Cooking, Creating, and Everything in Between
Yum Dark Chocolate and Raspberry are like the dark, sensuous lovers of the kitchen. They are sweet. Rich. Deliciously and deliriously melodious. Their marriage is a tempestuous love affair– And when you see them waltz the night away into cheesecake…
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I have been curious about Blue Apron for a long time. I keep seeing the advertisements, and I think, hmm. Can it REALLY be that good? Can it really be worth it? I already know how to cook, and I…
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Yum Ah, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. I start to think about you, with your glorious, toasted pecans, when the winter starts to get long. I dream of spring– of that delicious new green that seems to happen when…
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Yum Ahhh, Classic Peach Crisp. You combine the sun-kissed glory of a freshly picked peach, and combine it with a delirious concoction of sugar, cinnamon, and spices . . . then top it all with buttery pecans and crunchy oatmeal,…
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Yum On a recent trip to Cracker Barrel, I saw a new item on their menu– the Cinnamon Roll Biscuit. Intrigued, I ordered one. It was divine– light and flaky, with swirls of cinnamon sugar and these amazing little pockets…
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Yum My Mom always made Cornish Game Hens for Christmas Eve dinner. I remember how exciting it was when each of us had our own tiny chicken on the plate, for us to carve apart and eat without sharing with…
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Yum There is a reason that Cookies and Cream Cheesecake is a classic flavor combination. It combines the crunchy, chocolate loveliness of the cookies with the silky, decadent creaminess of the cream . . . and a classic was born! …
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Yum There are few meals more impressive than a Garlic Roasted Rack of Lamb. The presentation, whether done in a crown or just a rack carved into chops at the table, is exquisite. Lamb is a beautiful, subtle meat with…
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That magical time of year is almost here– when Christmas baking is in full swing, and cookies cover every counter, table, and available space. But amidst all the baking and hustle and bustle of the season, I wanted to take…
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Yum There is something so comforting about a thick, hearty stew bubbling away on the back of the stove on a cold day. You can break out a loaf of crusty bread for dipping, feeling warm all the way to…
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