Creamy Cashew Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Oct 29
Surprise Vanilla Skittles Cake – GlutenFree & Dairy Free
Hoorah! I had the opportunity to bake another birthday cake.The theme: six years old, loves dogs and sweets.And, gluten-free and dairy-free.Done, done, and done.Surprise Vanilla Skittles Cake.I love my life and I love my people. Honestly, there’s not much of a special recipe here. Just go to town and enjoy yourself, immensely.Baking is therapeutic. It’s…
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Oct 28
Green Chile Italiano Ravioli
Typically green chile (chili) recipes are associated with South Western or Mexican cuisine. I’m not a fan of either, but I sure do love green chile!So, I had an idea. I’ve mixed and matched the green goodness with spices like garam masala and even sweet autumn spices and squash, but this time I was in…
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Oct 25
Olive Tapenade Artisan Bread
Friend. Family. Foe. (In this case, new neighbors).We could all use a little feasting on fresh artisan bread (and a bottle of red wine).This time the bread comes spiked with a zesty olive tapenade.And, a side of black pepper Bellavitano cheese. Yum! Enjoy. Olive Tapenade Artisan Bread 1 recipe Easy Artisan Bread1 cup Tapeschetta +…
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Oct 24
Chocolate Almond Granola Chews
As a child I lived on granola bars as my afternoon snack.Well, not really. In fact, both my mom and I were pretty creative with snacking ideas. (BTW, ummm….graham cracker sandwiches with either canned vanilla or chocolate frosting is AMAZING – as is peanut butter in a tortilla roll-up, microwaved just enough).In any case, I’ve…
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Oct 23
Kitty Cat Surprise Cake
Just because you love kitty cats doesn’t mean you’re the “crazy cat lady.”But, it does mean I bake you a special cake for your birthday. Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, filled with a Kitty Cat Crunch Surprise: Kitty Cat Surprise Cake! Kitty Cat Surprise CakeYellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting and Kitty Cat Filling 2…
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Oct 22
Strawberry Pineapple Vanilla Smash Cake
Completely outlandish, utterly too decadent, and perhaps over the top artsy for a one-year-old birthday smash cake, but hey – that’s me. It may look a little ridiculous – but the cakes are tasty and too fun to “smash” on you and your twin’s first birthday together! Strawberry Pineapple Vanilla Smash Cake Strawberry Pineapple Vanilla…
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Oct 21
Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Alisa and I have known each other for years.Although I’m no longer in PDX, we continue to share many of the same beliefs, philosophies, feelings, and food strategies.We keep tabs on each other via the inter webs and check in every so often.She’s a beautiful soul – beautiful. And, she’s a goddess in the kitchen.Today,…
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Oct 20
Tortilla Lime Soup
Way back when… 13 years ago (yikes!) I whipped up a spicy tortilla soup for my sister upon the birth of her daughter. She was due – and she was ready. And, thanks to my soup (just kidding), Rylee Roo was delivered ON her due date!I can’t really take credit for that, of course. But,…
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Oct 18
Gluten-Free Spiced Apple Butter Cheesecake
“Can you bake Laura a gluten-free cheesecake?” “Yes, of course! Today?” “Is that possible?” “Well, maybe for tomorrow 😌 Apple Spice for the fall season or apricot? “Apple Spice.” “Done.” My love language – FOOD. Gluten-Free Spiced Apple Butter Cheesecake Gluten-Free Spiced Apple Butter Cheesecake Crust:8 Tbs. grass-fed better, melted14 oz. gluten-free cinnamon brown sugar…
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Oct 17
Rosé Gummies
One of my nearest and dearest recently celebrated a birthday: another year around the sun.We decided that it was necessary to sort of celebrate all month. Why not, after all?AND, we decided she was totally deserving and completely in need of Rosé Gummies, aka rosé wine gummy bears. I’d say so! “Take everything you love…
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