Post Halloween Shenanigans — Baking for the Holidays

It’s not easy for me to admit Halloween is over. I absolutely loathe letting the season go. However, time marches forward and so must I!

My all encompassing love of Halloween doesn’t completely overshadow the joy I find in other holidays — particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas. I love to bake. Like, I really, really love to bake. The holiday season is the absolute perfect excuse to bake until I drop, and believe me, I plan to.

As a domestic baking machine, there are a few tools I find I need more than one of to keep work moving seamlessly. Frosting tips, rubber spatulas, cupcake pans, round cake pans, silicone baking mats, whisks (all the whisks!), and aprons.

The lovely folks over at Sin in Linen sent me an apron, pot holder, and oven mitt from their Skull Star Kitchen Linens set for review, and I have to say that I was mightily impressed.

Skull Star Apron

Skull Star Apron

The apron was a bit starchy when I received it, so I ran it through the laundry and it came out super soft. I wasn’t expecting anything fancy, so I was pleasantly surprised by the adorable bow on the pocket (a pocket which fit my phone perfectly) and the ruffle at the bottom. Unfortunately, because of the dark color, you can’t see either of those lovely attributes in my photo.

The only downside to the apron is….well, it’s black. It shows flour in spectacular fashion. However, I launder my aprons regularly, so it’s not a huge problem for me. Besides, aprons are meant to get dirty — it’s their job to protect your clothing.

Skull Star Oven Mitt & Pot Holder

Skull Star Oven Mitt & Pot Holder

The oven mitt and pot holder did their jobs well. I used them to slide out the hot oven rack and remove silicone cake pans while baking. In typical fashion, I felt a bit of warmth, but nothing came remotely close to burning me.

One of the major reasons I love baking is that I have a crazy sweet tooth. After testing out my new kitchen linens, I enjoyed a slice of warm pumpkin cake with vanilla bean brown sugar frosting. It was dee-licious!

Yum!

Yum!

 

I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. 

About Emma Rae Curtis

Kids around the world count down the days until Christmas but not Emma Rae Curtis. Ever since her first Halloween, Emma has been a huge fan of the magic that is Halloween. While raising her kids, Emma had the time of her life making Halloween costumes and hosting lively Halloween parties. Each Halloween her house is still decorated to the hilt making it a trick or treat favorite in the neighborhood. Emma is an avid researcher, reader and writer of all topics involving Halloween costumes, traditions, decorations, parties, and accessories. At the urging of her friends and family Emma has worked independently as a Halloween writer/researcher since 2001. Emma also does consulting for organizations regarding all things related to Halloween parties, Halloween costumes, and Halloween related information.
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