Well Made Weekly Roundup
fun recipes, a great week in the kitchen, and a fun announcement coming soon!
Hi friends —
Happy Saturday! I hope you’ve all had an amazing week! This week has just been so much fun — in the kitchen and behind the camera. I’ve really been leaning into doing longer, more chill videos lately with a lot more of me just talking through things, and it has honestly felt so natural and so good. And it seems like you all are really enjoying them too, which just makes me so happy!! It’s been really fun to show up in a more relaxed, conversational way and just bring you all along for the ride a little more.
There is so much happening behind the scenes right now that I am genuinely so excited about, and I promise it’s all going to come out when the timing is right. Good things are coming!! And speaking of good things — I have a really fun announcement pertaining to Substack dropping next weekend that I cannot wait to share with you all— so make sure you stay tuned for that!!
As always, I'm just so grateful for this little community and for every single one of you who shows up week after week. It means more than you know! If you missed anything this week, here’s a wrap-up of every new recipe from this week in the order they went live on the blog, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest — sweet things to scroll, save, and bake! Plus a few favorite tools and ingredients, some highlights, and a word of encouragement to carry into the week ahead.
Brown Butter S’mores Brookie Cups
Fudgy, rich, and so incredibly decadent with a golden, crisp exterior. Layered with brown butter chocolate chip cookie dough, brown butter brownies, a graham cracker, gooey marshmallow, and melty milk chocolate — so you get that perfect s'mores flavor woven into every single bite. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and served warm with a cold glass of milk (duh) — these are dangerously good!
Crème Brûlée Croissant French Toast
Ugh, this is a dream. Soft, buttery croissant slices pan-fried until perfectly golden with lightly crisp edges, layered with a thick, rich, creamy vanilla bean custard and finished with a crisp caramelized sugar topping that cracks with every single bite just like a classic crème brûlée. Served with maple syrup, whipped cream, and a hot cup of coffee — it’s elevated, indulgent, and so worth it!
Brown Butter Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls
You could probably guess that this is my favorite of the week!! And they’re hands-down the softest, gooiest, most pillowy and warming cinnamon rolls I’ve made yet. I’m still thinking about them :’). The dough is made with buttermilk to keep everything extra tender, filled with a warm brown butter cinnamon swirl that gets gooey and caramelized as it bakes, and finished with a smooth brown butter cream cheese frosting that melts into every single swirl. Served warm with a hot cup of coffee — these might just be your new forever cinnamon roll recipe!!
Things I Loved This Week
Favorite Ingredients:
Flaky Sea Salt - I’m sure you guys know the drill by now; I add this on EVERYTHING. It is the flakiest of flaky and so darn good.
Vanilla Bean Paste - so so rich in vanilla flavor!
Vanilla Extract - my favorite vanilla extract for all baking <3
Ballerina Farm Farm Flour - I’ve been absolutely LOVING this flour for my yeasted doughs (especially cinnamon rolls and donuts); it’s very similar to bread flour, but has an even higher protein content, leading to more structure!
My Favorite Yeast - just the best!
Favorite Tools:
My Favorite Ice Cream Scoop - I use this to scoop anything and everything! Batters, doughs, ice cream, etc. (and I use it to scoop my cookies even though it’s technically not a cookie scoop)
Breville Espresso Machine - one of my favorite purchases ever, there is nothing better than a cup of coffee from this and made at home!
Made In 9x13” Porcelain Baking Dish - I always bake my cinnamon rolls in this and it’s also just such a beautifulll baking dish
12-Cup Standard Muffin Pan - my favorite muffin pan and what I baked the brookie cups in!
Kitchen Scale - the BEST kitchen scale! using one will be a game-changer for you in the kitchen <3
French Rolling Pin - just my fave rolling pin!
Caraway Griddle Pan - my favorite for pancakes because it’s completely flat! and non-toxic <3
Our Place Mini Always Pan - I almost always brown my butter in this pan, and cook on it all the time; it’s amazing and non-toxic!
Our Place Always Pan - what I said above, just the bigger version of the pan!
KitchenAid Stand Mixer - this needs almost no explanation, it’s simply a life-saver in the kitchen
KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer - perfect for when you don’t want to pull out the stand mixer!
Wooden Cooking & Baking Utensils - the one you see in every video while browning butter, they are my absolute favorite and so versatile
Gold Silverware Set - you guys are always asking where my gold utensils are from haha! I’ve had these for years, and they’ve lasted so well!
Wedgwood China - the china set (tea cups, plates, bowls, etc.) that you keep seeing are from Wedgwood! I actually thrifted the set I have, so I’m not sure if it’s still available; but all of their sets are absolutely beautiful!
Digital Kitchen Scale - if there’s one thing I can convince you of in baking, it’s to start weighing your ingredients instead of using cups! It’s SO much more accurate, as you’ll get more consistent results with each recipe (and so much easier in my opinion). This is the kitchen scale I have, and I absolutely love it <3
Non-Baking Favorites:
My Current Devotional - my absolute favorite way to start the day, with the Lord. I’ve been really enjoying this devotional throughout this year so far
MZ Wallace Tote - my FAVORITE bag (I use it as my daily purse), and it is incredible for traveling
My Favorite Sneakers - anything by New Balance is incredible, but these specifically are my daily shoes haha I wear them with everything, and they’re so comfortable!
40oz Tumbler - obsessed with Brumate’s cups! I love how you can open and close the straw to prevent spillage
Cowgirl Boots - SO comfortable and I wear them with so many outfits; they also last forever
My FAVORITE Jeans - by far my favorite and most worn pair of jeans, they’re beyond comfortable (and that’s coming from someone who highly dislikes wearing jeans)
The BEST Tank Tops - I’ve been living in these recently because it’s so hot, and they couldn’t be more perfect for the summer (they also have so many cute colors too)!
My Favorite Black Boots - they literally go with every single outfit and are so cute
Half-Lid Striped Mug - I use this just about every day, love the half-lid!!
Our Kitchen Barstools - we LOVE
My Lip Combo - wear it every single day, I just mix and match the colors depending on what I’m feeling!
Favorite Skincare Products - have been using all of these for years and they’re just the best
Current Body Red Light Face Mask - red light is so incredible for your skin and cells, and I LOVE how convenient this is. I’m able to walk around and do so much while using it, but I also love having it on during my quiet time in the morning! It’s worked WONDERS for my skin!! You can use code ‘KILEYCB’ for 10% off!!
Favorite Everyday Makeup - again, have been using all of these for years! excatly what I use for my makeup everyday <3
This Week Looked Like
Slow mornings with coffee and time with the Lord before the day gets started, always <3
Leaning into longer, more conversational videos and absolutely loving it
I recently got an ice cream maker to FINALLY churn some at home and I’m obsessed - I’ve been having so much fun with it and can’t wait to share the recipes!!
So many fun summer recipes that are to come!
Warm cup of Ballerina Farm’s Bone Broth Hot Cocoa — you guys I am OBSESSED. I love mixing it with some espresso and frothed milk, it’s like liquid gold!
A really fun announcement coming next weekend — stay tuned!!
Just feeling really grateful and settled in this season
Your sweet messages and recreations that ALWAYS always always make my day <3
A Note for the Week Ahead
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." — Psalm 37:4
This verse has been sitting with me so much lately. I love the word delight here — it’s not just about asking or waiting, it’s about genuinely finding joy in your relationship with God. When we root ourselves in Him, when we seek Him first, something really beautiful happens. The things we long for — the dreams, the hopes, the desires of our hearts — they begin to align with His will for us. And that is such a peaceful, exciting place to live from.
As you head into this new week, I hope you find moments to just delight in Him! In the quiet, in the everyday, in the small things. Trust that He sees the desires of your heart and that He is working on your behalf. Good things are coming — keep the faith!
As always, ALL of my full recipes are up on the blog so you can bake your way through them at wellmadebykiley.com <3.
Again, thank you for being here — whether you try one recipe or simply enjoy the scroll, I’m forever grateful you’re part of this community.
Here’s to another sweet, simple, and well made week ahead!
Kiley 🤎
