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You scream. I scream.

So, a recent episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate on Food Network was titled “Ice Creamy.”  As you have probably guessed, this episode was all about the best ice cream-type treats that could be found around the country. … Continue reading

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So many blueberries….

So, just like last summer, we have managed to have an abundance of blueberries in our house. We still have a several bags of frozen blueberries in our freezer that I’ve been slowly trying to get rid of. But now, … Continue reading

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The Simplicity of Summer Food

I love summer vegetables and summer fruit.  Not only do they always instantly remind me of the warm summer months, but they rarely require that you do anything to them for them to be delicious.  Fresh cherries are rarely better … Continue reading

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When things work out even when they don’t

This past weekend, Ben and I had a date to go shopping and get some food.  Those are two things that I enjoy greatly.   The plan was to find some maternity khaki pants.  I need some maternity khaki pants.  And … Continue reading

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When The World Gives You Too Much Frosting….

When the world gives you too much frosting, you should make sandwiches. Yes. Sandwiches. Frosting sandwiches were one of my favorite parts of making cookies when I was younger.  Mom would always have extra frosting after all of the cookies … Continue reading

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Cake Decorating Basics Class – Session #1

So, as you already know, I signed up for a couple classes at Jo-Ann after Christmas. After the crochet class, my next was Cake Decorating Basics class. I’ve got to tell you, you should take this class. I have no … Continue reading

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Nothing to Trifle With….Or, New Year’s Trifle

My mom would make a trifle every year for brunch on New Year’s Day.  This is a tradition that I have stuck to for my own New Year’s brunch.  This year’s trifle was a bit different, however.  One of the … Continue reading

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Holiday Desserts Round Four – Cheater’s Croquembouche

Whenever I have seen a croquembouche, I have thought to myself “Man, that sure looks like a lot of work.”  But they are always very elegant and fun looking.  I’m sure that all of the work is worthwhile.  I found … Continue reading

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Baking My Way Through Baked – The Third Recipe. (Or, Stressful Nights of Baking)

For work, I need to bring three dozen cookies in for a bake sale.  We are moving quickly toward the end of the semester and Christmas is fast approaching so I wanted to do some baking that would be fairly … Continue reading

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The best breakfast food is dessert

I love traditional breakfast food. I love waffles and biscuits & gravy (especially when my mom makes biscuits & gravy). I love cereal. However, I love breakfast food even more when it is lunch or dinner. The one type of … Continue reading

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