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S'mores Ice Cream

August 10, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Container of s'mores ice cream with a sugar cone and ice cream scooper.

Creamy S'mores Ice Cream is a fun twist on the traditional campfire treat.  … [Read more...]

Lemon Icebox Cake

August 7, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Loaf of lemon icebox cake with two slices on plates.

Lemon Icebox Cake is a creamy, frozen treat that is refreshing and a lemon … [Read more...]

Bakery Style Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

August 4, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Close up overhead shot of chewy chocolate chip cookies tightly together set on a round wire rack.

These are the BEST Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies! Thanks to brown sugar, … [Read more...]

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

July 24, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Bowl of homemade vanilla ice cream.

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is a creamy and tasty treat perfect for … [Read more...]

Cherry Cobbler

July 22, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

Bowl of cherry cobbler with cream biscuits and vanilla ice cream

Cherry Cobbler is a seasonal dessert made with fresh cherries and topped … [Read more...]

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

July 17, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas 2 Comments

Three mint chocolate chip ice creams with sugar cones on their sides next to container of ice cream.

Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is creamy and refreshing.  The flavor … [Read more...]

French Silk Pie

July 10, 2020 By Maria Pagiotas Leave a Comment

French silk pie with chocolate shavings

French Silk Pie is a chocolate lover's dream. It's a smooth and decadent … [Read more...]

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Hello! I’m Maria — a professionally trained pastry chef, mom of three, and the creator behind The Sweet Occasion. I share easy, from-scratch recipes that feel bakery-worthy yet doable for real life because I believe homemade baking should feel simple, satisfying, and worth sharing.

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Favorite Spring Bakes

  • Overhead shot of a wild blueberry lemon poppy seeds muffins with a lemon glaze stacked on a round wire cooling rack with a striped linen on the side.
    Wild Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
  • Straight on shot of a one layer, square lemon berry mascarpone cake with mascarpone frosting and macerated berries on a flat surface with parchment paper.
    Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake
  • Close up of raspberry crumble bars cut into square and stacked on a white round plate.
    Raspberry Crumble Bars
  • Frosted lemon sugar cookie bars cut into squares and arranged on parchment paper atop a white wooden surface.
    Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars (with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting)

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