Cruel Irony….

August 29, 2012 by · 14 Comments
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I’m being a cheater today. Or at least I thought I was until I realized…hey I created Way Back Wednesdays a while ago! Yay, I am only half cheating. :) And is it really cheating when I am on crutches and can’t stand up to bake? I think not. But truthfully I just couldn’t stand not to blog and well that doesn’t happen all that much lately. I guess that’s the sign of a good conference and the sign of getting to meet a lot of wonderful people over the weekend. People who gathered to talk about food, eat food, and do all things food with others that loved it. It reminded me why I blog in the first place. I love food. I love sharing my love of food. I love talking to others about food. And I love knowing I’m not alone in my love of food! I chose this cheesecake because number one I’ve been putting together an all things Fall pin board on Pinterest that highlights some of my favorite Fall recipes from this blog. And I ran across this beauty. It’s from back in the day … [Read more...]

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Pinning…

December 7, 2011 by · 19 Comments

So these were made last year so we aren’t really going that far back. But I thought I would feature them again as they are literally the number one source of traffic from Pinterest right now, with many people coming back and telling me how yummy they are. I recommend these cookies for cookie exchange big time. Not everyone likes gingerbread flavors, but those who do will thank you greatly for making these. I do have to say that I am in awe that this little cookie is the thing that currently people are coming to my site to see. I mean they are good, don’t get me wrong but of all the things on my site, I am thoroughly amused that this is what is getting the most traffic. :) For which I am extremely thankful for though. I have quite a few new readers to the blog thanks to Pinterest, not to mention a ton of ideas for myself! White Chocolate topped Gingerbread Cookies 3 cups flour 2 tsp. Ginger, Ground 1 tsp. Cinnamon, Ground 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg, Ground (I used … [Read more...]

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Way Back Wednesdays…start thinking cookie exchange

November 23, 2011 by · 10 Comments

While most of you are running around in a frenzy trying to get your meal ready for tomorrow I thought I would quickly highlight one of my favorite holiday (and non-holiday) cookies from the past for Way Back Wednesday. They are kind of like brownies in cookie form with Andes mints swirled into them at the top. Sooo good. While you are focused on Thanksgiving, many of you probably have a Cookie Exchange on the horizon… I have two! I highly recommend these. I would make them but I’ve already done them time and again…but then again they are always a hit. Why change what isn’t broken? :) Andes Chocolate Mint Cookies 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 large eggs 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda Andes mints candies, broken in half Heat oven to 350°F. Over low heat, combine butter, sugar and water. Heat until melted and add chocolate chips until partly … [Read more...]

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Just around the corner…Way Back Wednesday

November 16, 2011 by · 9 Comments

As much as I try and fight it I am in the Holiday mood already. Not sure why. Last year it took everything in me just to put the tree up let alone put out any other decorations. But this year I can’t seem to wait. I’ve already been sneaking in a little upbeat holiday music to my workout playlist. :) Though will admit that it’s a little too early to get your photo taken with Santa…but he was there at the mall already the other day! Don’t they know he doesn’t come until after the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (as a kid that’s how I knew Santa was on the job)? Now, I’m not quite as gung ho as some people. I have about a handful of friends who are already completely done with shopping this year. Maybe it’s the foodie in me but I haven’t thought about gifts, just cookies and foods I plan to make. I have two cookie exchanges to go to so far and I have a rep to protect. :D One cookie that is always a hit is this Peppermint Bark Shortbread that I made back in … [Read more...]

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