We all CRAVE and deserve a bit of magic in our lives.Sparkles do that.Glitter, glow, shine, flash, twinkle, flicker – it’s all enchanting. And life justifies spellbound moments for no reason at all. Coupled with sweet butterscotch, milk chocolate, and crunchy pecans, it’s only a bit of wizardry involved in baking these magical morsels. Golden…
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Simple sugar cookies, with integral cut-outs filled with Jolly Rancher crushed candies fulfill our artistic desire for edible stained glass and a beloved buttered cookie all at once! Food is ART! Stained Glass Sugar Cookies Stained Glass Sugar Cookies Basic Sugar Cookie Dough:1 cup butter (or shortening), room temperature1 cup white sugar1 large egg2 tsp….
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Roses are red all times of the year. And, now that the holidays are REALLY upon us, it’s time to adorn the house with red, red, red … red roses in our house. Sure, poinsettia and amaryllis are much more seasonal and traditional, but I’ll take a red rose anytime! 🌹 They are sensual, sexy,…
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I’ve never worked so hard, literally sweat and elbow grease, wishing just as much for a cookie to turn out beautifully. And, at the same time, I’ve never been more disappointed with the result – that is, aesthetically.In terms of flavor and texture, these sugar cookies win five stars! 🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖 I truly have perfected my…
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I once completed a job interview when and where my “would have been boss” concluded saying, “Well you win some and you lose some. Today, you lost.” I truly feel blessed that I didn’t “win” in his eyes that day. It never would have worked for me to be employed under a human with such…
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Maybe it’s because the holidays are approaching and I see Walker’s Shortbread fairies dancing in my head…or maybe it’s simply because I love baking and the warmth of the kitchen and needed an excuse to spoil another girlfriend with some shortbread goodness. Who knows? Either way, I’m proud to have converted my Lavender Shortbread into…
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While most of us are hunkering down and preparing for a season of Pumpkin Spiced Lattes this time of year, most of my sensibility is longing for the warmth and sunshine of summer days. I love the light, the bright, the warmth, and all the colors the summer season has to offer. And, all summer…
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I will absolutely never arrive as a guest empty handed. I insist on some sort of accoutrement gift as a thank you for my host or hostesses. This time, the gift from the hands of my heart happened to be an ever fragrant and brilliantly baked shortbread tart.
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Last month I had the opportunity to attend a remarkable afternoon class at a local distillery entitled, “Gin vs. Vodka.” I’m in love with the small little gang of distillers and simply could not attend empty handed. Full of flavor and bursting with aromatics, I decided to provide a perfect pairing of flavor for the…
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