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. Continue reading »
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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. Continue reading »
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18 Wednesday Mar 2015
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Just a quick relatively wordless Wednesday post.
Creamy Dreamy Mint Chocolate Fudge. Three ingredients. Easy. Melt in your mouth. This is the first fudge recipe I learned to make back when I was in high school. It has never failed me. Continue reading »
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12 Thursday Mar 2015
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles.
Seriously? Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough balls dunked in chocolate? Oh my word. Don’t leave me alone with a tray of these bad boys. No worries raw egg police, these no-bake treats are egg-free. Continue reading »
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26 Friday Dec 2014
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carrots, cinnamon, dates, flax seed, ginger, hemp seed, nutmeg, rolled oats, unsweetened coconut, vanilla, walnuts
I sent Shelby an innocent birthday text (back on May 28th). It went something like this….what’s your favorite kind of cake? She threw me for a loop with her response. Continue reading »
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19 Friday Dec 2014
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Who was my Secret Santa this year? Who stumped me so well that I spent an entire week bragging about my amazing Secret Santa to none other than….my Secret Santa? That would be Bethany. The sneaky lady who made me a batch of this incredible European Cookie Butter Fudge (along with many other fabulous gifts). Continue reading »
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14 Saturday Jun 2014
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I logged onto my computer this morning and was greeted by 85 new Facebook friends. Whoa! Those of us who use Facebook to promote our blogs have been feeling a little bewildered lately. Facebook has implemented new algorithms that ultimately reduce the number of people that see our posts (typically only 1%…yikes). The way to fix that, at least in their eyes, is to pay to “Promote” our posts. Continue reading »
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18 Sunday May 2014
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blueberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, eggs, flour, milk, sugar, vanilla
Growing up, this was the quintessential coffee cake in our home. We lived in blueberry country. Early on my grandfather Boppy grew the most gorgeous cultured blueberries. They were so sweet and big and juicy. Later we relied on wild blueberries which bordered tree lines and paths throughout our property. While it took a bit longer to fill our baskets, the reward was well worth it. The reward…was my sister Sarah making this heavenly Blueberry Coffee Cake. Continue reading »
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25 Saturday Jan 2014
Posted in breakfast & brunch, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, snacks
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almonds, dried cranberries, honey, maple syrup, old fashioned oats, pecans, quinoa flakes, shredded coconut, vanilla
Vanilla, Almond & Cranberry Quinoa Granola.
What a wonderful protein packed, gluten free, all-natural ingredient snack!!
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01 Wednesday Jan 2014
Posted in dressings & marinades, healthy choices, love to cook
Orange Vanilla Vinaigrette.
One thing I’ve vowed to master in 2014 is salad dressings. I’ve had a few successes in the past but more often than not…..flops! Continue reading »
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