The secret to a really good cheesecake or pie is in the crust. It is the base – the foundation – of all good things. Just like pizza – you can’t have a good product without first developing the dough and the groundwork for all the goodstuff. And, I suppose, this is just like life….
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Remember the super decadent and amazing Double Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie I baked for Thanksgiving last year? Well, I was fit to be tied – I had some leftover Bourbon Candied Pecans and chocolate chunks and was itching to bake and bake and bake one afternoon. So, I baked some cookies. Of course I did.But…
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Once again, I was told NOT to bring much, particularly not dessert. “We have too much food. We have way too much dessert. I’m baking pumpkin pie.” Once again, I opted not to listen and to do my own thing.Of course I did. I’m sure glad I did.I know I made the right choice.And as…
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I actually whipped up this batch of no churn ice cream towards the end of summer – when it was still nice and hot.HOT it was. AND, in the 98 degree weather, our AC decided to malfunction.Not only was this a nice and cool sweet treat, it was also offered as a sort of a…
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It’s been awhile since I baked some cookies.Just kidding! Our house in constantly exploding with cookies here and there, and I’m often bagging up batches, looking for homes. This time, the six dozen batch was dedicated to my hubby’s work team.They often “complain” about not enough chocolate in my goodies.Well, no complaints here. This time,…
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I’ve never had a great relationship with Pecan Pie. We all have our “things” in life, some more profound and bizarre than others. But, sometimes we need to face those fears, particularly when we have the added comfort of apples and bourbon 😉 Thus, I tackled a terror, and worked to create a bigger, better…
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On Friday nights (almost without fail) we frequent the swanky steakhouse and bar located directly across the street. We look forward to this event all week long. Not for the steak – although, it IS TRULY the best filet I’ve ever had in my life – but for the people. We are both severe introverts,…
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Who says we absolutely must have pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving dessert? Well, okay, I’m all about tradition. But how about have two pies, or three, or four this year? There’s always the humble sweet potato pie that is often forgotten on account of the sweet potato casserole served at the dinner table. This year, the…
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With a hint of Maple Sage Taffy leftover from earlier in the week, the mixologist in me becomes a bit “spirited” and ready to delve deep into my cocktail creativity: Blackberry Maple Sage Bourbon Cocktail. Blackberry Maple Sage Bourbon Cocktail 6 fresh blackberries 3 oz. bourbon 1 Tbs. Maple Sage Taffy ice Muddle the blackberries…
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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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