Carly’s Pastries – August 2021

Meet the Chef – and Her Cakes! by Carly Cerniglia Hello! I’m Chef Carly, your friendly neighborhood baker and food lover. I’m a Fox Valley Technical College Culinary Arts and Hotel and Restaurant Management graduate who’s spent time learning and living in...

Carly’s Pastries – July 2021

Pup Cakes! by Carly Cerniglia It’s the pet issue and what better way to celebrate than by making your pooch their own pup-cake! These cakes have dog-friendly ingredients, however, always check with your vet to be sure these ingredients are OK for your pup! Whether you...

Carly’s Pastries – June 2021

Salted Espresso Brownies by Carly Cerniglia Decadently sweet, these brownies have both a pop of espresso and a swirl of gooey caramel. Topped with flaky sea salt, they won’t last long! Rich, dark cocoa powder is the key to this brownie’s impeccable flavor (and a...

Carly’s Pastries – May 2021

Lemon Bars by Carly Cerniglia These lemon bars are bursting with citrus, giving a perfect pucker to anyone who tries one. Tart enough to keep you going back for a second bite and easy enough to make in a pinch, these bars are the perfect ending to your Mother’s Day...

Carly’s Pastries – April 2021

Earth Day Cookies by Carly Cerniglia These adorable little Earths are the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day this month! Green and blue cookie dough swirl together to make oceans and continents in these festive treats. Little heart sprinkles remind us to love our...

Carly’s Pastries – March 2021

Passover Pecan Fudge Biscotti by Carly Cerniglia Passover begins March 27, and that means it’s time to say goodbye to flours for those who celebrate. This thin, decadent, chewy fudge with crunchy pecans will have you going back for seconds and not missing flour at...