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Toasted Coconut Shortbread
Shortbread cookies have always held a special place in my heart stomach. A buttery cookie that is simultaneously tender yet crisp…perfection, in my book. Even plain shortbread is a lovely treat but...
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Nutella Cherry Hazelnut Fudge
I am so hyped for holiday baking this year. Not that that is particularly different from any other year, but still. I love all sorts of cookies and most candies but for me, fudge is the ultimate...
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Holiday Baking Inspiration (and a Garnish Giveaway!)
I’m sure it comes as a surprise to no one that one of the things I most look forward to about the holiday season is baking. Baking for our family, baking for our annual holiday party, but most of all,...
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Pecan Pie Thumbprint Cookies
A few months ago I was brainstorming ideas of holiday cookie recipes. One of the first cookies that comes to mind when I think of holiday cookies is the classic thumbprint cookie. They are typically...
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eat, drink & be merry – holiday party 2012
Every year one of the highlights of the holiday season for me is hosting our annual holiday party. I love getting to see so many of our friends and loved ones from all the different areas of our lives...
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Sugar Cookie Christmas Tree
Since discovering my love for decorating sugar cookies, the idea of a tree with cookie ornaments has been lying in wait in the back of my mind. It seemed like such a great idea…but then I thought...
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Mini Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecakes
It’s that time of year again. The one time each year when I make some sort of peppermint treat for all my mint-loving friends. This year I was trying to choose how best to incorporate some form of...
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Eggnog Cranberry Baked French Toast
Since having kids, it has been wonderful re-experience the magic of the holiday season through their eyes. Seeing their excitement and wonder at every twinkling light and Christmas tree is just...
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How to Make Sugared Cranberries
I’ve got a quick little how-to post for you today, to show you how fast and easy it is to make those pretty little sugared cranberries you see all over the place this time of year. I never knew quite...
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Vanilla Sables
Cookies are one of my favorite things about the holiday season, and the sheer variety of cookies available at this time of year is mind boggling. Some are intricately decorated or filled with...
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Cranberry Margaritas
Entertaining is not something I’ve been naturally good at from the start. Since my first very small holiday party for family and friends in our first college apartment, it’s been a learning experience...
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it’s time for holiday baking {and a garnish giveaway!}
I don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving falling so late this year really threw me for a loop. This past week I’ve been resetting my mind toward the winter holidays, and now I’ve finally got my sights...
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Sugar Sparkled Gingersnaps
For me, gingersnaps have been something of an acquired taste. I vividly remember the first time I had one. It was on a long overnight shift during med school, after an already long couple of months...
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Cranberry Hazelnut Tartlets
Last year at about this time, I learned 1) just how easy it was to make sugared cranberries, 2) that they are essentially edible holiday decorations, and 3) they are addictively sweet-tart and I love...
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eat, drink and be merry – 2013
This year, hosting our annual holiday party was a bit more hectic than usual. The party itself was super fun, but the days leading up to it were stressful. I’m telling you, having less than four...
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Creamy Eggnog Cookie Bars
Alright, we made it through Thanksgiving and I am more than ready to transition into holiday fun! Around this time of year, it seems that everyone can place themselves in one of two categories: eggnog...
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Holiday Baking Gift Guide
For those of us who love to bake, the holiday season really can be the most wonderful time of the year. We cooks and bakers are well versed in expressing love through food, and this time of year there...
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Winter Marshmallow Trio: Chai, Peppermint and Espresso
It is entirely coincidental that both yesterday and today, I have shared trio recipes – three variations on a common theme. Now that I think about it, this is a thing that I do. Once I find a recipe I...
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Holiday Meal Inspiration: 5 Menus (+ Brunch Ideas)
Since I posted my suggestions for Thanksgiving menu planning last month, I have had several requests for a similar post for Christmas dinner ideas. I’m certainly happy to provide some inspiration, but...
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