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If you’ve never had a lace cookie {or Florentines} you’re in for a real treat. They’re paper thin and light as air, melting in your mouth at first bite, possessing soft toffee-like flavors. Its classic pairings are with citrus and chocolate, but you can certainly veer off a bit and include a variety of nuts,..read more
The comical bit is that me and my college roomie used to say this to each other when we were at a party that we found to be dull. We would either whisper it in each others ear as we walked past or we’d mouth it to each other across the room and on to..read more
This past week has been hectic (to say the least). Baby brother finally came in from Rotterdam, and I helped my other baby brother move into his new house off campus which led us back home at 5 am, I had several appointments/meetings to fulfill, got a much needed oil change, played and baked (a ton!)..read more
There’s been a ton of thunderstorms lately. There’s been a ray of sunshine through it all and she goes by the name of Gab’s. Our silly edamame ‘staches. Squid salad Chefs choice sashimi Yellow Tail, Tuna, and Salmon Roll Chocolate Cake Batter Fro-Yo–YUM! Gab’s heart-man doodle …& we finished off the weekend sweet with rolo..read more
Butter is my baby. It lends itself so well to so many things. So giving, so considerate, so kind…so yummy! Now, if only I could meet a man like this! Butter makes everything better, no? I’ve been known to hoard several boxes of butter “just because.” Who knows when the mood will strike and I’ll..read more
(being my Dad) essentially gave way to: The Squishy Monster. I swear, if he could’ve figured out a way to survive solely on a diet based on Dr. Pepper, Fig Newtons, and Oreos, it would’ve been done! He’s the worst when it comes to Junk Food. “Hey, at least he’s getting some Figgy goodness with..read more
This is what I made for the Fam tonight: Spicy Pink Argentinian Shrimp, Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic Chips, and Steamed Rice. For Dessert, we had Tea & Cookies!! PG Tips & Soft & Tender Ginger Cookies
Don’t tell anyone, but as often (and as much) as I bake, a good, soft, gooey, melty, warm chocolate chip cookie still gets me weak in the knees. Chocolate Chip Cookies