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December is nearly over, and we've almost made it to the end of the holiday season. I don't know about you, but I'm kind of glad. Spending time with family is awesome, and obviously I love to bake, but I'm no Martha Stewart. This baking blogger is enjo...

Looking to add 18 ounces of delicious white chocolate to your life? Look no further than this recipe. White chocolate, vanilla and peppermint combine into a rich, creamy not quite brownie- yet not quite fudge-textured bar. Layered with mini chocolate chips then topped with a powdered sugar creation that includes sour cream (yes, you...

This post is dedicated to those who lost their lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut last Friday. Dorothy from Crazy for Crust is part of a group of bloggers who have organized a #BloggersforSandyHook online Cookies and Craft ...

Please consider joining me and a wonderful group of bloggers as we pay tribute to the community of Newtown, CT this Friday, 12/21, by posting a craft or a cookie recipe in honor of Sandy Hook. Check out this post for all the information. I used to loooooooove martinis. I’d drink them all the...

I do a lot of grocery shopping. More than the average person I would guess. I really like to go late at night. The store is quiet, and it can be a very relaxing experience. I like to stop by the Starbucks when I walk in and grab a white chocolate soy mocha and...

Tweet It may seem like any old boring Monday, but I’ve got something to put a smile on your face. Today I’m participating in a Holiday Treat Party hosted by Molly at CAKEfyi. Click over to her site and you’ll find tons of delicious holiday treats from a bunch of different blogs, plus a...

Tweet Have you ever had Peanut Butter Blossoms? A lot of people make them around the holiday season. They’re simple peanut butter cookies with a Hershey’s Kiss stuck right in the middle. They make so many fun flavors of Hershey’s Kisses now, and when I ran across the seasonal Candy Cane Kisses, I had...

I have this roll of Christmas wrapping paper that has magical powers. No matter how much I use it each year, it never reduces in size. I’m not kidding, really. It’s not even pretty paper, just green with gold writing. I don’t even like it much. But it never goes away, regardless of how...

You know me, I’m not a baker. It’s not that I don’t enjoy baking every now and again, it’s just not the kind of cooking venture I often feel called to. Up until a few Sundays ago I was more

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am addicted to coffee. I like to say I “like” it instead of I “need” it, but who am I kidding? Even my daughter knows not to ask me questions in the morning until I’ve had my first sip. When our power goes out...