03 Thursday Dec 2015
Posted in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook
At a recent family reunion I discovered these luscious Salted Double Dark Chocolate Cookies. They are rich, crispy on the edges yet soft on the inside, with a hint of sea salt. Can you see that molten chunk of chocolate there? It’s the ‘Double’ in this cookie’s name.
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11 Sunday Oct 2015
Posted in appetizers, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, snacks, tips & techniques
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apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, celery seeds, cucumber, kosher salt, mustard seeds, onion, sugar, turmeric, white vinegar
Sweet. Crisp. Bread & Butter Pickles. We’re hooked. Fortunately these pickles are super easy to make and just a day away from pickle perfection.
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30 Wednesday Sep 2015
Posted in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook, Share the Love
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butter, heavy cream, marshmallow creme, sugar, white chocolate chips, white chocolate peanut butter cups
It has been an entire month since our last Adventures in Chocolate recipe. Overdue in my book. After seeing this recipe on a friend’s fb timeline, it took me 3 seconds flat to know we were going in. It’s no coincidence that she posted it either. I’m pretty sure it was a subtle hint, hint, nudge, nudge, in hopes that I’d make a batch of White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge and Share the Love.
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28 Monday Sep 2015
Posted in breads, breakfast & brunch, love to cook
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butter, cream cheese, eggs, flour, pecans, pumpkin puree, sugar
Pumpkin, pumpkin everywhere. I had to jump in and join the party. Keeping it simple, by taking our most favorite Banana Bread recipe and replacing mashed bananas with pumpkin puree. The result is a Pumpkin Pecan Bread that is super moist, not too pumpkin-y, with subtle hints of cinnamon.
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31 Monday Aug 2015
Posted in adventures in chocolate, breads, breakfast & brunch, desserts, love to cook
I have this bag of baking supplies that I hide out of sight in the hall coat closet. My logic is questionable since I (1) hid it, and (2) it’s been discovered. It contains everything from Peanut M&M’s to Hershey’s Kisses to Ferrero Rocher, plus assorted other essentials like chocolate chips, shredded coconut, marshmallows, and Heath toffee bits.
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21 Friday Aug 2015
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
I was on a mission to develop a new Friday Night Cocktail. I wanted it to represent Summer Thyme, because while I’m always excited about Autumn…I in no way want to rush through the last month of ‘official’ summer.
This Red Grapefruit Mojito {with Vanilla Simple Syrup} might be the perfect seasonal segue. The crisp flavor of fresh squeezed Ruby Red Grapefruit and Lime are super refreshing.
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18 Tuesday Aug 2015
I can make Homemade Slider Buns. So what am I waiting for?
And just like that I had pulled the 6 ingredients from the fridge and pantry and was on my way.
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28 Thursday May 2015
Posted in adventures in chocolate, desserts, love to cook
May 28th is my darling Shelby’s birthday. Twenty-four years ago today I became a mom. THE most important job title I will ever hold.
Last year on this day I made her a Chocolate Truffle Torte, with the intention of sharing it with you that evening. Instead, we soaked in every ounce of our most amazing daughter and this recipe slowly moved into the unpublished archives.
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10 Sunday May 2015
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
It’s Mother’s Day and on this year, also my birthday. I’m feeling doubly blessed. Enjoyed a wonderful lunch out with my family. Received many birthday wishes & calls from family & friends. And now…now I’m sipping on a Strawberry Mojito. And it is good. Continue reading »
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18 Wednesday Feb 2015
Posted in breads, breakfast & brunch, desserts
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apple sauce, brown sugar, carrots, cinnamon, coconut oil, eggs, flour, pecans, sugar, zucchini
Let me talk quickly. We are currently experiencing unseasonably cold temps with wind gusts in the….well below our comfort level. My computer has been off and on again with power outages and server issues.
Carrot Cake Breakfast Bread served with hot comforting coffee makes ‘unseasonably’ seem novel.
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