Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Dip
Labor Day kicks off the season of fall for me and I find that it’s a great time to catch up on things around the house, rest a little more, then also workout a little harder and of course, getting together with friends. No matter [...]
Corporate Retreat to Refuel
Last week I participated in our corporate leadership summit and retreat held in an amazing setting – Tim’s Ford Lake in Tennessee. Our executives were able to unwind and really brainstorm for the future in the setting of a beautiful lake house with an amazing [...]
A Healthy Balance: Fried Okra Recipe
There’s nothing more satisfying then going to my garden, picking something, cooking it and serving it for dinner! That’s exactly what I did the other night with my homegrown okra. Of course, being a southern gal, I fried the okra and it’s simply one of [...]
The Benefits of Blackberries
My daughter, the dogs and I spent some time in the garden one evening this week and among pulling weeds, I also picked a quart of sweet, delicious blackberries. You all know that I love baking, but honestly, how many blackberry cobblers can we eat [...]
Life is Just Peachy! My Peach Cobbler Recipe
While I'm known for baking, the truth is, I simply love to cook. I love finding joy in cooking, especially when the season strikes me. The other day I came upon a beautiful peach tree in a neighbor's yard that was full of ripe [...]
An Unsuspecting Sweet Tooth
Because Gigi's Cupcakes makes life much sweeter in nearly any circumstance, I usually try to bring treats with me to those I interact with each day. To the wait staff at a restaurant, to the airport, valet, kids in the park, etc. If [...]
God’s Bountiful Garden
This past week my garden was bountiful! It has always been a mystery to me how you can put a seed in the ground, tend to it, water it and about 6 weeks later pick something to eat! It is one of God's true miracles! [...]
A Family Celebration
My daughter, Kendel Skye, and I recently went to Texas to see my parents and celebrate a very special occasion, their 50th wedding anniversary. My father is third generation of 50th wedding celebrations. My great grandparents celebrated over 50 years, my grandparents celebrated over 50 [...]
A Flavorful Fall To Come
We have officially started working on our fall menu. What? I know, it's only June! We work at least three months ahead for our new cakes and ideas to roll out to all of our stores. It isn't just a couple of stores [...]
Let Them Eat Cake!
When I opened my mailbox a few days ago and fumbled through the mail I saw the “Clipper” magazine. There it was, our announcement saying “The World’s Best Cakes”. “Gigi’s Cupcakes is now your favorite Gigi’s Cake” with the amazing picture of the cookie dough [...]