On Wednesday, a very special person passed away- my Uncle Gene. In honor of his life, I decided to make a decadent chocolate bundt cake with a chocolatey glaze. Food is a powerful thing. It has the ability to bring comfort in a time of sadness. No matter what’s going on in our lives,...

When I crave meat, I usually crave a big, fat, juicy burger with the works. I like my burgers BIG! The kind of burger you have to unlock your jaw for and squeeze together just to get it to fit in your mouth. The kind that leaves leftovers on your cheeks and juice running...

As soon as the weather becomes cold and blustery, I become addicted to soup. I make it at least once a week. It’s one of my favorite cold weather foods. It’s the type of food that warms your soul. I especially enjoy making soup now that I get to cook it in my new...

Today was the first day it actually felt like winter in Baltimore. It was cold, gray, and blustery. There were even a few snow flurries throughout the day and, weirdly, a mini blizzard. It’s the kind of day when you just want to hibernate in the house and stay cozy. So, in honor of...

Today, my girlfriend and I decided to take a ride down to Hamden to enjoy a leisurely stroll along 36th street, also known as the strip or the avenue to us Baltimoreans. I love the atmosphere in Hamden; it’s eclectic, original, and exciting. You’ll always find something new and unusual in one of the...

Hi. Welcome to my blog, The Messy Baker. I’m Jennie. I bake delicious sweet treats. Stay tuned, because soon I will be sharing some of my favorite recipes with all of you. Love and sweet treats, The Messy Baker