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Dark Chocolate Almond Florentines – Lacey Cookies

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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

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Dark Chocolate Almond Lacey Cookies

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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

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Loving Lately

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We’ve had a lot of family in town for the holidays and that means hosting duties for me.  Rather than finding it to be a chore, I relish these moments.  I savor strolling up and down the aisles in the market, carefully crafting together dishes in the kitchen, and creating memories over a table filled..read more

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These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

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I’ve had it in my head to watch The Sound of Music very soon.  Maybe I’ll watch it with the Gabs.  She and I have had an amazing whirlwind week of fun and games.  I’d always wanted a boy, but she’s making me want to change my mind! Eggs Benedict.  With a rich and runny..read more

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