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Food photographer and baker I'm Danielle - a food photographer and home baker. I create custom imagery for food and product brands.

08/28/2026

🍪 BROWN BUTTER TOFFEE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 🍪 (sorry, I don’t mean to yell, I’m just really excited about these)

Hands down, my most-craved cookie. These are the cookies that I find myself craving on a random weeknight and wind up baking them at 8pm 😂 The best part? The dough doesn’t require any chill time, so it’s super feasible to whip them up in a flash. I make them all the time and honestly it feels like a crime that I’ve been gatekeeping this recipe from you! 🤪

So, here you go. It’s finally published on my site! Recipe link in comments below!

08/27/2026

It’s wild to think that I’ve been at this for nearly 5 years now. I mean, I’ve been baking for as long as I can remember, but French Vanilla will turn 5 years old this Fall!

In these last 5 years, I’ve had some incredible opportunities. This past year hasn’t been as fruitful as I’d hoped because, quite frankly, life happened and things kind of sucked for a while 😅

I spent years building something I cared about.

Life got heavy, and I became quieter.

While I was figuring things out at home, the social landscape changed. AI exploded. The algorithm changed (again).

Some days, I feel like I’m starting all over.

But the thing is, I am at peace with it. There’s way more to life than going viral. My focus is on sharing simple beauty, things I genuinely love, and carving out more time for real moments that have nothing to do with a phone screen.

So, thanks for bearing with me. I’m so grateful to have this platform and wonderful community. There’s more delicious bakes and pretty pictures to come! I’m not quitting, I’m just a little quieter these days. 🤍

📸: Kelly Braman

08/22/2026

Recently, I had the honor of baking a cake for my best friend’s grandma’s 80th birthday. 🎂

Chocolate cake, chocolate buttercream (lots of it, per request 😂) fresh berries and delicate florals. A beautiful cake for a very special lady and occasion! 🤎

Florals provided by the amazing Bentley Florist bovanfloralgroup 🌸🌹

08/18/2026

A little afternoon tea moment with the cutest doggone shortbreads 🐶 🫖 ☕️

Thank you, WALKER'S SHORTBREAD US for these yummy Scottie Dog Shortbreads!

08/17/2026

How are you making the most of blueberry season? 🫐

I had some blueberry muffins over the weekend and I’m forever and always piling them high on waffles! 🧇

I’m thinking some blueberry crisp and perhaps some pie are in order! 😍 🥧

08/14/2026

🖤🤍Chocolate Oreo Cake🤍🖤 It’s the third year in a row that I’ve made this cake for my nephew’s birthday, and it’s the first time I’ve had a chance to snap some slice photos! Usually, there’s no leftovers, which just goes to show just how delicious this cake is!

Black cocoa gives this cake the richest color and flavor. Topped with an Oreo buttercream, it’s a cookies & cream lover’s dream! ☁️

Recipe by Lindsay Conchar with a small tweak. I add 1/2 cup melted butter and reduce oil to 1/2 cup. I also make slightly less buttercream than the recipe calls for and still have plenty left over 🖤🤍

08/12/2026

Who wants a cookie? 🍪🥛

I’ve got just the thing! These thick & chunky chocolate pecan cookies 😍😍 Super thick, gooey, and loaded with chocolate and pecans. With crisp golden edges, soft centers, and plenty of melty chocolate in every bite, these are the ultimate indulgent cookie!

Don’t like pecans? Leave ‘em out! Or, replace them with caramel chunks for a delicious twist! You’ve got to try these cookies. They’re absolutely amazing!

Recipe can be found on my website. If you’d like a link sent to you, just comment “send recipe” and I’ll send it to you! Please just make sure to be following me or else you may not be able to receive my message. 🤎

07/18/2026

Turn your cupcakes into hydrangea blooms with a very simple piping technique!

Use a narrow spatula to place 2 different colors of buttercream side-by-side in a piping bag fitted with the Wilton 2D tip. Then, pipe stars all over the top of each cupcake. You’re left with a super cute pattern that resembles hydrangea blooms!

07/17/2026

Maybe my favorite part of summer is simply slowing down enough to notice the little things. I’m loving all the blooms. What’s one small thing that instantly feels like summer to you?

📸: Kelly Braman

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