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For the love of pumpkin

I bought in bulk. And while we’re at it.. here’s my list of things that are 100% appropriate to buy in bulk: Cases of wine.  For the discount, obviously. Coffee.  Since you most certainly don’t want to know me on the morning where I’ve run out. Dog treats.  I believe in bribery, it’s effective with […]

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Classic Cookies For The Win!

Sometimes a throw-back is just oh-so-right. A classic red lip, some leg warmers, a Nat King Cole christmas song… all have a time and place, and when done correctly, it just works. Today I bring you a throw-back cookie, the classic Oatmeal Raisin. I’ve dressed it up a bit for your eating pleasure, adding some […]

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One fewer excuse…

So you know how I’m always coming up with ways to trick you into eating my baked goods?  Yea, of course.  Well, I’ve come up with another totally devious and amazing plan.  I made these cookies, and they like, don’t even have any butter in them.  Ya hear?  No butter!  Oh and guess what else? […]

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Grateful.

I celebrated my birthday recently and was lucky enough to be surrounded by my friends and family.  My amazing parents opened up their home so I could host a big pool party with 30 or so of the loveliest people in my life.  I was a few delicious adult beverages into the festivities when a […]

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Adventures in baking…

Contrary to popular belief, my baking escapades aren’t always filled with sunshine and rainbows.  Usually, when it’s really important, my bacon is burning, I’ve simmered the garlic too long, I can’t find the cocoa powder, and (drumroll please), I’ve dropped my iPhone in melted chocolate.  When I say dropped my iPhone in melted chocolate, what […]

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