The magnificence of mango lime shortbread lies in its harmonious blend of tropical flavors and delicate texture, creating a delectable treat that delights the senses with every bite. This delightful dessert showcases the best of both worlds, incorporating the sweetness of ripe mangoes and the tangy zest of lime, complemented by the buttery richness of…
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Butterscotch is a type of confectionery whose primary ingredients are brown sugar and butter. Butterscotch is similar to toffee, but the sugar is boiled to the soft crack stage, not hard crack. Often credited with their invention, Parkinson’s of Doncaster made butterscotch boiled sweets and sold them in tins, which became one of the town’s best-known exports. They became famous in 1851 after Queen Victoria was presented…
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As I was watching a Netflix (well, bingeing a Netflix show recently – YES, for SHAME! I DO watch TV and I can’t even remember the show), I found my mind wandering and dreaming of the days of Ted Lasso, but also the biscuits…and just shortbread in general.Buttery, sweet, salty, and simply supreme. I remembered…
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There are certainly few exceptions to my “rules” that I will make on a day to day basis, and shortbread is one of them. I welcome the delicate, yet robust, butter, sweet, salty, crunchy, creamy biscuit of delight into my life on any occasion.Shortbread is THE BOMB 💣💥It’s something NONE OF US SHOULD be living…
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Chocolate can be rich, bitter, sweet, nutty, and even floral, depending on the type. And, of course, MY type is the cream of the crop – Righteous Cacao RAW Divine Mint Chocolate. THE VERY BEST, always. Chocolate can be well paired with so many different flavors, a but refreshing mint green is sweet and cooling,…
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If you have not yet treated yourself to the Ted Lasso series on Apple + TV, you must stop what you are doing right now, put EVERYTHING DOWN, and commit yourself to the 23 episodes so far released. (Season 3 is set to come). It truly is THE BEST SHOW EVER. Nothing will ever compare…
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So, I can eat and DO it cinnamon on a daily basis. Not only is it considered a superfood, but it’s also simply amazing tasting. Simply cinnamon: YUM! Not only do we all need more cinnamon in our lives, but we also all could use the flavors of fall. After all, it’s now that time…
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I adore making shortbread. It’s so easy – no eggs required, no stand mixer – it’s simple, AND it’s so delicious. Buttery and moist, it brings me back to my childhood of devouring Walker’s Shortbread cookies and Trifoil Girlscout Cookies. YUM! These are a bit more special. Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce and vibrant M&M candies…
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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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I often deliver treats to the folks downstairs – we live above a restaurant. Cookies, bread, pies… I like them – and I think they like me. However, one of my favorite friends downstairs is a gluten-free gal. I don’t often bake gluten-free, until now. Grace, these are for you. Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Orange…
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