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Almond Biscotti: A Recipe from Grandma’s Archives
Recipes Dec 9, 2025
Almond Biscotti: A Recipe from Grandma’s Archives
Making biscotti is easier than you thought. They are crunchy lightly spiced delights that meet all my criteria for a…
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Simple (Yet Show-stopping!) Cake Decorating Ideas
Techniques Mar 1, 2025
Simple (Yet Show-stopping!) Cake Decorating Ideas
Does the idea of decorating a cake intimidate you? Yeah, it used to for me, too! You don’t need to…
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4 Baking Cookbooks to Gift Your Sweetie for Valentine’s Day
Book Reviews Jan 21, 2025
4 Baking Cookbooks to Gift Your Sweetie for Valentine’s Day
It’s time to get your brain back into gift mode because Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it.…
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10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Aspiring Bakers & Cooks
Lifestyle Dec 4, 2024
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Aspiring Bakers & Cooks
Maybe you’re having some trouble finding the perfect gift for your loved ones. If you have someone who likes to…
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Tea Time Tassies: A Pie-Inspired Holiday Cookie
Recipes Nov 20, 2023
Tea Time Tassies: A Pie-Inspired Holiday Cookie
These “mini pies” are called Tea Time Tassies, and at their core they are just a bite-sized pecan pie. You…
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Grandma Cookie: My Long Lost Christmas Cookie Recipe
Recipes Nov 8, 2023
Grandma Cookie: My Long Lost Christmas Cookie Recipe
On the surface, Grandma Cookies are simple & mild in flavor compared to many Christmas cookies. The round vanilla cookies…
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Gia Ciccone

Hello, I’m Gia!

Self-taught home baker, Italian-American food person, Seattle transplant. I share tools, techniques, cool ingredients & the occasional recipe.

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