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    Elizabeth Waterson

    Welcome to my sweet corner on the internet. I am Elizabeth Waterson.

    elizabeth frosting a chocolate cake

    With 15 years in the restaurant industry, I worked every postion as a hostess, busboy, waitress, bartender, line cook, prep cook, supervisor, and lastly as the General Manager. As Food Safety ServSafe Manager, I spent countless hours in the kitchen working with chefs to develop menu items customers would love. As well as, training chefs to be accurate and consistent in the products they were preparing.

    Baking is a true passion of mine which has led me to something else I am passionate about, teaching baking to people all over the world.

    Our goal with CBQ is to share my knowledge and experience with you, so anyone can make a delicious, fancy dessert at home. We provide in-depth step-by-step tutorials with each recipe to give you the confidence to bake something for the first time.

    On this food blog you will find delicious recipes, some very beginner and others more advanced to help you grow on your baking journey. Learn more about Confessions of a Baking Queen here.

    Qualifications

    • Elizabeth has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Advertising with minors in Business Entrepreneurship and Sociology, California State University of Fullerton (CSUF)
    • Over 15 Years in the Restaurant Industry
    • Food Safety Serv Safe Manager
    • Confessions of a Baking Queen has been featured in CBS LA, HuffPost Taste, BuzzFeed, Taste of Home, and more!
    elizabeth about to dip a strawberry in a bowl of whipped cream

    Some Fun Facts About Me

    • Traveling around the world and experiencing different cultures and their foods is my all time favorite thing to do.
    • I have dual citizenship, American and British. Besides my parents and sisters the rest of my family still lives in England. I love visiting England and try to visit family at least once a year.
    • I was born and raised in Orange County, CA but am currently living in Dallas, Texas.
    • A few of my favorite things are chocolate, booking a trip, visiting new restaurants and a dancing girls night out.
    • Some of my fondest memories are in the kitchen, here in Orange County or in Birmingham, England.

    A few of my favorite recipes are this lemon curd loaf cake, perfectly juicy filet mignon, chocolate chip cheesecake and English roast potatoes.

    Let's Stay In Touch

    There are many ways for us to stay in touch! In terms of Social Media I am most active on Instagram, but you can also find me on Pinterest and TikTok! Feel free to shoot me an email at [email protected].

    I am so excited for you to join me on this sweet baking journey. Take care XX Elizabeth

    elizabeth writing recipes at the table

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    elizabeth mixing frosting

    Hiya! I am Elizabeth Waterson, welcome to my treat-filled site. After spending 15 years in the restaurant industry and growing up baking, I wanted to share my love of baking with you all. My step-by-step tutorials will help you learn how to bake at home. Confessions of a Baking Queen (CBQ) has been featured in CBS LA, HuffPost Taste, BuzzFeed, Taste of Home, and more! Here you will find loads of sweet recipes with a few savory ones for good measure. Feel free to message me with any questions! Happy Baking! 

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    Summer Favorites

    • A slice of creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with bright yellow lemon curd and whipped cream, sits on a white plate. A fork holds a bite of cheesecake in the foreground, with lemons in the background.
      No Bake Lemon Cheesecake (with Sour Cream)
    • chocolate peanut butter rice krispy treats on a white surface.
      Super Chocolatey Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
    • up close of blackberry layer cake on a cake stand.
      Blackberry Cake
    • cut open s'mores cheesecake on a white plate on a light brown surface.
      S'mores Cheesecake (Campfire-Inspired Delight)
    • close up of strawberry cheesecake ice cream cone.
      Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    • hand holding a slice of zucchini banana bread up to the camera.
      Garden Zucchini Meets Banana Bread
    • strawberry milkshake with whipped cream and a berries in a tall glass with a red and white straw on a light surface.
      Strawberry Milkshake
    • slice of strawberry pie with whipped cream on top on a white plate on a blue linen on a grey surface
      Fresh Strawberry Pie (No Jello Needed)
    • up close of Biscoff cookie dipped into smores dip in an cast iron skillet.
      Easy S'mores Dip (5 Ingredients & Ready in 15 Minutes)
    • s'mores cookies on a light surface with marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs.
      Everything You Love About S'mores in Cookie Form
    • An Oreo milkshake with a straw, topped with whipped cream and an Oreo and surrounded by Oreos.
      Oreo Milkshake
    • golden oreo cake batter pie cut open in a light purple pie dish on a white marble surface
      Golden Oreo Cake Batter Ice Cream Pie

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