Remember how I was relegated to the task of simple green beans for Thanksgiving? And how I opted to rebel, carrying with me to the feast my own supply of holiday goodness? Well, here they are. Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Brownies, made with extra love and extra Bourbon Candied Pecans. Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Brownies 2…
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I’m still on the Boozy Ice Cream kick, and I still have a stash of Bourbon Candied Pecans. I’m going a little crazy, but that’s okay – I was already slightly crazy anyway. The idea of booze inside the ice cream, making it slightly more “adult” with wine was a winner. Thus, today’s version is…
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This year I was relegated to bring something other than pie to Thanksgiving dinner. Can you believe that? I couldn’t either. After all, I have been experimenting with Maple Bourbon Brûlée Chocolate Pumpkin Pie, Super Spiced Sweet Pumpkin Pie over the last few months, and have multiple other ideas up my sleeve. Seriously, guys? No…
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As I’ve delved into the world of whiskey and scotch, my appetite for the two has increased, and my craving for the complexity of the spirit continues to grow and grow. Upon first sip, I fell in love with Balvenie Doublewood. The sweet caramelization upon my lips, with the smooth cherry-wood finish enticed me evermore…
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As I am delving into the world of spirits, I am finding myself absolutely adoring the celestial orb of whiskey and single malt Scotch. It’s delicious. And while I’m highly versed in the arena of food and wine pairing, I’m just beginning to explore the food flavor combinations that complement and creatively coincide with smooth and…
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What to do with all those leftover peaches… Leftover peaches? That NEVER happens in our house. Fresh peaches are consumed daily during peak season here in our household. And to preserve that goodness and transfer it over to “other” peachy items of goodness, a simple spiced jam, swirled and topped with Buttery Pecan Crumble, I’m…
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While it’s not necessarily pumpkin pie season yet, Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte fans know the spiced up season starts early…September, in fact. So here we are. Thus, I say pumpkin pie season shall start early this year and every year. And a pumpkin pie topped with Butter Pecan brittle will leave you “craving4more” of the…
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I’d been hearing about a new little coffee “shop,” or cart or house for a few months, about how their coffee was something out of the ordinary – extraordinary – if you will. So, on a casual Sunday morning, I lugged myself downtown for a cup a joe. I enjoy my morning cold brew at home…
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