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December 15, 2012
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I’ll keep this post brief – in the last 24 hours, our thoughts and prayers have been directed toward the Connecticut tragedy. Words seem inadequate at this time, yet I’m reminded that life is short and there is no time to leave important things unsaid. In this season of busyness, spend time with those you ...

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brown butter & cinnamon shortbread

December 9, 2012
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Shortbread needs little introduction – the pure butter cookies are rich and pair well with coffee or tea. In this instance, I turned the volume up (as Ina Garten would say) with brown butter and cinnamon shortbread. Brown your butter first, and you’ll find yourself with the most indulgent, buttery shortbread you’ve ever tasted. The ...

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chocolate-peppermint cookies

December 3, 2012
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Fellow peppermint lovers, these chocolate-peppermint cookies are an absolute delight! I paired the chewy chocolate cookies with a refreshing peppermint glaze, then added a crunchy peppermint candy cane topping for holiday cookie perfection. Add these to your December baking list and have a cold glass of milk ready – you’ll want it with these cookies! ...

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dark chocolate & hazelnut nougatine cookies

November 12, 2012

When I met Rowena from Apron and Sneakers in Rome last month, she introduced me to one of her favorite Italian chocolates, Venchi Nougatine. It was love at first bite for me – the caramelized ground Piedmont hazelnuts covered in 56% dark chocolate are absolutely divine. Needless to say, I visited Venchi Bologna later in ...

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pumpkin-cookie butter sandwiches

October 22, 2012

I’ve been dreaming about these pumpkin-cookie butter sandwiches since July. I dedicated an afternoon to fall recipe brainstorming, and when these cookie sandwiches came to mind, I was thisclose to opening a can of pumpkin. However, the scorching heat of that brilliant summer day deterred me from any baking, so I filed away the idea ...

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cinnamon chip, maple, & oatmeal cookies

October 15, 2012

On a recent evening, I found myself with nothing for dessert except a fresh tub of vanilla bean ice cream. As I searched the pantry for something to dress up my bowl of plain vanilla, I happened upon a bag of cinnamon chips and a bottle of maple syrup. I was two bites into my ...

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pumpkin spice blossoms

October 8, 2012

When I spotted my friend Roxana’s beautiful Pumpkin Spice Kiss Blondies recently, I was immediately intrigued. As a pumpkin lover, I couldn’t believe that I had never tried pumpkin spice kisses, or even knew of their existence! Thanks to Roxana, I saw the light and picked up two bags in my next trip to the ...

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toasted oatmeal, pecan, & chocolate chip cookies

September 13, 2012

As the warm September days give way to cooler evenings, cravings shift toward satisfying treats. While I’m not quite ready to dive headfirst into fall baking, I would never say no to cookies brimming with toasted oats and chocolate chips. A handful of toasted chopped pecans imparts the subtle richness I’m after. These golden and ...

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