Do you have those friends in your life where you have to try several times to plan a get-together before you can actually find a date on the calendar that works? This past weekend, the stars aligned for us to finally spend an evening with just such a pair. They were gracious enough to invite …
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One of the habits my mom taught me when I was first learning to bake is to go back through a recipe before popping something into the oven. Giving each ingredient a once-over to make sure nothing was left out is a good idea, since you inevitably realize you forgot something when the mixture has …
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I only have a few rules for choosing recipes I want to try. First, it has to be decently easy and not need a bunch of weird kitchen implements. Second, the ingredients need to be something I can find locally and not have to order online. Third, I have to want to eat it. I …
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Before I get any letters or people shaking their heads at me, yes, I know I did a large swath of cranberry recipes this winter, and here I am sharing yet another one with you. I couldn’t help myself. If you’re like me, you can’t get enough of cranberry desserts, but for those of you …
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