Category Archives: Dessert

Can you blame me?

I mean, how could I not? It was just too easy and fun. I mean seriously, how awesome is that… I just wish I had done it earlier this month for the cake walk at the school carnival.  The carnival … Continue reading

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Halfway Done

Minus the weekend, I missed half of February at work.  Dare I say I was happy to return.  Lunch at Union Sushi (two thumbs up) made my return even more enjoyable.  Jury duty went late, later than I usually get … Continue reading

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Thankful {Mini Lemon Meringue Pie}

Long weekend, I am very thankful for the long weekend.  I am thankful for a lot, but this year the long weekend wins top honors. We headed out-of-town for Thanksgiving, always more relaxing than a house full of chores staring … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Bandwagon

I jumped on the pumpkin bandwagon this weekend.  Actually, we tried to squeeze in as many fall events we could this weekend before it was too late. We got an early start Saturday morning to check out Casket Races… What … Continue reading

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Don’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover {Lemon Basil Olive Oil Cake}

“You are running the New York City marathon.”  That is the Most common response when I tell people I am running the NYC marathon.  They have the facial expression to go with it too, their eyes go wide as they … Continue reading

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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup S’mores

The first leg of our vacation was camping in Michigan.  Can’t go camping without s’mores.  My sister-in-law brought Reese’s peanut butter cups, genius! We roasted up the beer marshmallows.  I have to say,beer or no beer, homemade marshmallows are awesome.  … Continue reading

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Strawberry Basil Pie

Strawberries + Basil = Summer Easy + No Bake (almost) = Vacation Summer vacation in a pie crust… I love cooking, so I have no problem cooking on vacation.  It gives me time to try new things and not be … Continue reading

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S’more Cookies

So those beer marshmallows I made that I dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed pretzels… They didn’t store too well, the pretzels lost their crunch.  Luckily I only dig this with a dozen or so of the marshmallows in … Continue reading

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Weekend Work {Beer Marshmallows}

This was the weekend to finally conquer the homemade marshmallows.  But not just any marshmallows… Beer marshmallows.  They are surprisingly easy to make, but require full concentration from start to finish.  I had the day to myself, guaranteed no interruptions. … Continue reading

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Lemon Basil Shortbread

Not much to say on this one.  I am loving the lemon basil from this week’s CSA basket, a bright version of my favorite herb.   It’s nice match for buttery shortbread for an easy summer dessert. Print Lemon Basil … Continue reading

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