baking – Some Kinda Good®

Bake these Campfire Cookies for a real treat

Published on January 30, 2024May 10, 2025 by RebekahLeave a comment

One of the notable things I learned in culinary school from the pastry chef was how to create dishes that not only taste good, but evoke feelings and create experiences. These campfire cookies are reminiscent of a warm fire, roasting marshmallows and eating sticky s’mores but without all the mess! With crushed graham crackers, toasted mini-marshmallows, and slightly melted chocolate, this may be my new favorite cookie of all time. Enjoy them with a cold glass of milk.

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Cooking with Paula Deen + My Sweet Potato Biscuit Recipe

Published on August 6, 2023May 10, 2025 by RebekahLeave a comment

Sweet Potato Biscuits in a cast iron skillet – Yes, please!

Thank you for visiting my blog, and welcome! If you are here because you watched me and Paula cooking together on her YouTube channel, I’m so glad you looked me up. We had so much fun, and that was a dream come true.

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Cookbook Feature Friday: Lemon Bars

Published on February 5, 2021September 8, 2021 by RebekahLeave a comment

Paula Deen’s Southern Baking Cookbook includes this delicious lemon bar recipe.

Happy Cookbook Feature Friday! Today’s post is all about the tart, cold and sugar-dusted lemon bar. Featuring one of Paula Deen’s latest cookbooks, Southern Baking, these bars are super easy to make and serve as the perfect treat when you want a little something sweet.

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Old Fashioned Thumbprint Cookies

Published on March 17, 2019June 20, 2019 by RebekahLeave a comment

Thumbprint cookies originated in Sweden. Known as Hallongrotta/hallongrottor in Swedish, the meaning literally translates, “raspberry cave.” I love these shortbread-style, buttery cookies because they’re so easy to make and can be customized to fit any occasion. They melt in your mouth! Continue reading “Old Fashioned Thumbprint Cookies” →

Peppermint Cheesecake to Seal the Deal

Published on December 22, 2018January 22, 2021 by RebekahLeave a comment

I met my husband Kurt in early November of 2012, just two months before Christmas. As we got to know each other, our shared love for good food became evident. Naturally, one of the first topics of conversation we ever discussed were our favorite foods. He told me of his love for cheesecake, and I noticed that he also really enjoyed desserts and drinks with mint flavor. So, for our first Christmas together, I combined two of his favorites into one and gifted him this festive and Some Kinda Good Peppermint Cheesecake. Continue reading “Peppermint Cheesecake to Seal the Deal” →

Cinnamon-Sugar Pecan Twists

Published on December 18, 2018January 22, 2021 by RebekahLeave a comment

Cinnamon-Sugar Pecan Twists are a sweet treat and an easy, 5-ingredient recipe to bake when you need something semi-homemade in a pinch. One 8 oz. can of crescent rolls will make about 20 twists, but don’t count on there being any leftovers! I made a batch this weekend, and packaged them up to give to my neighbors, along with a Christmas card. Food gifts make the best gifts. When you take the time to make something homemade, in my experience, folks are always appreciative. Enjoy! Continue reading “Cinnamon-Sugar Pecan Twists” →

Fall for Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake

Published on October 11, 2018May 10, 2025 by RebekahLeave a comment

AppleCake1 — *Rebekah’s Apple Cinnamon Bundt Cake is filled with tart apples and fall spices showcasing the warm, comforting flavors of the season.*

It’s pumpkin spice season, y’all! I mean, fall. Bring on the granny smith apples, the bright orange pumpkins and multi-colored gourds, the cooler weather, football season and pumpkin spice everything. Lattes, coffee creamer, candles…oh my.

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The dishwasher and drying area stands on one wall with spices and a coffee machine.

Large ovens for baking breads, pizza and more.

Hotel size pots and pans, along with flour stored under the butcher block table.

My second semester of culinary school is moving at an exciting pace. I’m finally beginning to feel comfortable in the professional kitchen, getting my bearings and learning how to use the large scale equipment. Continue reading “Cooking & Baking My Way Through Culinary School” →