My 10 Tips when Baking Macarons!

It’s been over a year since I’ve been baking macarons, which is crazy! I never would’ve imagined that trying to bake them for Mother’s Day in 2020 would soon become a daily task! I am so grateful for everything that has come because of my macarons, and I love seeing my customers enjoy them! Some … Continue Reading

Valentine’s Day Special: Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

A well-done vanilla cupcake with buttercream frosting can never go wrong!! In fact, cupcakes are always my favorite. It is the perfect portion of indulgence and a perfect canvas to incorporate a world of elements. One of the first things I ever learned to bake was cupcakes from my mom. In fact, I even made … Continue Reading

Friendsgiving Tablescape 2021

I love creating tablescapes, and what occasion is more exciting than Thanksgiving to create one! In my case, this was Friendsgiving. I decided to host Friendsgiving at my place with my friends this year, especially since this is our last year together in high school. We decided to do a potluck, and I was really … Continue Reading

Handmade Greeting Cards – Basic Supplies + Tips to get Started

Ever try making a handmade greeting card? These are 6 basic supplies which you should have and use whenever making one. I have been using these products throughout my card-making journey and I totally recommend them for anyone attempting to make professional-looking cards.   1. Card stock Card stock is crucial for making cards as … Continue Reading

10,000 Macarons, 1 Year, and $15,000+ for Sunday Friends

  My name is Shrobana. I am a 17-year-old high school senior living in San Jose, California. I have always been an introverted and crafty kid who loved to doodle and draw right from the time I can remember. Sometime in early middle school, my parents sent me for a greeting card-making class at Michaels. … Continue Reading

The BEST Brownies – Fudgy, Chewy, and Delicious!

The best brownies! Yes, I proclaim these are THE BEST brownies ever. They are rich, chewy, dense, and have a perfectly crackly top with the hint of sea salt that perfectly complements the richness of the confection. Incidentally, brownies were one of the few things I learnt to bake first in my life. And when … Continue Reading

Rasmalai Macarons

Rasmalai Macarons are honestly the best of both worlds and belong to a world where France meets India. Rasmalai is an epic Indian sweet and a celebratory treat. If you ask me to describe Rasmalai, I would just close my eyes and imagine a cloudy mass which is subtly sweet and melts in your mouth … Continue Reading

Cotton Candy Macarons for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is designated as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Believe it or not, Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children under 14. For the last few years, I have been raising funds for St. Jude and childhood cancer selling my handmade greeting cards. If you ask me why I support this cause … Continue Reading

World Senior Citizen’s Day

Aug 21 is World Senior Citizen’s Day! Doing something to make seniors and children feel special or helping with issues of seniors and children really brings me joy. So, Friday, Aug 21 being World Senior Citizen’s Day, I decided to go to two local senior homes and give out about 130 handmade cards and some … Continue Reading

Summer of 2020 – The Meraki-X Story and what I did this Year?

  Summer of 2020! Where do I even begin? The year 2020 will be etched in all our memories forever. Life has taken a completely new shape and form for all of us everywhere in the world. For me personally, we have been stuck at home since March. However, looking back now, if things did … Continue Reading