Hello! I'm writing to you on a rainy morning. FINALLY. The heat has broken and it is pouring. The world smells so fresh (except for rainy day lunch at the

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02.10.2025

My Favorite Apple Cake: Texas Sheet Cake Edition

This Apple Cinnamon Texas Sheet Cake is a cozy twist on the classic Southern dessert. Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and a butter glaze, it’s the perfect fall apple cake; big enough to share, soft and spiced.

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29.09.2025

Links for Another September Sunday - Joy the Baker

Word on the street is September is almost over. A month I spent surviving, not thriving. Sometimes when life gets this busy—so busy there isn’t room to

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26.09.2025

The Bakehouse Texas Super Soft Cinnamon Roll Recipe - Joy the Baker

This super soft cinnamon roll recipe bakes up gooey, golden swirls with cream cheese frosting on top. A Bakehouse Texas favorite for cozy mornings!

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22.09.2025

Notes on Hope, Cake, and Other Sweet Things - Joy the Baker

Friends, good morning! I’m so grateful we get to catch up today. How are you feeling? Me? Well… a little distractible, if I’m honest, but doing my best to

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15.09.2025

Tipped Upright - Joy the Baker

Cautiously, and optimistically, I am feeling better lately! In therapy today, I said I felt finally tipped upright instead of feeling tilted half in and

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08.09.2025

The Summer I Filled My Cup - Joy the Baker

Happy September! It is still in the triple digits here, but the light is changing. We have the most beautiful windows in our house, and fondly refer to

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02.09.2025

Welcome to September Summer - Joy the Baker

Friends, hello and happy Sunday. We’ve landed at what feels like the last weekend of “true” summer before September Summer sets in - which, I do love!

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25.08.2025

From Summer to Cinnamon Season: Ten Ways I Flip My Kitchen for Fall - Joy the Baker

Yes, it’s still approximately one million degrees outside, but my brain has already jumped ship to pumpkin season. I haven’t baked much this summer

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25.08.2025

Sunday With Salsa Verde and Zinnias - Joy the Baker

Since you last heard from me, I’ve made a batch of salsa verde from my garden, cleaned and organized my kitchen, made bouquets with these zinnias from my

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25.08.2025

Healing vs Healed - Joy the Baker

Friends, I'm still languishing in heartbreak, but you know what? It's okay. I am very much in the thick of things, and things will shift, but for now I

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11.08.2025

August, Unfiltered - Joy the Baker

Friends, hello. Welcome to another Sunday. We’re in the thick of August, and I’ll tell you - my garden is looking a little wild. The flowers are spent,

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03.08.2025

Down Bad Crying At The Chipotle - Joy the Baker

I met some friends for lunch, and due to the timing, I arrived well into their meal, so I sat and chatted before ordering food to go. When I went to order

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29.07.2025

A Long Life, A Good Life - Joy the Baker

Hello friends, and welcome to another fine Sunday. If we’re paying attention, July is slipping through our fingers like SPF on a hot day. You feel it too,

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29.07.2025

The Sunday Scroll: Karlee Edition - Joy the Baker

Friends, hi! Welcome to another fine Sunday. We are fortunate, indeed. This week, I’m thrilled to hand the mic to a new voice in our Sunday lineup, though

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29.07.2025

These Are The Five Things You Should Make Mid-Summer - Joy the Baker

There’s something about mid-July in Texas that makes me feel like I’m living inside a Dutch oven on convection mode. My house, charming as the old gal is,

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13.07.2025

Catching Up - Joy the Baker

Hello friends! Whew, I never thought how grateful I would be to write the words "hello friends" again. It's been a whirlwind few months for me, so much so

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06.07.2025

MFA to SPF - Joy the Baker

Happy July! I love July. It's hot enough to get in the pool at any hour, the days feel long and languid, and we are in the sticky slowness of summer. I'm

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29.06.2025

Let's Dive In (Literally) - Joy the Baker

In lieu of a summer bucket list, I’ve made one singular seasonal goal. It’s related to my side quest as a self-proclaimed Pool Dad: I’d like to learn how

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19.06.2025

Strawberry Malt Icebox Cake - Joy the Baker

This strawberry icebox cake is the ultimate no-bake summer dessert layered with fresh strawberries, malted whipped cream, and vanilla wafers for a

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16.06.2025

Just a Quick Pause - Joy the Baker

Friends, hello! I'm taking a little pause this Sunday. I need a moment to gather my thoughts, catch my breath, and dry out a bit from a very soggy week

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08.06.2025

A New Chapter (But First, Summer) - Joy the Baker

Happy June! I hope you're enjoying the warmer weather, the bittersweet joys of graduations and the end of the school year, and settling into the more

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01.06.2025

My Not-So-Definitive Guide to a Joyful Summer (pun intended) - Joy the Baker

We’re in the early days of summer, friends! The air has been heavy this week with warm rainstorms and thunder in the distance (to Graham's dismay), and

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25.05.2025

Pool Dad Diaries - Joy the Baker

Hi friends, happy Sunday! This weekend marks a particular anniversary in my aging journey: my 44th birthday. I can already tell this is the era when I

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18.05.2025

Sensory SZN - Joy the Baker

Summer is approaching, and as a solar-powered human, I couldn't be happier. The air smells of jasmine. This weekend, I got to eat a perfect fresh

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11.05.2025

Like My Mother, But With More Clogs - Joy the Baker

Hi friends! This week I treated myself to a new haircut. Spoiler alert: it’s the blunt bob everyone is getting. The feminine urge to chop your hair for

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07.05.2025

Five Joy The Baker Recipes Kids Can Make On Their Own - Joy the Baker

The biggest game changer for our family this school year has been having the kids—ages 7, 9, and 11—make their own lunches. I've been trying to get them

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04.05.2025

The Tiny Task Tipping Point - Joy the Baker

Happy Sunday, friends! This week I did something truly wild: I picked up the phone and made the doctor’s appointments and mortgage calls I’ve been

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29.04.2025

Stovetop Zatarain’s Shrimp Boil with Cajun Style Smoked Sausage & Garlic Butter Sauce - Joy the Baker

If you're looking for an easy and wildly flavorful shrimp boil recipe you can make right on your stovetop, you're in the right place. This stovetop shrimp

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27.04.2025

The Spring Hustle - Joy the Baker

Hello friends! I am back from a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland. It was a fantastic way to spend Spring break — wandering streets with old buildings that look

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24.04.2025

One Year in Bellville - Joy the Baker

When I was a kid, I’d sneak away to the attic above my grandmother’s garage on Victoria Avenue in Los Angeles — a dusty, no-go zone for any reasonable

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17.04.2025

Lowland Celery Salad - Joy the Baker

If you think a celery salad sounds like a snooze, let me change your mind. This one’s packed with toasted walnuts, sweet dates, and sharp cheddar—like the

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16.04.2025

My Favorite Buttermilk Marinated Chicken - Joy the Baker

This buttermilk marinated chicken is the secret to juicy, flavor-packed thighs with golden, crackly skin. It’s an easy overnight marinade that does all

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16.04.2025

Lavender Lemon Drop Martinis - Joy the Baker

This Lavender Lemon Drop Martini is a floral, citrusy twist on the classic cocktail—light, refreshing, and just fancy enough to feel like a treat. If

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13.04.2025

On Chicken Pot Pie, Being a Good Neighbor, and Being Just a Lil Ugly - Joy the Baker

I was reminded of this little truth this week: to have a good neighbor, you have to be a good neighbor. This week in Bellville, I made a Chicken Pot Pie

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11.04.2025

Better Than Scalloped Potatoes: Dauphinoise Potatoes - Joy the Baker

Think of these Dauphinoise potatoes as scalloped potatoes all dressed up for Easter—extra creamy, super cheesy, and just a little bit French in the best

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05.04.2025

How We Doing? - Joy the Baker

Hi, hello. I hope you're having a lovely week! May I ask — are you doing okay? The reason I ask is that I've been privy to some meltdowns this week. A

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30.03.2025

A Nemesis for Spring - Joy the Baker

I looked out the bathroom window this week and—boom—the trees have exploded in green buds overnight. We knew it was spring, but the absolute evidence of

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25.03.2025

Texas Toast Egg In A Hole - Joy the Baker

Egg in a hole may be a humble breakfast, but when elevated with spiced butter and fresh herbs, it becomes something truly elite. Here’s the deal, friends:

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23.03.2025

What's in the Springtime Bucket? - Joy the Baker

Good morning, friends! It’s that time of year when I start making ambitious plans (lol who am I kidding - there's no time of year when I'm not trying to

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