I was blessed with the freedom to experiment in the kitchen as a child. Daily, weekly, monthly…whenever – I simply raided the cupboards and put together whatever I felt like or saw to amalgamate that day.In the early days, I must admit, the results were neither pretty nor tasty.For example: vanilla extract SMELLS great. Vanilla…
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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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Life is a bowl of cherries 🍒That’s my attitude, anyway.Nothing is IN my control, as much as I’d like to worry it into that way – It’s just not.Thus, I might as well accept it all with positivity, FEEL it all in any and every way, and visualize a bowl of sweet, sweet cherries, a…
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I’m often asked where I come up with my recipe ideas and inspirations.The truth is – endless, sleepless nights. But, I also dream about food and creative concoctions, as well as wander the grocery aisles, aimlessly. And, when I find something interesting and out of the ordinary, I pick it up, ponder it, and make…
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At one point in time, I baked a very special Chocolate Cream Pie for a good friend.HER friend saw photos and planned a visit, saying, “Do you think Ashley would make that again while I’m in town?” I responded, “Well, no. I never make the same thing twice. But, I’ll make you two a version…
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