Vanilla Bean

vanilla bean macarons with raspberry curd

May 16, 2013
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Fear – a four letter word that can hold you back or drive you forward. Though fear often holds me back, macarons have been on my baking “bucket list” for months. After a few days of research, I felt ready to tackle them. The first French macaron I’ve ever tasted came out of my oven ...

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winter white cupcakes + nielsen-massey vanillas giveaway

December 27, 2012
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I hope you all had a lovely Christmas! Highlights for me included spending time with family, reflecting on the many blessings of the past year, eating wonderful food, and heading to the coast for a change of scenery. We began our celebration on Christmas Eve, finishing our meal with these winter white cupcakes. The light ...

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