Cooking, Creating, and Everything in Between
Yum It was a magical evening. There was a chill in the air as a gorgeous, dark brunette swept into the room on the arm of a sharp young man with startling green eyes. They were the perfect pair– the chemistry…
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Yum There is perhaps no Christmas flavor quite so classic as the longtime pairing of rich, decadent chocolate and snappy peppermint. Combine these flavors into a delicious, creamy cup of Christmas cocoa . . . and you have a winner. …
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Yum I love cooking with fresh herbs. But they can be so expensive, that I usually can’t use them. I couldn’t use them, that is, until I got myself an Aerogarden. It was on DEEEEEPPPP clearance at Walmart, and I…
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Yum I grew up in a small Pennsylvania town. It was a tiny, Mayberry type place, where people knew their neighbors and would give you a call when they saw that your dog was out. They were homespun, decent people…
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Thanksgiving is over, and if you’re like many American homes, you probably have lots of leftover turkey lurking in your freezer (if you have any left in the fridge, you should probably toss it ;). I always freeze turkey leftovers,…
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Yum The French word “mousse” means, literally, “froth.” That is the perfect description for this dessert– a madcap mixture of decadent, chocolate flavor, and ethereal, light cream. Mousse is one of those showstopper desserts that isn’t terribly difficult to prepare,…
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Yum Fall weather and the sweet promise of Thanksgiving make me think of all things harvest. When a friend of mine, Amy, suggested a pumpkin or squash based soup, I thought . . . that sounds amazing! This recipe is…
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Yum It’s a cold, rainy day, and you step into your neighborhood coffee shop. Suddenly, the chills and shivers melt away, and the warmth and cozy chatter of the room envelope you, chasing the blues away. You are instantly enveloped…
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When you think of classy desserts, I bet that your mind doesn’t jump right to “grapefruit.” I remember, as a kid, being confused when I first tasted a grapefruit. I was expecting it to taste like grapes, and, instead ….
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Look at them. Aren’t they gorgeous? Sigh. Now look at these. Look long and hard, and remember. This here is Macaron Heartbreak Alley. I have traveled this horrible road many times. I have ruined so many macarons that I could have…
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