What do you do when you have an entire batch of Maple Shortbread Cookie dough leftover? You bake a pudding pie, of course. With chocolate – and add a little maple cream. That’s what you do. Trust me. I’m a pro. And I’ve done it. Maple Cream Shortbread Pudding Pie Maple Shortbread: 2 cups all…
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We had a party! Actually, we didn’t have the party, our neighbors did. But, we got to participate, and that’s just as great! Sangria and tapas. I offered to bring dessert. Something “tapa-ish,” bite-sized, and not too sweet. A tapa (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtapa]), in Spanish cuisine, is an appetizer, or snack. It may be cold (such…
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There are a few special men in my life who deserve the title of “Cookie Monster.” My darling hubby, Brian, my dear old dad, and I recently discovered a traveling companion, Wes, is quite the cookie lover. Quite. I’m not as fond of the sweet stuff myself, unless it comes in the form of fresh…
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As spring approaches, I’ve been dreaming of last year’s Lilac Sugar. The sweet smell and utterly delicate treat soothed my soul at tea time and baked inside a few delicious goodies, but also served as the perfect little gift… You see, I love surprisingly others with surprise tidbits, thoughts, and more, every now and then….
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