It’s been a busy cake week here. A certain handsome man in my life dove another year deeper into his thirties. I dove a little deeper in love with chocolate ganache. OK… And him. More to come on that soon – promise! (the ganache – not the man) If you don’t know…
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These cookies are 89.5% tastier than they look. Now, i’m not saying they’re ugly. They just don’t have the seductive lure that other cookies may have. They’re not a supermodel cookie. They’re more like the girl next door cookie. They are what every cookie should be: perfectly flavored, easy to throw together, impossible to stop…
Continue ReadingThai Shrimp Stir-fry with Tomatoes and Basil
I always do this… I find something I like, and I get hooked. When it comes to finding a food I love – i’ll eat it nonstop until I find the next food victim I fall for… or until the delivery guy tells me I order too much – true story (sushi delivery dude…
Continue ReadingZucchini Bread with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips
A good quick bread should be in everyone’s baking repertoire. It was one of the first things I began baking as a girl, and through the years – as my baking abilities grew – I’ve gone back to these breads over and over again. If last minute guests are heading over, or I just feel…
Continue ReadingThe Beginnings of Kitchen Makeover
Hello dear friends! I’m beyond thrilled to share our countertop refresh with you today in my partnership with Formica® Laminate. Seriously – how pretty are these Charcoal Lacquered Linen counter tops?! When we began planning details for our new kitchen I knew I really wanted the overall feel to be cozy, comfortable, and slightly chic. I…
Continue ReadingRoasted Corn with Manchego & Lime
If there’s any chance – any chance at all – you can still get your hands on some of the sweet corn Summer produced this year, I highly highly suggest running out, grabbing it, and making this dish. I’ve never been too impressed with corn side dishes. C adores the golden yellow kernels, and I adore…
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