For the last few years, some dear friends of ours invited us over for “Friendsgiving” at their home around Thanksgiving time. It’s always been a great time to get to know new folks and share in a huge potluck meal. Of course, this year, that meal couldn’t happen, but instead, Joey and I might have …
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I have to confess to a new addiction. I’m hoping that if I say it out loud, I will have more of a will to fight it, but I’m pretty sure I’m in too deep. In true addict form, though, I want you to know that it isn’t my fault. The blame lands firmly on …
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I believe it was sometime during college that I first got to experience going to one of those Japanese restaurants where the chef makes a big show while cooking in front of you. If you’ve never been, I recommend it. It’s nice to be entertained and fed at the same time. One of the tricks …
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I’m always on the hunt for easy recipes to feed a crowd, and as I mentioned a couple weeks ago, I found a great cookie bar recipe that fit the bill. And then I forgot to take a photo before my crowd inhaled every last one. So, with the Super Bowl in my sights, I …
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Despite it being the week before Christmas, I have yet to make my normal pile of sweets. I generally bake at least a double batch of peppernuts, and there’s often something that requires melting almond bark in my double boiler and spreading waxed paper on every open counter space. I actually have a variety of …
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Recently, I scrolled through Pinterest—as I often do—looking for recipes that I could try. A picture of a well-worn, yellowed piece of paper caught my eye. It was a handwritten recipe with the words “War Cake” written in a beautiful script across the top of the page. I was intrigued by it and clicked on …
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