It sure seems like everyone insists on traditional pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. I have no problem with this. In fact, my bestie and I baked up a gorgeous leaf layered pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving this year as well. We gobbled it up – yes, we did. However, there is also a time and place for…
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Sweet and salty. Creamy and crunchy. Opposites attract ~ But it’s kind of like peanut butter and chocolate. Or Brussels sprouts and butter. They are a match made in heaven – simply made for each other. When it comes to crunchy, salty potato chips and chocolate, I’m reminded of my childhood days of biting into…
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Out of the blue, my husband said to me, “Did you know I can’t wear white now? I can’t wear white pants or white shoes.” “Actually, I did know that. However, that statement is not entirely true. You may sport ‘winter white’ from now until Memorial Day. It’s the rule.” I have a variety of…
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It’s that time of year again. Yes, it’s APPLE SEASON. I have been overindulging, for sure, in the fresh summer berries and drippingly sweet Palisade peaches of summer, missing every last bite. BUT, apple season is here. And, as we all know, the sweet crunch of the autumn bounty will always truly have my heart….
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I do pride myself on coming up with the most imaginative flavor combinations I can in the kitchen. I love to dream, fantasize, and envision the amalgamation of flavors never dreamed before to be united. This time, however, I owe the stargazing credit and prideful concoction to another being of brilliance in both the kitchen…
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Remember how I don’t like to use the term “failure?” Thus, rather than a kitchen “fail” (ahem, this would be a perfect candidate for a Pinterest Fail or a Pintrosity post), I am carefully choosing the term disaster. The concept was simple, kicky, and cute. A honey cake, baked in a series of decorative mini bundt…
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I had the rare opportunity to spend this last Saturday alone. While I typically adore my “me” time, I felt rather lonely this weekend. Thus, what did I do to solve the problem? I hit the kitchen for some super delicious, ultra crunchy sea salt and rosemary scented brownies. We all know how much I…
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I’ve been on a bit of a pie kick lately. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been truly blessed with the honor of providing pie for “Pie and Punch Hour.” Yep, that’s it. That’s exactly why. And this one…it’s more than a pie. non traditional saltine crust it’s a country crust, I’d say – just like that of…
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The afternoon started off full. We were tired and sat on the kitchen stools together. “What should we do now?” “I don’t know. Let’s make scones!” So, we quickly whipped up a batch of Lemon (of course) Cream Tea Scones. You see, we both just adore the crumbly texture and not so sweet goodness of…
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For some strange reason the idea of fresh peaches invokes visions of country cottages and white farm fences-checkered table cloths and mason jar vases. Theses images are particularly curious considering such experiences are still yet to be in this modest life of mine. I do love fresh peaches, though. Giant and juicy, sweetly ripe and housing…
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