Author: gia
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A Classic Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
This oatmeal cookie recipe was just collecting dust in an old box. I’ve taken it out, dusted it off, and gave it the refresh it deserved.
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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 good coffee cookie, and these almond biscotti from my grandmother’s recipes are a perfect wintertime treat.
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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 be a star baker or artist to make a cake that will impress! Here are a few ideas for simple cake decorating and some tips and tricks I learned along…
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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. If your Valentine – or Palentine or Galentine! – has an interest in baking, here are four baking cookbooks that would make a sweet gift.
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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 cook or bake in your life, here are ten gift options at varying price points to give you some ideas for this holiday season!
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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 have all the elements of a pecan pie that you can easily pop into your mouth – no long bake times or slicing required!
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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 are pillowy soft in the middle, topped with sprinkles, & not cloyingly sweet. You could eat a bunch without really thinking about it, especially with a cup of coffee.
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Kitchen Renovation: What I Wish I Knew Before We Started
After over two years of being in our home, we were itching to build a kitchen that would work best for the both of us. Our original kitchen made both working and entertaining in the space really challenging and unpleasant. Now that I’ve been through a full renovation, I’m sharing…
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Four Simple Syrup Recipes for Your Morning Coffee
I find store-bought syrups to be terribly sweet, so I started making my own. After some trial and error, I’m sharing my base simple syrup recipe along with three of my favorite flavor variations – brown sugar, vanilla bean, and pumpkin spice!
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What I’m Making from My Garden Harvest
It’s certainly been an interesting year in my garden. I’ll share with you some of the fruits, vegetables, & herbs I’ve planted in my Pacific Northwest garden, and a few recipes I’ve either tried (or plan to try!) with my harvest.
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Book Review: ‘Pieometry’ by Lauren Ko
In 2020, Lauren Ko released Pieometry: Modern Tart Art and Pie Design for the Eye and the Palate, which was a collection of just some of her geometric, aesthetically pleasing and flavorful pies and tarts she’s created. Her recipes are easy to read and follow, with lots of clear photos…
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A Holiday Treat: My Mom’s Crab Sauce
I am feeling nostalgic this holiday, and after years of putting it off, I’m finally making my mom’s sweet, delicious blue crab sauce for Christmas Eve. Originally from a newspaper clipping from years ago, my family adapted the recipe and it’s been filling tummies and bowls ever since.