway, you DON’T have to be following myself or simicakes, but it would be super nice :) Only if you want to!
❤️ “Like” this video for 1 entry
❤️ +1 additional entry: Tell me below what you’d use @simicakes1 isomalt for for
❤️ +1 additional entry: tag a friend, max 5
❤️ +1 additional entry if you visit @simicakes1 page and drop a nice comment saying you found them through us! (mention us in the comment!) 🙏🙏
I’m picking a winner by end of day Thursday Jan. 30 so you can get your kits ASAP! US only for this giveaway please (sorry!!). Not affiliated with Instagram in any manner. Good luck!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
#sugarcookies #decoratedcookies #cookiedecorating #royalicing #instafood #instadessert #cookiedecorator #cookieart #isomaltcookies #isomalt #gumballcookies #gumballmachine #giveaway #cookievideo #cookietutorial #icingvideo #decoratingvideo #pipingvideo #icingdecorations #oddlysatsifying ...

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Jan 24

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Any #starwars fans out here? During our trip to @disneyland , we saw these ADORABLE @cocacola containers modeled after thermal detonators-- and I knew I needed to cookie-fy them. So when I saw @kaleidacuts potion bottle, it was the perfect opportunity to make it happen. Food colors and paint are all @thesugarart . I used my projector to trace the main guidelines on my cookies, but everything else is freehand-- this is a huge step for me because I can’t draw if my life depended on it. So whilst not perfect, it’s good enough. I do not sell these cookies or profit from these in any way-- they were created as a one time fun project. Thanks to @lucie.bakes for the awesome photo edit!! #sugarcookies #decoratedcookies #cookiedecorating #royalicing #instafood #instadessert #cookiedecorator #cookieart #starwars #starwarscookies #droid #starwarsland #cocacola #galaxysedge #maytheforcebewithyou #thermaldetonator #coke #sprite #dietcoke

Any #starwars fans out here? During our trip to @disneyland , we saw these ADORABLE @cocacola containers modeled after thermal detonators-- and I knew I needed to cookie-fy them. So when I saw @kaleidacuts potion bottle, it was the perfect opportunity to make it happen. Food colors and paint are all @thesugarart . I used my projector to trace the main guidelines on my cookies, but everything else is freehand-- this is a huge step for me because I can’t draw if my life depended on it. So whilst not perfect, it’s good enough. I do not sell these cookies or profit from these in any way-- they were created as a one time fun project. Thanks to @lucie.bakes for the awesome photo edit!! #sugarcookies #decoratedcookies #cookiedecorating #royalicing #instafood #instadessert #cookiedecorator #cookieart #starwars #starwarscookies #droid #starwarsland #cocacola #galaxysedge #maytheforcebewithyou #thermaldetonator #coke #sprite #dietcoke ...

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Jan 19

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Aligned with my own desire to show more “non-decorated cookies” on the feed, here are some #frenchmacarons (colored with @thesugarart master elites) I made and brought to @mikandcookiesco class last Sunday @thecookiestudiooc -- It was such a nice change to enjoy decorating without the prep and to see all the lovely people (swipe for some snippets of our adventure, including a visit to @tinymonsteracademy! ) I also released a few new products on the website (tags, silicon cup, scribe) and will be walking you through them in my stories! @thesweetestmix and I also have 2 popups for Feb which are listed on the website, and I hope to give you guys one V-Day class (in my home!) or at least a DIY decorating kit.. I’m moving into a different class space come later this year and am focusing on other growth areas for the coming months. I hope you stick around this journey with me! *****
#borderlandsbakery #sacramento #buzzfeedfood #foodgawker #strawberryshortcake #bakeyourworldhappy #macarons #frenchmacaron #macaron #macaronstagram #cherry #cherries #blackforestcake #cookieart #baking #baker #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

Aligned with my own desire to show more “non-decorated cookies” on the feed, here are some #frenchmacarons (colored with @thesugarart master elites) I made and brought to @mikandcookiesco class last Sunday @thecookiestudiooc -- It was such a nice change to enjoy decorating without the prep and to see all the lovely people (swipe for some snippets of our adventure, including a visit to @tinymonsteracademy! ) I also released a few new products on the website (tags, silicon cup, scribe) and will be walking you through them in my stories! @thesweetestmix and I also have 2 popups for Feb which are listed on the website, and I hope to give you guys one V-Day class (in my home!) or at least a DIY decorating kit.. I’m moving into a different class space come later this year and am focusing on other growth areas for the coming months. I hope you stick around this journey with me! *****
#borderlandsbakery #sacramento #buzzfeedfood #foodgawker #strawberryshortcake #bakeyourworldhappy #macarons #frenchmacaron #macaron #macaronstagram #cherry #cherries #blackforestcake #cookieart #baking #baker #smallbusiness #entrepreneur ...

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Jan 11

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Closed!! Going on a trip tomorrow and will be taking these with me. That’s all I can really say for now until tomorrow comes… but I’m so excited my body is oscillating. Follow along tomorrow in my stories if you’d like to see what I’m up to! Both these cutters are from @kaleidacuts and honestly just wanted to use them both ASAP.. so here we are! Gold is @thesugarart Golden Halo mixed with vodka. SWIPE to see a small little giveaway I’m having (cutters were gifted by Heather at @kaleidacuts and I sponsored everything else) to anyone in the world-- all you have to do is:
1. Like this photo
2. Comment below with your favorite kitchen gadget or tool and I’ll pick a winner Monday! ❤️Open to anywhere in the world, not associated with IG in any way and you don’t need to be a follower to enter. GO! ❤️ ps- new bag clips launched on the website today - last photo is your preview:) *****
#borderlandsbakery #sacramento #sugarcookies #decoratedcookies #bakeyourworldhappy #buzzfeedfood #foodgawker #cookiedecorating #royalicing #instafood #instadessert #cookiedecorator #cookieart #valenetinesday #valentinescookies #cookiegram #valentine #bemyvalentine #gumballcookies #gumballmachine #giveaway #bakers

Closed!! Going on a trip tomorrow and will be taking these with me. That’s all I can really say for now until tomorrow comes… but I’m so excited my body is oscillating. Follow along tomorrow in my stories if you’d like to see what I’m up to! Both these cutters are from @kaleidacuts and honestly just wanted to use them both ASAP.. so here we are! Gold is @thesugarart Golden Halo mixed with vodka. SWIPE to see a small little giveaway I’m having (cutters were gifted by Heather at @kaleidacuts and I sponsored everything else) to anyone in the world-- all you have to do is:
1. Like this photo
2. Comment below with your favorite kitchen gadget or tool and I’ll pick a winner Monday! ❤️Open to anywhere in the world, not associated with IG in any way and you don’t need to be a follower to enter. GO! ❤️ ps- new bag clips launched on the website today - last photo is your preview:) *****
#borderlandsbakery #sacramento #sugarcookies #decoratedcookies #bakeyourworldhappy #buzzfeedfood #foodgawker #cookiedecorating #royalicing #instafood #instadessert #cookiedecorator #cookieart #valenetinesday #valentinescookies #cookiegram #valentine #bemyvalentine #gumballcookies #gumballmachine #giveaway #bakers ...

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Jan 7

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Throwing it back to Jan 2017 -- these were created as a part of my VDay sales during a 6-month period when I was a cookier full time (a conscious decision I made inbetween day jobs to get a true feel for the cookie world) I learned that: I can work like a dog and there’s no substitute for actually doing the work-- people can advise you but until you truly experience it, you don’t *really* get it. And that holds true for my husband today as he becomes integrated into the business, which has changed so much since 3 yrs ago. I made these stencils using my silhouette and the sticks & heart cutters were from @trulymadplastics. This is a rare moment that you’ll see cookies in their packaging-- boxes from @brpboxshop and bows are handmade, learned from @thefrostedcookiery. Today, I’m heads down figuring out Vday 2020 stuff and a planning for this year and beyond. I hope each of you document your journey so you can look back on how far you’ve come. PS-- just published a new blog on my 10 basic baking tools-- link to blog is in my ig bio! Lmk your thoughts ❤️
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#borderlandsbakery #sacramento #sugarcookies #decoratedcookies #bakeyourworldhappy #buzzfeedfood #foodgawker #cookiedecorating #royalicing #instafood #instadessert #cookiedecorator #cookieart #valentinesday #valentinesdaycookies #valentinescookies #cookiegram #valentine #bemyvalentine #cookiesticks #heartcookies

Throwing it back to Jan 2017 -- these were created as a part of my VDay sales during a 6-month period when I was a cookier full time (a conscious decision I made inbetween day jobs to get a true feel for the cookie world) I learned that: I can work like a dog and there’s no substitute for actually doing the work-- people can advise you but until you truly experience it, you don’t *really* get it. And that holds true for my husband today as he becomes integrated into the business, which has changed so much since 3 yrs ago. I made these stencils using my silhouette and the sticks & heart cutters were from @trulymadplastics. This is a rare moment that you’ll see cookies in their packaging-- boxes from @brpboxshop and bows are handmade, learned from @thefrostedcookiery. Today, I’m heads down figuring out Vday 2020 stuff and a planning for this year and beyond. I hope each of you document your journey so you can look back on how far you’ve come. PS-- just published a new blog on my 10 basic baking tools-- link to blog is in my ig bio! Lmk your thoughts ❤️
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#borderlandsbakery #sacramento #sugarcookies #decoratedcookies #bakeyourworldhappy #buzzfeedfood #foodgawker #cookiedecorating #royalicing #instafood #instadessert #cookiedecorator #cookieart #valentinesday #valentinesdaycookies #valentinescookies #cookiegram #valentine #bemyvalentine #cookiesticks #heartcookies ...

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Jan 1

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Happy 2020! Starting it off with a quick take video on how I made these cute meringue pops. Recipe is on my blog, and I made a new meringue video for YouTube since the last one was horrid :) (we all start somewhere). A few important things today:
👀 My lovely friend @mikandcookiesco started a podcast @isnt.life.sweet and she and I happen to chat on episode 1 -- please give it a listen to get some insight into our lives, businesses, thoughts, perspectives
👀I’m running a 20% off sale on my website-- use code BB2020 til Jan 2 11:59 pm pst ! 👋👋That’s it for now-- there’s a lot going on but it’ll have to wait till the next post. Wishing you all so much happiness and fulfillment for 2020.

Happy 2020! Starting it off with a quick take video on how I made these cute meringue pops. Recipe is on my blog, and I made a new meringue video for YouTube since the last one was horrid :) (we all start somewhere). A few important things today:
👀 My lovely friend @mikandcookiesco started a podcast @isnt.life.sweet and she and I happen to chat on episode 1 -- please give it a listen to get some insight into our lives, businesses, thoughts, perspectives
👀I’m running a 20% off sale on my website-- use code BB2020 til Jan 2 11:59 pm pst ! 👋👋That’s it for now-- there’s a lot going on but it’ll have to wait till the next post. Wishing you all so much happiness and fulfillment for 2020. ...

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