Arlington Housewife
Hi, my name is Heather. I’m a baker, cook, serial hostess, wife and mother of two. I love to cook, to feed people and to eat...especially dessert. I also run Livin' The Pie Life, an artisan bakery providing delicious fresh locally-sourced handmade pie to Northern Virginia. Life is good.
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Category Archives: Cake
Oreo Cookies & Cream Cake for Ben
Hello everybody. Remember me? It has been a really long time since my last post. Where have I been? Working more than I have in years. In May, I started selling pies at the Clarendon Farmers Market in Arlington and … Continue reading
Wow This M&M Cake is Easy to Make
Last year, I spent over 2 hours decorating my daughter Ellie’s birthday cake. This year, I did it in 20 minutes. I was inspired to make this cake by the blog Texas Monkey. Check out her original post because in addition … Continue reading
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Ellie Loves Raspberries and Raspberry Cupcakes
Hi All, Just a quickie. My beautiful baby girl Ellie is almost 6! We had her “school” party this week because there is no school next week. My kids are a little spoiled. Every birthday seems to transform into three. … Continue reading
Double Layer Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Believe it or not, this is one gorgeous cake.
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Caramel Apple Cake…Good Enough for Company
So last week we delved deep into the fridge, freezer and cupboards to use up that which has a tendency to sit around. This always feels like a low-rent take on Iron Chef. The secret ingredient is…pasta! Meals included: Oma’s … Continue reading

